Sermons on Bearers Of Burdens:

Preparing The Soil

Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001

As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Reaction Of Two Cities To The Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

Different reactions to Jesus’ ministry

REACTION OF TWO CITIES TO THE MINISTRY OF JESUS Luke 4:14-44 Introduction: JESUS’ Judean Ministry (Between v. 13 & v. 14; John 1-4) A. Calls His first disciples (John 1: 35-51) B. Performs His first miracle (John 2: 1-11) C. First cleanses the Temple (John 2: 12-25) D. Meets Nicodemus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome Home

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

God is waiting to welcome every prodigal home

Welcome Home Luke 15.11-32 October 5, 1997 - Friend Day Morning Service Introduction I. The Restoration of the Pulpit Furniture: The furniture from the old church, symbols of the history of the church and people, they were put into the prayer room, they were painted yellow, recently the church had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Revival

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

The church needs a revival and here’s a couple of things we need to do to receive it from the hands of God.

PSALM 85:5-7 “REVIVAL” A) I’m talking about a revival that brings real joy, not just excitement! * There is a vast difference between joy and excitement ....... * Joy = Cheerfulness; Calm delight ... Excitement (not even found in the Bible) = To stir up the emotions of: ROUSE; to increase ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Atonement Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 8 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; Examining three great pictures from the Day of Atonement

The Day of Atonement Leviticus 16 – Lesson 8 I. Introduction A. Atonement 1. Definition a) From the Hebrew word, kapar. b) Literal meaning is to cover. c) Hebrew meaning is to ransom and to remove with a price. d) Used 16 times in Leviticus 16. 2. Demanded a) God’s holiness demands action against ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Broken Places

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 17, 2006

The marriage is over, the job is lost, the investments are spent, the pregnancy has been terminated; we know that this is not what God wants for us; but, what has happened cannot be undone. - Now what?

19, February 2006 Dakota Community Church In Broken Places Introduction: Life does not always turn out as we plan it. Many things can go wrong and we can find ourselves in a place that is far from what we originally felt was the will of God for us. - The plan that Jake and Chris and I had for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Healing Of The Blind Beggar

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 26, 2006

This is a message that shows how a blind person spiritually can see.

THE HEALING OF THE BLIND BEGGAR Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: A pitiful person, named Bartimaeus is sitting by the highway begging. His blindness is a pity, and his having to beg is a greater pity. Yet, through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #2 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

Lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham

Abraham, a man Challenged (ii) A man of Faith, a man of Promise. Reading: Genesis12:1ff Abraham, this great figure of the scriptures who is seen as the father of the nation of Israel, and in the broader context, of those who are of the household of faith. He is a man who was willing to shun the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only Jesus!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 18, 2008

There are not many doors that lead to heaven; not many paths that lead to God. There is only one door and only one way to the Father.

ONLY JESUS! “Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them.” Hebrews 7:25 (Amplified Version) When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Baptist

Mr. Perfect

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 19, 2014

And there is something bad about living with someone who is perfect, who never makes a mistake, it wears on you, and your relationship and your life.

I want to tell you a story that might help you or someone you know, who may be in the same situation. There was a lady one time who wanted to get married, she had been dreaming about, thinking about, planning for it, she could wait for that day to arrive. Well, one day she had went to a social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Need For Limits And Boundries Series

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 18, 2013

Youth need many things in their life they are just not getting, one of those things is limits and boundaries.

The Hungry Games – Part 1 – Dr. Travis Shipley Worship Time - Banana Minion Song -Youtube BANANA put back- Cut up a banana into 10 pieces, get four groups of two people, give them toothpicks and scotch tape and give them 3-4 mins to fix the banana the way it was. Banana blind- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

God’s word is not only salvation for us but a road map for our lives. But with any map you have to know where your are and where you are going for the map to work. In this life do you know where you are and where you are going?

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” I have received numerous e mails ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-14

How To Develop A Strong Prayer Habit

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

How to develop a strong Prayer Habit is a teaching on making prayer a priority in our lives.

How to develop a strong Prayer Habit There seems to be two kinds of Christians when it comes to prayer. 1st. Those who love list and formula's to prayer. I am finding out that we don't need more heavy loads but we need to bring our loads to Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Over Load

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

This Sermon is for labor day weekend .

Over Load Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 11:28-29 (King James Version) 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Psalm Of The Sowing Saint

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT

Psalm 126:1-6 THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT I. v. 1-3 THERE IS A WORD OF PRAISE A. They Speak Of Their Deliverance – v. 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Holiness