Sermons on Burdensome:

A Man With A Withered Hand

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2013

The analysis of Jesus healing a man with a withered hand on a Sabbath will show us that works of mercy are appropriate on the Lord's Day.

Scripture Jesus was frequently criticized during his ministry. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day criticized him because he did not conform to their understanding of God’s law. Things got so bad that they eventually looked for ways to catch Jesus doing something contrary to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11, Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 28, 2007

The promise of light

The Light of Christmas Isaiah 9:1-5 Introduction Over 40 years ago, a church in Philadelphia witnessed one Sunday morning three boys being baptized and become members of the church. Unfortunately, in a matter of months the church had to disband and sell the property because the membership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Motley Crew, In Chains

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008

Tychicus, Onesimus, and Aristarchus chose to chain themselves to ministries of encouragement, inclusion, and support.

If you follow the rock music scene, I guess I should hurry to assure you that the sermon today is not about a heavy metal group, nor is it about some kind of kinky fetish. The theme, "A Motley Crew, In Chains" is evoked by the long list of names which Paul singles out as he finishes the Colossian ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Only Words Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 14, 2014

This sermon deals with our words showing our wisdom or lack of

Today, we are going to conclude our series on wisdom. I am going to conclude with wisdom of controlling our words. Because what we say can reflect on how wise we really are. Since we are down here in the South I thought I might give you some good Redneck Wisdom. If any of them speak to your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19-21

Denomination: Foursquare

I Love You Daddy

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Feb 2, 2023

Since we are made in His image according to Genesis 1:26, our Heavenly Father must love to hear us say “I love you Daddy”.

A couple of months back, I reminisced; when years ago, our oldest son Brig was 4 or 5 years old, and I took him with me to a neighborhood park where I was meeting some friends to play basketball. He was playing in the sand box next to the basketball court and walked over to the court and said “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

"We Are Beggars. This Is True.” (So What Kind Of Beggar Are You?)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

On February 18, 1546, at the age of 62, the noted German church reformer, Martin Luther, died. They discovered a piece of paper in his pocket which recorded Luther’s last written words.

On February 18, 1546, at the age of 62, the noted German church reformer, Martin Luther, died. They discovered a piece of paper in his pocket which recorded Luther’s last written words. The final sentence read: “Wir sind Bettler. Das ist wahr.” (“We are beggars. This is true.”) Do you know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Legacy Of King Solomon And King Abijah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Today we want to talk about King Abijah. Actually King Abijah has several names. He was also called Abia and Abijam.

I also want to talk about King Solomon, and I want to show you how their lives are tied together. All these names seem a little strange. Speaking of names reminds me about a pregnant woman. Illus: A pregnant woman from Washington, DC got into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians # 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A man had a friend who enlarged his business because his sales had increased to the point that a larger warehouse and sales office were needed.

Even though the move was a rather complicated and burdensome process, it was really a thing to be celebrated. For this reason, the man sent his friend some flowers on the day of his grand opening. The matter about the flowers, however, was poorly handled and the businessman received a bouquet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Obey Christ & Have Assurance On The Day Of Judgment

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Saskatchewan back country.

"As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Saskatchewan back country. As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 Peter 1:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Kind Of Spirit Do You Have

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 2, 2021

One of the greatest hindrances you will encounter in your Christian walk is that of the religious spirit. Religious spirits endeavor to interfere with the free flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives. They can be hard to discern simply because they are religious; they are pious, even hyper-spiritual.

What Kind of Spirit Do you Have? By Bishop Melvin Maughmer OPENING: - One of the greatest hindrances you will encounter in your Christian walk is that of the religious spirit. Religious spirits endeavor to interfere with the free flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives. They can be hard to discern ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Were They Angry?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021

Looks at why the religious leaders were angry when the healed man carried his bed roof on the Sabbath.

John 5 (2) Why Were They Angry? John 5:1-16 Why were the religious folks angry? This man had been paralyzed for 38 years. Jesus healed the man, and the religious folks were angry. Can you imagine what would happen these days. The newspapers might not give Christianity credit. They might not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Great Burden Carrier

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 25, 2021

God is our great burden carrier! Let me share with you 5 ways God does this – 5 ways He is our great burden carrier.

One of the great contrasts between Christianity & other religions is that in Christianity God is the great burden carrier for His followers - where in other religions it is the followers who seem to carry the burden of their gods. The prophet Isaiah brings this out in the 46th chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2, Psalm 68:19, Isaiah 46:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Fight Plan For Finding Hope When Your Heart Is Heavy

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 42 & 43

Hoping to help his church save some money…Pastor Jones decided to paint the church exterior himself. The funds were low and all he had on hand was one bucket of paint. So…he collected as many empty buckets as he could find and gathered them close to the water spicket on the side of the church ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God