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Sermon Series: Better: The Better Rest - March 8, 2026

Pastor Mike invites you to a sermon on Hebrews 4 that contrasts trying to earn God’s favor (the stairs) with simply trusting God’s gift of rest (the elevator). Using a hotel elevator illustration, the message explains God’s promise of sabbath rest, warns against unbelief and stopping short like the Israelites, and gives three practical steps: listen, believe, and obey. The episode closes with a clear call to accept Christ, receive God’s rest, and enter into a life shaped by faith, not striving. The Better Rest Hebrews 4:1-11 (NLT) Main Idea: God's promise of rest is a live and vibrant invitation for present-day believers to actively partner with God and enjoy His peace. Introduction: Stairs or Elevator? 1. The Promise of a Generous God – REST! (vv. 1–3a) 2. Don’t be the people who stop short (vv. 3b–5) 3. Trust God and step in (vv. 6–11) 4. How to enter God’s rest • Listen – “Today, if you will hear His voice…” • Believe – The message must be mixed with faith. • Strive and Thrive – “Let us do our best to enter that place of rest.” Conclusion: God is inviting you into a partnership or rest 'Today'. Will you join Him and trade the exhausting battle of self-improvement for the deep peace of fulfilling His purpose? Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect With Pastor Mike Curry. Audio Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gsfe3-...