Sermons on Burden For Souls:

Vanity

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 10, 2014

The soul is the hallmark of man's existence. Therefore, effort must be geared towards things that will nourish and enrich the soul. Unfortunately, what we seek today are the things that glorify the flesh to the detriment of our soul.

"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36 The above passage of the scriptures makes us understand that the whole essence of man is centred on the soul. No wonder the book of Genesis told us that man became a living soul when God breathed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

Explores surrendering to God, embracing spiritual renewal, and finding satisfaction in Him.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a spiritual family, united in our love for the Lord. We are here to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to learn how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Unsatisfied Soul

The Cost Of Neglecting Spiritual Legacy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

The price of neglecting spiritual legacy is too high. Souls are lost, destinies derailed, and God's purposes delayed. We cannot afford to live casually and hope the next generation will "find their way."

THE COST OF NEGLECTING SPIRITUAL LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 2:7-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Kings 20:12-19, Proverbs 29:15, Hosea 4:6, Lamentations 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual legacy is not optional—it is vital for the survival and prosperity of future ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

A Five Part Series In Getting To Know God - We start with God already knows YOU

I am excited to start this journey with you on “Getting To Know God”. Some of you reading this have not made the decision to follow the Lord yet and some of you have been following Jesus for many years. Some of you made the decision to follow the Lord but somehow the worries of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Come To Jesus For The Rest You Need Most

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2023

A message about giving our burdens to Jesus and coming to Him in faith

Children love to play and run around. They are invigorating to watch and they add zest and vigour to life. They love to wake up, run and play. Our eldest grandson Stevie is full of energy and joy and curiosity and a great willingness to engage in anything his parents, Elia and Stephen, plan to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Becomes Overwhelming

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 5, 2023

When you cast all our cares upon Him, He will mend your broken heart, He will lift the heavy burden, He will restore the joy, He will give rest and peace that passeth all understanding. He will give us strength and the armor of God to fight another day

“When Life Becomes Overwhelming” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life can be wonderful, full of excitement, joy, and happiness when things are going well. But when circumstances change in an instant life can make you feel overwhelmed. When everyday life happens, we experience some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43

Denomination: Apostolic

Come To Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2020

When the burdens of life and living seem to great to bear, Jesus bids us to come to Him.

Come To Me Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: During WWII the US Marines captured the island of Saipan. The Japanese army ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below that cliff are rocks, water and the beach. It is a very steep drop-off. American ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The View Of The Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010

God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

“HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Know People As God Knows Them

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 5, 2022

We only see that which is temporal, but God sees that which is eternal, and he wants us too as well.

There are certain people we think we know all about. We recognize them by features, characteristics, conduct and we do know much about them but not all. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. If we're going to make this year a profitable one, we must know people as God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Souls With Your Name On Their Name Tags.

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 26, 2018

Beloved you are anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power, go out there and do good, heal the sick, liberate all who are oppressed by the devil and lead all lost souls to Jesus without fear of the enemy.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THERE ARE SOULS WITH YOUR NAME ON THEIR NAME TAGS. Acts 10:38 King James Version (KJV) 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020

When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

No Longer Slaves To Worry Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 3, 2019

God's people often live in slavery to problems in their lives even though they are believers. This series deals with how to be free from the bondage of these problems.

No Longer Slaves to Worry Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROPS: 2 small weights, 2 heavy weights and 2 strong laundry cloth bags, one inside the other to be strong enough to hold all four weights. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-8, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Our Duty, Winning Souls

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

We have a duty as Christians to win people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.

LUKE 17:7-10 “DOING OUR DUTY: WINNING PEOPLE TO JESUS” A) Last week I preached a message on “Jesus’ prayer request,” Remember? * It was out of Matt. 9:35-38 “...The harvest ... Pray ye therefore the Lord ... send forth ...” * “Harvest,” is the crop ... v.35-36 “He saw the multitudes, He was moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living Is A Team Effort

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

Bear one another’s burdens Bear his own load

Christian living is a team effort Can you recall a time in your life when you really needed some kind of help and someone was there to lend you a hand? Being a Christian requires that you put others before yourself. Christians are not hermits, we strive to enjoy the fellowship of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Easy Yoke And Light Burden Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 9

GOD’S EASY YOKE AND LIGHT BURDEN (NUMBERS 11:4-33) A lady from a church I had preached before once approached me and asked me to retell a story that I had supposedly told her congregation. I said, “What story?” She told me the gist of the story and I said, “I did not tell it.” The story was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible