Sermons on Heavy Burdens:

Meek But Not Weak

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002

Meekness:a reluctance to assert oneself. It means to be tamed. It means to plow a field.

Meek But Not Weak Matthew 5:4 Its been said that God is more concerned about our character than he is our comfort. And I have found that God knows how to engineer circumstances so that He can develop our inner man. He is after conformity. He desires that the citizens of the kingdom reflect his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28: Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2012

God uses Spirit-filled leaders to do His work.

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 28: Who Does God Use? February 12, 2012 A. BE CAREFUL OF COMPLAINING TO GOD “And Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Discouragement Comes, Remember!

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

When discouragements come remember who our God is and remember what our God does, for us and through us, and be encouraged.

When Discouragement Comes, Remember! 04/05/09 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Introduction: It’s no secret to anyone here this morning that life can be hard! I know that everyone one of us has faced difficult times and felt the discouragement which at times can be so overwhelming. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Miracles!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 3, 2010

In this sermon outline we highlight three statements that I empathize in my teaching and preaching on evangelism. The first is, ‘ The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World’. The second is that we have the ability because ‘ The Chu

Special Miracles! In this sermon outline we highlight three statements that I empathize in my teaching and preaching on evangelism. The first is, ‘ The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World’. The second is that we have the ability because ‘ The Church is the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-12

Good Grief, Or Is It?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012

It is an oxymoron, but believe it or not the Bible says that grief can be good for us.

GOOD GRIEF An oxymoron---Good used instead of saying God (something sought after) Grief (something we try to avoid) To be in heaviness; distressed; to be vexed Something bothers you, then it becomes a burden, it may continue a hang on and become a grief. Eph. 4:30 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believing And Receiving

Contributed by John Deaton on Mar 16, 2014

A true believer believes that Jesus is the Son of God. When a person puts their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as savior and chooses to follow him in their life there are some wonderful blessings he will receive.

BELIE'VER, n. One who believes; one who gives credit to other evidence than that of personal knowledge. 1. In theology, one who gives credit to the truth of the scriptures, as a revelation from God. In a more restricted sense, a professor of christianity; one who receives the gospel, as unfolding ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Promises And Prisoners

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Promises and Prisoners

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Promises and Prisoners Galatians 3:15-22 So far in chapter three Paul has said that Gentiles do not need to be circumcised because they have already received the Spirit by faith and the Spirit is the sign that they belong to the people of God (1-5). Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Importance Of Saying Thank You"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 21, 2007

The King had not "thanked" Mordecai. There are four important reasons to say "Thank You" within this text. Good "Thanksgiving Message." Enjoy:

Title: "The Importance of Thanks Giving" Text: (Est 6:1-3) On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Condemnation Breaker

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2013

No condemnation. Definition: disapproval , curse, judgement or sentence. After Jesus’ death, what did all the disciples of Christ have in common? Regret, guilt and condemnation.

The Condemnation Breaker Romans 8:1-4NASB Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't You Know?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

DON'T YOU KNOW?

Isaiah 40 v 27 - 31 DON'T YOU KNOW? HAVEN'T YOU HEARD THAT? 1. GOD EXISTS! - Vs. 28 Hast thou not known? hast thou ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Substance Of A Woman

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2015

For the much love of Christ Jesus, sins are forgiven and sinners are saved.

SUBSTANCE OF A WOMAN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2015) “And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Friends

Reflection For The Feast Of All Souls

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 28, 2021

We have an annual service, The Commemoration of the faithful departed, where people gather to remember and give thanks for their loved one who have died. Here is my offering for this years service.

May I speak in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I reflected on the year that we have had since the last time we gathered for this service in 2020, none of us could have imagined that what we were experiencing would still be prevalent in our lives, and for many people the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Ten Commandments (3 And 4) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2021

Let's look at the 3rd and 4th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 3rd and 4th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them. Blasphemy Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain. From a flippant OMG to deliberate slander, vain and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing To Live For Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2015

Peter encourages us to live a Godly life by making every effort to be faithful to God, knowing that our reward comes from only Him. Therefore, our focus should always be on Christ and submitting to Him faithfully in all we do!

Choosing to Live for Christ 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction - Well … he’s written us another letter! - Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stand on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025

If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist