Sermons on Bearing:

The Immensity Of God’s Resources

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2017

The raising of Christ from the dead was an awesome display of “power.” The "power" which He (God) exerted on that occasion was as great as that which He brought to bear during the six days of creation.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Word Study: Team

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is inviting us to be part of His Team: Team JESUS. His team will offer wholesome teamwork and His burdern is light and easy to bear.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a team? Yes, JESUS and I are a team. JESUS is my Team Leader. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is inviting us to be part of His Team: Team JESUS. His team will offer wholesome teamwork and His burdern is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blights To Be Reckoned With Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 3, 2016

Our personal struggles and weaknesses have great bearing upon our relationships. We all have blights that plague us, and today we are going to look at three of them.

Blights to Be Reckoned With (Ecclesiastes 11:4, 9:18, 9:11b) 1. UPI recently ran an article about a man and his trash: “NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A man has promised to wear a clear plastic suit containing every piece of garbage he produces for 30 days. A film crew will follow Rob ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three That Beareth Record In Heaven

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 19, 2017

To establish there are three that bear record in heaven; the Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit regarding the truth. It is the Spirit's witness that has granted unto us the "message of salvation, and the hope of eternal life."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Father Beareth Record in Heaven 2. The Word Beareth Record in Heaven 3. The Holy Ghost Beareth Record in Heaven Remarks. 1. John the Apostle writes: “And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look At Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 1, 2021

Jesus' feet bear the scars of love for humanity. Jesus' feet bring forgiveness and perfect peace. Jesus' feet also bring out acts of love.

LOOK AT JESUS’ FEET (Outline) August 15, 2021 - Pentecost 12 - LUKE 7:36-50 INTRO.: Today we want to take a close look at Jesus’ feet. We do not think about our feet that often. Usually only when we stub our toe. Or hurt an ankle. Then we realize the importance of our feet. Feet in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man In The Middle

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021

Jesus was sentenced to death and later would bear His cross and and make the long walk to Golgotha and there be crucified with two other criminals who were beside Jesus and the Lord was in the middle.

John 19:13-18-When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your ...read more

Scripture: John 19:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Fig Tree PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God’s mercy invites us to repent, bear fruit through grace, and live ready for Christ’s return, trusting the Gardener’s patient, transforming work in us.

Some mornings feel like a fresh page. The coffee is warm, the sky is kind, and the world seems willing to be gentle with you. Other mornings arrive like headlines—hard, heavy, and hurried—reminding us how fragile life can be. Jesus once stood with people who had fresh headlines on their hearts: a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Mark 13:28-33

Topics: Repentance, Perishing

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 30, 2019

The subtitle to this message is "The Proof is in the Fruit." This message deals with the kind of fruit that we are bearing as Christians. It talks about producing and maintaining for the kingdom. "We know them by their fruit..."

MATTHEW 7:15-20 • We are encouraged by God to be discerning. Here is a good start on learning to discern. • It matters who you are connected too. Anointing’s travel… (There are Godly and ungodly anointing”s) I. FRUIT NEEDS A SEED A. Apples don’t come from grape seeds… 1. Unholy people do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 4:1-9, Romans 10:11-15, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 19 – Bear The Yoke In Youth And If Need Be, Bow Down In Acceptance And Submission. There Is Always Hope - Chapter 3:27-29 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2025

What does it mean to bear the yoke in your youth? Patience in silence with no grumbling is what pleases God. What is it to have the mouth in the dust and we look at the expressions about bowing the knee to Jesus Christ.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 19 – BEAR THE YOKE IN YOUTH AND IF NEED BE, BOW DOWN IN ACCEPTANCE AND SUBMISSION. THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE - CHAPTER 3:27-29 In the last two messages we wrapped our thoughts around some of the loveliest verses in the bible that spoke about the kindness and compassion ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:27, Lamentations 3:28, Galatians 6:5, 1 John 1:9-10, Lamentations 3:29, 1 Samuel 2:7, 1 Samuel 2:8, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6, Isaiah 49:22-23, Isaiah 66:19-21, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 14:11, Isaiah 45:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 20 – Bearing Persecution But The Lord Provides Mercy And Compassion - Chapter 3:30-32 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2025

We are going to look at reproach and then at the rejection of Israel before restoration. Compassion is of God and even in rejection the Lord is compassionate. The LORD has caused the nation grief but His compassion will bring them through.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 20 – BEARING PERSECUTION BUT THE LORD PROVIDES MERCY AND COMPASSION - CHAPTER 3:30-32 PART [28]. HUMILITY MEANS SUBMISSION IN GOD’S WILL {{Lamentations 3:30 “Let him give his cheek to the smiter. Let him be filled with reproach.”}} This verse ends the 5-verse ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:30, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 10:32-33, Hebrews 11:26, John 16:33, Mark 8:38, Lamentations 3:31, Jeremiah 32:40-42, Romans 11:25-29, Lamentations 3:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002

This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity - Belief Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 30, 2006

How do you react when pressue comes to bear? Daniel gives us "life lessons" on how to deal with integrity with the trials that will come our way. The first in a series on integrity.

Daniel 1:1-1:21 5-21-2006 Integrity - Belief Under Pressure Daniel 1:1-21 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones The next four weeks we will be looking at the topic of integrity as found in the book of Daniel. Webster’s defines integrity as, "1.firm adherence to a code of especially moral ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 31, 2009

Violation of the law of God in thought, word, and deed shows the sinfulness of the human heart. Sin is a contradiction to the holiness of God, whose image mankind bears. This depraved condition is called “original sin

PSALMS 51:1-12 REPENTANCE 1-31-09 Today I want to talk for a little while on the thought 0f “repentance”, we don’t hear very much about “repentance” these days, some people seem to have the idea that “repentance” is not for this day and time because we’re saved by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making An Impact For God Sermon I: The Courage Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the committed by the uncommitted, mature Christians must dare to be like Daniel whose courage of conviction became his personal testimony for the Lord.

MAKING AN IMPACT FOR GOD: THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION As my elder brother passed through death into life everlasting life, a hospital chaplain spoke of the process as a “tug of war” between Creator God and Medical Science. My brother, like many of us, had made the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21