Sermons on Carry A Burden:

Lessons From Nehemiah

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2000

A look at what we can learn for today from Nehemiah chapter 3

Nehemiah 3. Beginning to build. Last week and the week before I mentioned how God has an incredible plan for each of our lives. One of the really great things of having the bible is that you can look through the window at actual lives lived out before God. You can see peoples highs and you can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 20, 2010

We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God.

Living on Purpose Acts 28:1-31 Intro: Video clip of Acts 28 & Paul’s life. [44:45] Prop: Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God. Interrogative: How does this happen? How can we stay in alignment with God’s purposes? TS: This closing chapter of Acts leaves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called Out Of Darkness

Contributed by James May on Aug 23, 2009

Bartimaeus was brought out of darkness because of his faith. Let’s have faith in Jesus.

Called out of Darkness By Pastor Jim May Jesus and the disciples stepped out onto the dusty roads of Judea and began to walk toward Jerusalem. The time that they had spent beyond the Jordan river had been eventful and Jesus had taught some great lessons to the Jews that lived in that area. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practical Christian Living

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. Each of us must strive to don the new characteristics and virtues of the practical Christian life daily.

Practical Christian Living Colossians 3:12-25 The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. The evidences of the genuineness of a person’s conversion and the reality of that person’s faith should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25, Romans 12:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 4, 2014

Sometimes it may seem as if God doesn't care. The storms come and we wonder where he is. We are overwhelmed with life's duties and wonder where our help is. A loved one dies unexpectedly and we wonder why God didn't stop it. Does God really care? Yes!

GOD CARES INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt alone or abandoned? Felt like no one cared? “In December 2000 a German woman living in the city of Marburg, died while at home in her flat. Ten months later her landlord forced open the door to the flat, concerned that she hadn’t paid rent for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinners Welcome

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Sep 22, 2016

Whether we know it or not, we are all lost. Jesus comes seeking us, calling us to repentance, and He welcomes sinners to His feast of victory.

There’s a story I read about a pastor who was called to see a young man, John, dying of a terrible disease. The young man was once a member of this pastor’s congregation. He had received all of the good Christian education and training, growing up; he was baptized and confirmed—the typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do If Salvation Stops Saving (Updated)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 6, 2025

Many can mark the day of their salvation. At some point they saw the need to ask for help from above and Jesus Yeshua heard their prayer and sent the gift of the Holy Spirit. However life doesn’t always provide us safe passage and a worldly or even religious mindset can interrupt a sure salvation.

The Contract Welcome Mr. Ross. How can my legal office be of service to you? I have signed my name to a contract and would like to be released from it. What is the contract pertaining too? Well…ah…it’s my salvation contract. Your salvation contract? That’s very interesting; do you have the document ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: *other

Eyes Forward- Walking With God In 2026

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 7, 2026

A quick reminder of the important things to help believers navigate the new year

Eyes Forward: Walking with God into 2026 CCCAG January 4th, 2026 ________________________________________ Introduction: Last week we talked about looking back at 2025 and the lessons we learn when we take time to examine our heart and our actions. However, we can overdo that and freeze in place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You're Facing A Difficult Decision Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

7 principles for sound decision-making drawn from the life of Moses

The Prince of Egypt: When You’re Facing a Difficult Decision Text: Numbers 11, Exodus 18 It was the hardest decision of my life. Robin and I had served for twelve years as officers—ministers— in The Salvation Army, and for not quite a year we had been pastoring a Salvation Army church in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-30, Exodus 18:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Mercy For The Hopeless

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 7, 2021

Do you want to get well? Do you want to be made whole? Then are you desiring Christ? Are you seeking the Lord, and putting your hope in him alone?

In the book of Proverbs we read this wisdom, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (13:12). Like so much of Proverbs, these words capture well the experience of our lives. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” Someone who prays and prays for the healing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-23, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Immanuel

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

God no longer comes near through a burning bush, tabernacle, prophet, or vision. He has come near through Jesus, who is God in the flesh, in order to reconcile us to him so that we can serve him and also carry the message of reconciliation to others.

Have you every heard of Heavenly beans? Little Carried thought that this time of year was for heavenly beans because people sing about it everywhere. The song, Silent Night, that ends with the line, "sleep in heavenly beans." Was her favorite song. Carrie’s brother corrected her. He said, "do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Sampson: Sidelined By Sin" Pt 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 28, 2004

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way! Sin is the same way. When it sidelines us we discover how it breaks our fellowship with God. We see this in the life of Sampson. Let’s study it together!

Introduction "Out of bounds" That’s what every referee says when your foot crossses the little unforbidden white line. The sad thing is, when this occurs, not only are we, the player out of bounds but the whole team, the coach and the fans are too! Often times, others are penalized because of our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Please With You

Contributed by Joseph Shubert on Oct 21, 2006

Have you ever felt like God was just a little bit upset with you about something? In our world it is very common for people to be walking around carrying guilt, even for the Christian. As a matter of fact, I believe most Christians, most of the time, carr

Approach: I like to start off with something funny A man goes to Africa on a safari. While there, he comes upon an elephant, in great pain, with a giant thorn in its foot. The man very carefully approaches the elephant, and gingerly removes the thorn from its foot. The elephant begins to walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Lost And Confused Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 12, 2006

Confusion sometimes stalks us. Comfort comes from Psalm 55. "Even while thousands are lined up against me, God hears it all...Pile your trouble on God’s shoulders, he’ll carry your load" (55:18,22).

Lost and Confused Psalm 55:1-14 (12-13) June 11, 2006 This is the second in a series of sermons about being lost. I would invite you this morning to remember a time when you were lost. I know you pretty well, and I don’t think that any of you have ever been lost on a desert island…at least no ...read more

Denomination: Methodist