Sermons on Bind Heavy Burdens:

You Are The Man

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005

David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.

"YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 23, 2008

As Christians we should be standing on the promises of God.

Christianity 101: Standing on the Promises Romans 8:28-39 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 18, 2008 I begin today with a confession: there is something wrong with my brain. It does not allow me to multi-task. I can only do one thing at a time. This is often a curse, but let me say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Easter is the day God’s people set aside to celebrate the resurrection of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. Someone has said, “Christmas is the Promise, and Easter is the Proof.” Many today have no idea at all what they are celebrating. For many it wil

Because He Lives Text: Revelation 1:4-18 (KJV) 4John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; 5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Got To Choose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 11, 2006

A sermon about self-denial, taking up the Cross and following Jesus.

Mark 8:31-38 “Got to Choose” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Each week my friend John LeGault from First United Methodist Church sends me his sermon and I send him mine, via the email. We read one another’s sermons, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Frustrated By God: What To Do When God Makes You Angry Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 5, 2007

When God frustrates us, He asks us to trust Him.

The book of Habakkuk is described as an “oracle.” “Oracle” literally means “burden.” A burden is something that has been lifted up and is being carried. It is used by several OT prophets to describe the message which God had laid upon their hearts. Habakkuk’s message was a heavy burden. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Convicted - Prison Break 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second of our "Prison Break" sermon series. We are focusing on the central character of King David, and stand with him as he finally admits his guilt to God.

2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13 26 When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. 27 After the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the LORD. 1 The LORD sent Nathan to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Runner Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of Work Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 11, 2011

When our work is done unto Christ it becomes worship. Our entire lives are worship so our lives should characterize God's glory with our excellence.

Intro: The world often disregards the church today. They do the same that Sanballat and Tobiah did here in Nehemiah they say if God loves you so much why are you such a mess. Our church answer is we are forgiven not perfect. The world often disregards us because we focus so much on what is wrong ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Destiny

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Sep 10, 2011

Saul thought he was just chasing donkeys. What he was about to discover was his real destiny.

I Samuel 9:2-6, 15-17, 20 [2] [Kish’s] son Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land. [3] One day Kish's donkeys strayed away, and he told Saul, ‘Take a servant with you, and go look for the donkeys.’ [4] So Saul took one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:2-20

Are You A World Conqueror?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 30, 2018

A lot of people dream about conquering the world, but how do we get there?

Are You a World Conqueror? I John 5:1-6 As an avid reader of history, I have read many accounts of would-be world conquerors. A small sample would include Darius the Great and the Persian Empire. But their dreams of world conquest ended at the Battle of Salamis. Alexander the Great conquered as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Your Freedom Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 3, 2020

God is merciful, compassionate and slow to anger. He is willing to set us free if we are willing to do what it takes to be free.

WHEN IT COMES TO FREEDOM, IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE BOSTON POST-BOY NEWSPAPER, IN 1774, BY AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS BLACK POET OF THAT DAY, MS. PHILLIS WHEATLY, THE FOLLOWING: “IN EVERY HUMAN BREAST, GOD HAS IMPLANTED A PRINCIPLE, WHICH WE CALL LOVE OF FREEDOM; IT IS IMPATIENT OF OPPRESSION AND PANTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:9-21, Matthew 11:28-29, Matthew 15:20, 2 Chronicles 20:15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord Give Me Strength, You Are My Strength

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 16, 2026

He is the everlasting arm. Lean on the Lord when can’t lean on anything and anyone else.

Text: Isaiah 33:2 (KJV) O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble. There are seasons when we don’t need God to give us more, but instead we need God to be our arm. Because when our arms are tired: When we have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Your Unsaved Family And Friends

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 26, 2005

WITH THE LORDS HELP I WANT TO GIVE SOME GUIDELINES FROM THE WORD OF GOD TO HELP US BE BETTER SOUL-WINNERS BY PRAYING BETTER.

ROMANS 10:1 (KJV.TEXT.) SAYS,, BRETHREN MY HEART"S DESIRE AND PRAYER TO GOD FOR ISREAL IS,THAT THEY MIGHT BE SAVED. INTRO. WE READ IN THIS VERSE HOW PAUL WAS BROKEN AND HOW PAUL WAS BURDENED OVER HIS KINSMEN HE HAD DESIRE TO SEE THEM SAVED, TO SEE THEM BORN AGAIN, BY GOD"S AMAZING GRACE. I ASK ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Where Is God When You Need God?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

There are many times in life when we feel alone and separated from God. The Scriptures, however, assure of of God’s constant presence and steadfast love.

Psalm 22:1-5, 19-26 “Where Is God When We Need God?” INTRODUCTION One of the qualities of God with which humankind has always struggled is God’s hiddenness. God has certainly revealed himself in the person of Jesus Christ. God’s love, forgiveness, and God’s desire to have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Calvary - The Battle Ground

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

A bloody cross marks the battlefield where the Greatest victory of all time was won.

Colossians 2:15. And having spoiled principalities and powers he made a shew of them openly triumphing over them in it. The cross, to the eye of reason, is the center of sorrow and the lowest depth of shame. The place where our Lord and Savior suffered and was mocked and numbered with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational