Sermons on Carrying Burdens:

The Cross You Carry Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 10, 2003

Whoever desires to come after me (1)let him deny himself, (2)take up his cross, and (3)follow me.

The Cross You Carry (Mk.15:16-22; Mk.8:34) During Lent we come face to face with the cross Christ died upon to save us from our sins. I preach about it, we read Scripture describing it, hymns we sing talk about it; each Sunday morning we face it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Mark 15:16-22

Denomination: Congregational

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Carry You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2014

Paul says he can do everything through Christ who gives him strength. He understands the sufficiency, sphere and the source of God's strength.

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Phil 4:13) • This is a verse we all love. We’ve seen it on bookmarks, cups, t-shirts, bumper stickers… It is a line we all like because it is very positive. • In fact, some people take this verse out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Carry That Weight?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015

Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

[This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road God Chose

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

XMAS - God chose a humble, dusty road to Bethlehem to show He walks our hardest roads today—carrying us as we carry His grace.

Introduction — The Road No One Would Have Chosen There are certain roads in life that none of us would choose. Some roads are too hard… too lonely… too costly… too uncertain… And yet, strangely, these are often the very roads where God chooses to walk with us most closely. When we think of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 2:1-7, Galatians 4:4, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Carrying A Heavy Load Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 17, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, in Christ Jesus, I know how tremendously burdensome life...

CARRYING A HEAVY LOAD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 17, 2020) “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46: 1, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:51, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Friends

Where Shall We Cast Our Burdens?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2003

We all carry many pressures, strains and burdens, how shall we deal with all this negative attack? God invites us to bring it all to Him.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO CAST YOUR CARES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 55:22  Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. KJV:  Luke 21:14  Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Luke 21:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest For The Weary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

No matter the burdens we carry in life, we can find ultimate comfort and rest in Christ.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to soak in the sweet words of our Savior from Matthew 11:25-30. We're going to immerse ourselves in the understanding of Christ's invitation, the burdens we bear in life, and the ultimate comfort that only Jesus can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Comfort, Christ

The King Carried The Cheese

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Burdens Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love Feels No Burdens

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009

The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Cast Your Burdens Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

We cannot properly intercede for others until we have cleared away the baggage of personal concerns, needs, and cares

Intercessory Prayer Training - lesson 5 Topic: Cast Your Burdens Step 5 – Cast Your Burdens Ps. 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord...He shall sustain you. Phil. 4:6 In everything...let your requests be made known unto God. I Pet.5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Lifting Life's Burdens

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009

Jesus is the one who can lift your life’s burden and give you peace and an inner rest.

LIFTING LIFE’S BURDENS—Matt. 11:25-30 Propositions: Jesus is the one who can lift your life’s burden and give you peace and an inner rest. Objective: My purpose is to challenge anyone with a heavy life’s burden to fully trust Jesus with their all their burdens. INTRODUCTION: Illus: In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Burden (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2009

When God presents us with a burden, we can either embrace it or run from it and it all says tons about our character.

Dealing with a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 11/8/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Premise: When God presents us with a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Burden Of God

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 23, 2016

This message shows God's attitude towards casual and insincere worship...

THE GREAT BURDEN OF GOD TEXT: Malachi (selected verses) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist