Sermons on Heavy Burdens:

From Distress To Deliverance: Finding Peace In God Psalm 120:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 29, 2024

Our hearts are often burdened by the trials and tribulations of life. In the midst of our distress, we seek solace and deliverance. Our journey begins with Psalm 120:1, where the Psalmist cries out, "I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer."

From Distress to Deliverance: Finding Peace in God Psalm 120:1 Introduction: Our hearts are often burdened by the trials and tribulations of life. In the midst of our distress, we seek solace and deliverance. Our journey begins with Psalm 120:1, where the Psalmist cries out, "I took my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 118:5, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Philippians 4:6-7, John 16:33, Romans 15:13, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Depression And Anxiety

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 22, 2018

Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Psalms 43:5 HCSB Why am I so depressed??Why this turmoil within me??Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him,?my Savior and my God. Proverbs 12:25 NKJV Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unknown God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005

Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For Some Rest?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Jesus has great news for weary people

Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early, and surveys show that most people in our country simply don't get enough sleep. A recent newspaper article reported some companies are encouraging employees to take naps during the lunch hour, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The blessings of confession, the forgiveness of sins, and the consequences of hiding our transgressions.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into Psalm 32 today and exploring some deeply profound themes. This Psalm speaks right to the heart of our human experience, touching on the forgiveness of sins, the blessings of honest confession, and the consequences of concealment. It's a rich and beautiful ...read more

Topics: Forgiveness, Sins

Come To Me- Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 26, 2016

2nd quarter Lord's supper service

Lord’s Supper service “And you will find rest” Today is our quarterly Lord’s Supper service As most of you know We take the Lord’s Supper very serious It is a time to take a look at ourselves Our lives It is a time to take a look at our commitment to Christ And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive Peace

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 9, 2014

Be anxious for No Thing. Do not be anxious even over one thing. That's right not One thing.You can chose to worry. You can choose to be anxious or you can chose to take the alternative, And Give It To God.My yoke is easy .and my burden is light.

Little Bobby had a habit ......of stretching.. the truth. One day .....while he was walking home from school .....he saw a large black dog ......run across the street ..... right in front of him. He rushed home .....as fast as he could ......and told his mother, ...."Mom, ......you're never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 9 - There Is Rest In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2024

We live in a world that is demanding and restless. Where can one find peace and rest in such a tumultuous world? Only in God’s presence can we find quietness and rest for our souls.

We read in Numbers 23:21, “He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a King is among them.” (NKJV) In the last sermon we studied in detail as to why the Lord does not observe the iniquity or consider the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:21, Exodus 33:14-16, John 2:3, John 2:5, Matthew 11:28, 1 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Real Rest

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 25, 2023

We live in an age of insomnia despite all the pills, beds and other devices.

Matt 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Depressed people sleep a lot hoping for physical rest to restore their soul. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Taking His Yoke Is No Joke Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

How taking the yoke of Jesus is the key to life.

INTRODUCTION I’ve got to admit I am REALLY excited about sharing this message with you! This is one of my favorite passages of scripture in the Bible and I’ve quoted it hundreds of times, but I’ve never devoted an entire message to it. Now, I realize sometimes people who hear me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Christianity Would Never Be Missed Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009

Part 3 in series The Company We Keep, this message looks at what it is that really “saves” human beings.

How Christianity Would Never Be Missed The Company We Keep, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 16, 2009 Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Guilt Is From Satan; Grace Is From God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2008

A sermon about living free from the heavy chains of guilt and law.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Guilt is from Satan; Grace is from God” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

You Feeling Sheepish?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2021

Sheep have unique characteristics. Some you may know about and others may surprise you. The Bible refers to us as christians as being the sheep of His pasture. Let us see how much we act like sheep.

Sheepish? Timid, shy? Sheep-like? Ps 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Ps. 23:2,3 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3, Psalm 23:2, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Probelm With Carry-Ons Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 20, 2014

The problem with carry-ons is that they restrict our Journey's freedom and hamper its progress.

“The Problem with Carry-Ons”” Zech. 3:1-5; Matthew 8:1-17 When we travel by air, we often cram as much as possible into a piece of carry-on luggage. While it may save time and the frustration of checking and retrieving baggage at the airport, it also slows us down. Because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Anxiety Free

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2020

Tired of being kept up to 3 in the morning worrying about the past, present and future? To find out the causes and solutions of anxiety from a Biblical perspective please read and meditate on the Scripture found in this sermon.

Living Anxiety Free Proverbs 12:25; 1 Peter 5:6-7; Matthew 6:31-34; Philippians 4:6-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 My name is John, it is three o’clock in the morning and I cannot sleep. I went to bed early but as soon as my head hit the pillow the raging swells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist