Sermon on 10/19/25 by Pastor Nicolas Ellen

Is your soul noisy, burdened by guilt, anxiety, or the constant need to control? This powerful sermon delves into Matthew 11:28-30 to diagnose the causes of a "noisy soul" and reveal Jesus's two-part, proven prescription for lasting rest and peace.

We'll unpack:

• The Diagnosis: Why a noisy soul is caused by trying to control what only God controls and reducing life to "What's in it for me?" (WI FM).
• The Two Rests: The difference between Rest Given (Peace with God, or Justification) and Rest Gained (Peace of God, or Sanctification).
• The Prescription (The Yoke): Jesus commands us to learn two things: Gentleness (willing submission to God's will) and Humility (getting over ourselves and promoting Jesus).
• The Promise: Why Jesus's yoke is easy and His burden is light—because you carry it not by your strength, but by the power of the Holy Spirit within you.
• The Formula for Peace: How Proper Prayer + Proper Mindset + Proper Practice equals tranquility, regardless of external circumstances.

If you are weary and heavy laden and seeking relief from the burdens of life, this message offers the true path to quiet your soul in Christ.

Keywords: Matthew 11:28-30, noisy soul, soul noise, weary, heavy laden, spiritual rest, peace of God, peace with God, justification, sanctification, salvation, disciplehip, gentleness, humility, self-control, anxiety, guilt, yoke is easy, burden is light, Christian living, sermon.

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