Sermons on Carrying Burdens:

God Is Not Like One Of Us! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 9, 2012

God is not like one of us in many ways.

GOD IS NOT! Every dysfunction begins with a distortion about who God is. That’s why, in addition to knowing who he is, it’s important to understand who he isn’t. Most believers realize that God is holy, sovereign, righteous, pure, majestic, powerful, sufficient, wonderful, and a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Al5 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

Every believer is uniquely gifted and essential to the church; God values and uses each person’s contribution to build up the body of Christ.

If you’ve ever felt like the spare part in a drawer full of useful tools, this word is for you. If you’ve wondered, “Do I really belong? Do I matter here?” the answer from heaven’s heart is yes. You matter to God, and you matter to us. The church is a living, breathing body. Christ is the Head. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

Praise The Lord Anyway

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 11, 2002

Over 300 verses in the Word of God command us to praise the Lord. It is the theme of the Bible. God delights to have His children praise Him.

Introduction: 1. Poem: Praise The Lord 2. 17 Old Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 3. 11 New Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 4. 300 verses refer to praising the Lord 5. We must praise the Lord: I. BECAUSE HE IS GOD---Verse 3 A. cf. 1 Kings 18:39 “The LORD He is God…” B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lose The Weight Of Fear Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

We move in this world according to what we can see. And sometimes what we can see give us cause to fear. But God doesn’t want that in our lives. He’s in control. Because he’s in control, we can live without fear.

Lose the weight of fear Purpose: To challenge people to move away from fear and toward faith. 1. This month we’re trying to lose the weight. Hebrews 12:1 says, "let us take off every weight that slows us down." 2. This morning we’re going to talk about fear. Fear can weigh us down day in and day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003

The Great forgiveness of God.

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Accessibility Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

On the first Good Friday, all the barriers to fellowship with God were removed. We now have access to God’s throne of grace.

Hebrews 10:16-25 “Accessibility” INTRODUCTION Good Friday is a sober time, as we ponder the human condition, our sinfulness, and the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. It seems incongruous to call this day “good.” The images of the day are certainly not “good.” Jesus is betrayed, tried, flogged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

I’ve Got A Home How About You?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 22, 2017

We need to know where we are going.

I’VE GOT A HOME HOW ABOUT YOU? 1st Corinthians 5: 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022

Many may go to church but alas only a few, very few, who strive hard to follow Jesus and His commandments would make it to heaven!

Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19 "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20 "And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores..” This morning God reminded me of the parable of the rich man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godless Husband Who Is Spiritually Lost . Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

A godless husband may lead the family astray, but a faithful father guides them on the right path.

Speak to wives Kindly: As husbands, we are called to love and respect our wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25). The Bible tells us that our speech has the power to bring life or death (Proverbs 18:21). When we speak to our wives, are we speaking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19, Ephesians 5:33, Proverbs 18:21

"sing Aloud With Gladness!"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 31, 2025

When God spoke these words through the prophet Jeremiah, His people were in trouble.

Scripture Reading: "For thus says the LORD: 'Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!"'" — Jeremiah 31:7 (NKJV) Opening Prayer Almighty God, we thank ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not Your Battle

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

God fights the battles we cannot win, turning fear into faith, valleys into blessing, and surrender into miraculous victory through His power.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN LIFE SURROUNDS YOU There comes a moment in every believer’s life when the pressure is so great, the crisis so overwhelming, that even the strongest, most seasoned saint whispers under their breath, “Lord… I can’t do this.” We might not admit it in public, but we’ve all felt it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, Exodus 14:13, Psalm 46:1, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Is Not Done Yet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

God sees our weariness, meets us in our weakness, and renews our strength as we trust and wait on Him, never forgotten or alone.

Friend, if you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. and whispered, “Lord, did You see that? Do You know how tired I am?”—you are in good company today. If your heart feels heavy, your hands feel weak, and your hope feels thin, you are exactly where Isaiah 40 meets you. This passage is a warm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-40

Topics: Identity, People

Living As Jesus' Reflectors In A Changing World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God uses our ordinary lives and small acts of integrity to shine Christ’s light, making a meaningful difference wherever we are placed.

Some of the most meaningful moments of grace happen in the middle of ordinary days. Between alarm clocks and car keys. Between lunches packed and emails sent. Somewhere between the grocery aisle and the front porch, God whispers a reminder: You carry light. You may not feel brilliant. You may feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 3:17

Topics: Reflecting Christ, Everyday Life

Peace The World Can't Give PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

Jesus offers his own unshakeable peace to calm our anxious hearts, inviting us to trust his presence instead of giving in to fear or panic.

Some days the headlines hit like hail on a tin roof. Bills stack up, calendars crowd in, and our hearts hum with hurry. We lie awake staring at the ceiling fan, counting worries like sheep that refuse to sleep. We wonder if peace is a myth, a mirage on the horizon of a hurried life. Is there a calm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Topics: God's Peace, Peace

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Jesus sees, calls, and transforms the overlooked and broken, offering grace and belonging to all who respond to His invitation, no matter their past.

Friends, picture it with me: a crowded street in Jericho, hot dust swirling, elbows and shoulders jostling for a glimpse of a traveling Teacher. At the edge of that scene is a man who feels small in more ways than one. He has money that can buy him furniture but not friends, status that sparks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Love, Undesirables