Sermons on Burden Bearing:

Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

What does "take up your cross" mean and what does it not mean? (Material from: http://www.firstbaptistbuda.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/FBC-Buda-Bible-Study-3.7.12.Cross-Bearing.Dangerous-Followship-3.pdf; and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is)

HoHum: Sing these verses: Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear, Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, for there’s a crown for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Lifts Heavy Burdens Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

The God we serve is not passive when His children suffer. He acts decisively to lift burdens and destroy yokes. When we learn to cast our cares on Him, we experience peace and liberty.

THE GOD WHO LIFTS HEAVY BURDENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Supporting Texts: Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 10:27, Exodus 6:6, Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Many people today are carrying burdens that are too heavy for them — burdens of sin, fear, financial distress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome For The Burdened

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the homily for a man who was part of our congregation but did not make a clear confession of faith, though he showed positive signs of change and faith after being with us for about 10 years.

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome for the Burdened 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.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 8, 2021

This sermon provokes us into thinking about how we bear our cross, and whether we live in the world or not of it, drawing on some of St Pauls teachings to the early churches

In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. There is a story told of a man who was struggling to carry his cross, he complained and moaned at anyone that he came in contact with. Eventually the Lord heard his complaints and paid him a visit. My son, I have heard your pain, and I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

A Christian Is... A Fruit Bearer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

What kind of fruit lasts? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 13, pgs. 183- 194)

HoHum: What would we think if we planted a fruit tree but it never bore any fruit? At best we would be disappointed. At worst we would probably be thinking, “Now where is that axe?!” Fruit trees are supposed to bear fruit, and those that don’t fail to fulfill their intended ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carry Your Load

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 13, 2006

Any other burden that you are bearing apart from the one that Jesus says is light is not from Him.

As you settle down to read this message, I would like you to put on your warfare armour and get ready to do some fighting today. The world is becoming a dangerous place. In fact, according to the Scriptures, the world is running mad and there is no gentle way of arresting a mad man. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:8, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Cup

Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2005

Are we willing to bear the same burdens that Jesus bore? I want to be a bearer of the Lord’s cup!

THE LORD’S CUP By Pastor Jim May Matthew 26:36-46, "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is This Happening To Me?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2024

Mary was bearing a great burden, or was it? Elizabeth wondered why all these good things is happening to her.

Why is this Happening to me? Luke 1:39-55 1. Mary has to leave her home town39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the country, • Mary leaves town maybe her parents ask her to leave, maybe Joseph is upset with her, maybe she leaves because she is pregnant without a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Methodist

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 29, 2016

We need to take a closer look at what other things the Lord have asked of us concerning loving our neighborders and bearing others burdens.

Love Your Neighbor Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. The law of Christ-Things the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bear Fruit (Part 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

As one abides in Christ, only then can he or she bear fruit that will last. Like the vine in John 15, it is only as we stay connected to Christ that Christ will bring about fruit in us and through us for His glory.

As we look at John 15, we must remember the context. Jesus was talking with His disciples. It was the end of the Last Supper, right before they walked to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus would be arrested. Jesus had just told them that one of them would betray Him. He had talked of how He was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Words Of Wisdom

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008

Jesus’ words about servanthood are a call for the church to offer freedom to those that are suffering with ’Heavy burdens, hard to bear’

Matthew 23:1-12 ‘Words of Wisdom’ 1. In my study I have a pin-board on the wall, with notes of things I need to do (and should have done!) and with schedules for meetings, preaching rotas, lists of lectionary readings – and most importantly (amongst all the day-to-day things) my ‘Words of Wisdom’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 24, 2018

Unity we hear about, we talk about it, but without it we will never achieve by ourselves what can be achieved through it. It takes unity to possess our inheritance. This sermon looks at important principles in possessing our promises.

THE POWER OF UNITY Joshua 1:12-16 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh Joshua spoke, saying,” Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, ‘The LORD your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.’ “Your wives, your little ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-8, Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Frees Us From All Burdens

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 23, 2005

“Come to me, all 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 lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Theme: Jesus frees us from all burdens Text: Zech. 9:9-10; Rom. 8:9-14; Matt. 11:25-30 Human reasoning and understanding cannot understand the truth that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. They cannot discern who Jesus is or what the Kingdom is unless God reveals it to them and God has been doing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed