Sermons on God Being Our Burden Bearer:

Bearers Of The Light Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

The church has been called to bear the light of God’s truth to a dark and dying world.

Series: Being the Body Bearers of the Light Matt 5:14-16 One of the most amazing sights on my mission trips to the mountains of Honduras is people walking to church at night. Unless you have been there it is hard to picture just how rugged the are the roads and just how dark it can be. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Bearer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 3, 2011

Six hundred years before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied about his atoning work on the cross as God’s "Suffering Servant." What would this Suffering Servant accomplish by his death?

The Sin Bearer (Isaiah 53:4-6) 1. Many clearly Biblical, crucial beliefs are under assault these days. One of those beliefs is our conviction that Christ died as our substitute, that he took our sins upon himself when he died on the cross, and that he paid the penalty for our sins and offered ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining Ourselves By Our Burden

Contributed by Steven Witt on Jul 17, 2002

Discovering God’s heart through the burden of the Apostle Paul for the lost.

“Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.” - Romans 10:1, NASB 1. Not Everyone Can Understand (“Brethren…”) · A non-believer cannot understand · A nominal believer cannot understand · A self-centered believer cannot understand · An immature believer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose For Being

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001

God has a plan for your life. Do you know what it is?

Our Purpose For Being Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Text: 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 - “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Blocker Or Bearer

Contributed by Deborah Guptill on Jun 11, 2007

Are you a spiritual block to someone? Or is someone a spiritual block to you?

Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus Predicts His Death 21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Goliath's Armor Bearer

Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2003

Goliath’s armor bearer took the brunt of the battle for him. Satan does the same to those who work for him. But God fights for us.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit - Our Armor Bearer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 16, 2019

We will use the image of an armor bearer in 1Sam 14 to discuss 7 things the Holy Spirit does for us as our armor bearer. Equipment manager, helps put the equipment on, encourages, never quits Etc.

Our Armor Bearer - The Holy Spirit PPT 1 Series Title I am in a series of message on releasing the lion inside of us. PPT 2 Text 1Sa 14:6 Jonathan said to his young armour-bearer, "Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act on our behalf. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Have Our Best? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon emphasizes understanding God's expectations, striving for faithfulness over perfection, and recognizing the boundless nature of God's grace.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see each one of you here today. I'm excited because we're going to be talking about something that I believe is really important for all of us as followers of Christ. There's a quote from Philip Yancey that really struck me and I want to share it with you. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

Topics: Being The Best, Not Perfect

Toarch Bearers

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 10, 2012

Torch Bearer’s from the Bible… Immediately I began to think about what it truly meant to be a Torch Bearer … A Torch Bearer is someone who puts others before themselves. A Torch Bearer changes people’s lives for the better wherever they travel in l

Video Welcome…Guests/ Holy grounds Slide #1 This past Wednesday I was blessed by being asked to preach the final Chapel service at the USW before the Christmas break. (University of the Southwest) When Kenny Reed the campus pastor…originally called me in September and asked if I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35

Armour-Bearers

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

You can’t have the anointing of Elisha if you haven’t served Elijah

It’s so cool to be living in the times that we do. We live luxurious lives. Quality of music – CD - LPs Movies on DVD Medical advances Sport has advanced – soccer against FPP Don’t dial numbers anymore – voice activation Even in Church life: Video projectors (flannel graph) Exposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our God Is Yoke! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 8, 2021

Many of us have heavy burdens, but Jesus encourages us to take "his yoke and learn of him, and He will make the burden to be light.

The word "yoke is used 50 times in the Old Testament and 8 times in the New Testament. We are not speaking about a part of an egg! I have a friend who will not eat the yokes of the eggs, Some people love the yokes runny. But we know it was a wooden harness for two oxen or cattle, for a pair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Rebuilder's Burden Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007

Exposition of Neh 1 about hte burden that Nehemiah had for the Kingdom of God

Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Title: A Rebuilder’s Burden, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/26/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Al Green’s perspective on rebuilding Bay St. Louis, B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bury Your Burdens

Contributed by Raleigh Richter on Nov 2, 2006

How do we give our heavy burdens to Christ?

Bury Your Burdens Have you ever had a terrible day? Just when you thought things could not get any worse it does. You learn quickly that things could always be worse but you’re not sure how. Top ten signs it’s going to be a bad day 10. Your twin sister forgets your birthday 09. You see a "60 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Rest From Our Burdens

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2018

Where do we find true rest in a world gone crazy? Like Israel do we find true rest in a Sabbath or a land? Is there a land anywhere in this world where we can find true rest from all our problems and worries?

Where do we find true rest in a world gone crazy? Like Israel do we find true rest in a Sabbath or a land? Is there a land anywhere in this world where we can find true rest from all our problems and worries? Let’s find out what our true rest is, by looking at Hebrews 4. Is His Rest the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Roll That Burden

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

What are we to do about our burdens?

A yoke is a hefty wooden piece of gear that fits over the shoulders of an ox or a team of oxen. It is appended to a piece of hardware the oxen are to pull. A "heavy laden" creature has a major burden to pull. A “heavy laden” individual might be troubled with (1) sin, (2) religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible