Sermons on Carrying A Heavy Load:

State Of Affairs

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

in the test we will see four truths about carrying a rebuilder's burden

A. Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of the Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I. The year is 445 BC, the 20th year of his reign. Politically they were looking for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Baptism!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 9, 2011

It is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that gives us the power to carry out His will in our lives.

Text: Acts 19: 1-7 (King James Version) “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name Of The Game Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 17, 2022

The blessings of God will not carry you to where the grace of God cannot keep or sustain you.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 021 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah PRELATE: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International (OPCI) OPENING PASSAGE: Hebrews 13:5, NIV: "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, 'Never will I leave ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:10, Ecclesiastes 10:19

Denomination: Charismatic

What's In Your Heart?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Aug 4, 2018

People can be heartbreakers, coldhearted, stonehearted, give you heartburn, be halfhearted, and even greenhearted, but we need sweethearted and kindhearted individuals in our life at all times.

Some might say, living a Christian life sounds hard. They believe that they couldn’t possibly make it as a Christian. Well, it is hard sometimes. I can’t say that it’s all Halle Lujah and Amen being a Christian. It’s hard work; it’s a struggle, and at times, it just breaks your heart. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Philippians 4:4-9 - How To Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2024

The Apostle Paul directs us to rejoice in the Lord always, but some days rejoicing is easier said than done. In this message we examine the framework to keep rejoicing regardless of your personal circumstances.

The Apostle Paul, a little background—he's in prison. At some point, he realizes he's probably going to be put to death. When you read his resume of catastrophe, it's pretty impressive: shipwrecks, bitten by a snake, whipped, beaten, left for dead, threatened constantly. And yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Ashamed To Bear His Name - 1 Peter 4:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2026

There was a time when calling yourself a Christian carried social respectability. Today, it carries suspicion, mockery, or quiet marginalisation. In universities, in offices, online spaces, and sometimes even within families, the name of Christ can bring misunderstanding or rejection.

Not Ashamed to Bear His Name - 1 Peter 4:16 (NLT) Introduction: The Cost and the Crown There was a time in our nation when calling yourself a Christian carried social respectability. Today, in many settings, it carries suspicion, mockery, or quiet marginalisation. In universities, in offices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16, John 15:18-20, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Acts 5:41, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Unto Me

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2017

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, 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.

Introduction: A major problem in our nation today, and not a day goes by without it being mentioned in the news media, is corruption. All attempts to end it have proved unsuccessful as many people see nothing wrong with it. The reason is that they are always hearing that lying and cheating pays. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-49, Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teamwork Required To Build God's House Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 15, 2003

We will look at God’s commandments and the teamwork required to complete it and carry on the ongoing worship in the temple and the temple to come.

Teamwork Required to Build God’s House Teamwork to build structure Teamwork to build our inner witness Teamwork to build our outer witness DBF Sunday Sermon, 2/16/03 In my bi-Vocational occupation I am required to work in the Legal Justice System of the State of Alaska. This in no way can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:15-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise, The Prudent, And The Babies

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 3, 2005

Life in the Kingdom is not an intellectual meritocracy. Rather, it is a respite for those who labor and are heavy laden in their spiritual ignorance. In one prayer of thanksgiving, Jesus condemns the "wise and prudent," and He welcomes the babes into Hi

The Wise, the Prudent, and the Babies Matthew 11:20-30 When I first began attending Dallas Seminary, I noticed something happening among many of my fellow students. Two, things, actually. On one hand, the academic atmosphere of the place seemed to make some students bloom into these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope Thou In God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008

Sometimes, as a result of heavy and burdensome trials, a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair may set in upon the child of God. This is not uncommon and should not be viewed as such. This sermon shows how to have hope in Christ.

Hope Thou In God Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 [Living Bible] As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. [2] I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? [3] Day and night I weep for his help, and all the while my enemies taunt me. "Where is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

City Of Ramses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

The Slavery city, it has extracted their energy, strength and retuned to them nothing but bitterness and heaviness. Where do you live today? In Ramses of money minting work or earning to live a decent life?

Exodus 12, Numbers 33:50 – The city of Rameses Introduction: Exodus ((exodos from ex = out + hodos = way) is literally "the road out" or "the way out"! A way out of Egypt, out of bondage, out of death, and out of human iniquity. Exodus chapters 12 and 13 constitute a single ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Have A Blessed Life Sermon Iii: Blessed By A Meditation Prescription For The Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. All of our spiritual and most of our sociological problems can be remedied by heavy doses of meditation.

BLESSED BY A MEDITATION PRESCRIPTION FOR THE HEART Many if of us older adults take medication to prevent or treat heart trouble. Because of all the medicines on the market today, we tend to live longer than did our ancestors, and we have learned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Good Friday: "the Weight And Worth Of The Cross" Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Today, we stand at the foot of the cross. The air is heavy. The sky has darkened. The Son of God hangs in agony. This was not an accident or a tragedy. This was a divine transaction. The crushing of Jesus was the plan of the Father, for the salvation of the world.

Holy Week Series 2025 Pt.1 Palm Sunday: “The King Who Chose the Cross” Text: Luke 19:28–44; Isaiah 53:10–12; John 12:23–33 Pt. 2 Part 2 – Good Friday: "The Weight and Worth of the Cross” Text: Isaiah 53:10–12; John 19:28–30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Psalm 34:8 Part 3 – Resurrection Sunday: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, John 19:28-30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 9, 2015

Worry is dangerous. Worry can weaken your spirit, soul and body. John 10:10 tells us that the devil is out to destroy; this is his mission in life. Worry is a perfect tool for him to carry out this mission.

Text: Luke 10:38-41 It is natural or part of human nature to be concerned about unpleasant situations in our lives, family, church and nation. For example, in 1 Samuel 10:2, the Bible tells us that when the donkeys of Kish the father of Saul, were missing and he sent Saul to go and look for them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-48, John 11:17-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do I Bear The Marks?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible