Sermons on Destroying Yokes:

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Why Not Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2022

In the words of the martyred missionary, Jim Elliott, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” 5 Reasons we are a why not church.

Being A Why Not Church. Psalm 37:1-6, 34 This notice appeared in the window of a coat store in Nottingham, England: We have been established for over 100 years, and have been pleasing and displeasing customers ever sense We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of government ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-6, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excusing Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We meet some strange people in the world in which we live. I guess what is really strange about life is that we think everyone is strange but us.

Illus: There was a young Scottish boy called Angus, who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. Angus said, “I'm fine! But there are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Part 3 "fear, Faith And Rest" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023

This sermon explores how our faith is the key to vanquishing fear in our lives and entering into blessed peace.

Fear, Faith & Rest The title of my sermon this morning is Fear, Faith and Rest. It’s the last message in our series of sermons dealing with the all—important topic of faith. In our first sermon, “Walking by Faith, I dealt with what I believe are the 5 primary reasons we should strive to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17-19, Hebrews 4:1-11, Romans 15:4, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do Not Worry Sotm Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 13, 2020

There is no need to worry when God is the Lord of your life. God loves you and will provide for your needs.

SOTM “Do not Worry” Matthew 6:25–34 Scripture reading There is a story about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s prize cow was missing from a field through which the railroad passed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reality Of Heaven & Hell

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2021

Looks at the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this story we get a glimpse into what God says about heaven and hell.

Title: The Reality of Heaven & Hell Theme: The contrast between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 - 31 Prayer Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Responding To God's Call In Perilous Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 29, 2022

The Public ministry Jesus began in perilous times. Distractions, disapointment, and weariness was the order of the day. When Jesus called, Peter responded and so must we.

Sermon – Responding To God's Call in Perilous Times Scripture Luke 5:1-11 “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

Just Visiting

Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Feb 7, 2022

We are Children of God, ambassadors of Christ and Children of the Most High God. we are not from here! and whats more:

John 17:16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 2 Cor 5:20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. We are all citizens our country, but did you know that Christians have dual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 20, 2022

Real freedom in Christ occurs when we live in God's Spirit and are useful in influencing other's lives for God. Jesus Himself showed us what freedom is. Today the word freedom has been misunderstood to mean license to sin.

FREEDOM Gal. 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes we take our freedoms too far. Like evry other president, William Howard Taft had to endure his share of abuse. One night at the dinner table, his youngest son made a disrespectful remark to him. There was a sudden hush. 2. “Well,” said ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Costs To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 2, 2020

Let us wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not let the things of this world get in the way. We are too easily distracted by the urgent things of this life, our material desires and our physical comforts, that we fail in our commitment to our Lord.

Luke 9:57-62 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:57-62

Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2020

Our life will be revolutionized when we allow Christ and his message to rule our lives.

Kingdom Living Matthew 7:28-8:1 Our life will be revolutionized when we allow Christ and his message to rule our lives. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we reach the end of the Sermon on the Mount Series. • Jesus laid out a new foundation for living, a new foundation that was utterly foreign ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving’s Top Ten

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2021

Here are 10 reasons you and I ought to be thankful this Thanksgiving season. This is a rewrite of Don Jaques' inspirational message of almost the same title. It will bless your people!

THANKSGIVING’S TOP TEN Psalms 103:1-5, 22 INTRODUCTION A. THANKSGIVING HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2023

The final sermon in the Visionary View Sermon Series

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Introduction: Over the last 12 months we have been considering the theme Visionary View and the key verse that has underpinned the preaching has been Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 12:7, Revelation 1:8, Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 90:2, Romans 8:17, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:10-11, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Counselors Of The Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2025

We can know the will of God by the Word, God's providence, the Spirit, God's people, and by God's presence. But what about the GRAY AREAS with no direct command? Go to Paul's 3 counselors to gain God's wisdom & direction.

THE THREE COUNSELORS OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 Cor. 10:23; 6:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a pastor who bought a new horse. He trained it to respond to “Praise the Lord,” meaning giddy-up, and “hallelujah,” meaning woah. Every time he said praise the lord, the horse would take off running. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Out Thy Life Within Me Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Dying daily is surrendering control so Christ’s life may flow freely—trusting His Spirit, not our feelings, to guide every moment.

1. When the Pilot Lets Go Faith is learning to fly with someone else’s hands on the controls. You can’t see everything. You can’t always feel what’s happening. And the day comes when the Spirit says, “You’ve got it,” and suddenly you realize He’s teaching you to trust—not to steer. The apostle ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, 1 Corinthians 15:31, Galatians 2:20, John 15:4-5, Philippians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist