Sermons on Heavy Burdens:

The Pastor's Heart -- Part One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2003

What is really inside the heart of a true pastor?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 12, 2003 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How About Them Camels

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

An interesting study about camels and how they are in comparison to us and the grace of God.

GEN 24:62-67 “HOW ABOUT THEM CAMELS” A) This scripture passage is given in the context of Abraham sending his servant out to find a bride for Isaac! * This is one of the most beautiful Old Testament pictures of God sending the Holy Ghost out to bring in a bride for His Son, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-67

Denomination: Baptist

When A Had Needs Help

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 23, 2005

This is a sermon that gives an understanding of how believers should respond to someone who has fallen into sin within their church.

“When a Had needs Help” 1/23/05 a.m. service Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Introduction Read: Galatians 6:1-5 Expound on the following phrase: “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin” NIV “Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin” NLT “Brethren, even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of Heaven Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the promise of eternal rest and freedom from sin in heaven, as a part of the 'Sunday is Coming' series, which celebrates the resurrection of Christ.

Welcome back, church! We are currently wrapping up a three week series called Sunday is Coming, which began this past Easter Sunday when we celebrated the resurrection of Christ. Which, if you’ve been following along, is a pretty big deal with far-reaching and eternal implications. What we learn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:6-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Eternal Life, Heaven's Promise, Spiritual Courage

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

Stress Free Living

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

overcoming tensions of life

Intro: a number of years ago Lauri’s father had triple by-pass surgery. He was put on blood thinners, given a special diet and was told to exercise. The last thing the doctor advised was, keep stress free. It was kind of funny that a doctor would advise stress free living when we live in a very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than Can Be Measured By The Clock

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 26, 2001

Funeral Service for a 4 year old child, who was buried in a Natural Burial Site, after a long battle with an agressive cancer.

When a child dies, we are inclined to say “What a pity he was taken before he was ripe and able to bear fruit”. We speak of promise rather than actual achievement. This would be quite unfair to XXXXXX. We don’t speak in the same way of a new blade of wheat: we appreciate it for what it is – a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Serving Up Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013

God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas: Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 5, 2011

God can and will lead us; we must be willing to follow.

All I Want for Christmas: Wonderful Counselor December 4, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God can and will lead us; we must be willing to follow. Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:6 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sucked In, Washed Up And Blown Over

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 3, 2013

Yes there are times when life can make us feel "Sucked in, washed up, and Blown over" Yet in the midst of what the world offers we can have peace. "Peace I leave with you, Peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Updated May 2019.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; we have four readings before the message is shared. The readings for this day were Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10,22-22:5 and John 14:23-29 You can trust me ... Go ahead and Jump! I do not think there is a parent ... or a grandparent ... ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 11:30, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

According To Your Deeds

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2023

I write this sermon in the beginning of this year 2023, we would be blessed for what we sowed last year. Anybody listening? How much of the Bible have you read in the year 2022? God has got an account of your spiritual investment, therefore you would be rewarded accordingly.

Title: According to your deeds Scripture portion Numbers 7 Key verse: verse Numbers 7:5 " to every man according to his service.” January 7, 2023, Saturday, being my fasting day, I opened my Bible to read the portion that was marked for me to read in my journal, as I am meticulously reading ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Am Christian!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

“I Am Christian!” A Cry of Thankfulness for God’s Faithfulness In Preserving Our 1) Body, 2) Mind, and 3) Soul.

“I Am Canadian!” It’s too bad a beer commercial had to popularize that slogan. A beer company shouldn’t have to tell us that we have much to be proud of and thankful for in this country. No, Canada isn’t perfect but it’s better than many other countries. At least here we don’t have to hire an armed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Moral Issues: Suicide Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Your life is sacred. It is special. It is a gift of God. Give it a chance.

INTRO: We don’t deal openly with some social problems. We think they will go away if we ignore them. They don’t go away. Suicide is one such problem. We don’t talk about it often. It is shocking. It leaves us speechless. It leaves us helpless and we don’t have the slightest idea how to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restore One Another Series

Contributed by Eric Anthony on Sep 20, 2014

In troubled times when it's so easy to fall away from God's Word, we all need help understanding that 'We ain't all that.'

THE ONE ANOTHER SERIES—RESTORE ONE ANOTHER GALATIANS 6:1-5 I. Introduction 1. In this series, this perhaps the most intriguing of the one anothers. 2. “Restore”- means to mend something that is broken (example: Mending broken bones; Mending a fisherman’s net). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He And Aaron Are Again Sent To Pharaoh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2022

The Israelites, having shown themselves, for the time, unimpressible, God commands Moses to make his next effort upon the Pharaoh. He is to enter his presence once more and demand, without roundaboutness or vagueness, that the Israelites be allowed to quit the land (leave his land).

HE AND AARON ARE AGAIN SENT TO PHARAOH Exodus 6:10-13. Exodus 6:10-13 10Then the LORD said to Moses, 11"Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his country." 12 But Moses said to the LORD, "If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me This Hill Country !

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2024

It was not cakewalk journey, yet, Caleb looked at the mighty power of God that he had experienced during the journey.

NO CAKE WALK! CALEB - PART 1 Give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day! Joshua 14:10-12 10“Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the wilderness. It was not a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal