Sermons on Heavy Loads:

How To Be A Bad Christian

Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007

In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

“ Strange Bedfellows”

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 15, 2024

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us,Let us lie in wait to shed blood;Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit; we shall find all kinds of precious possessions, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Put Out To Pasture

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem with pride and God by both dream and judgment makes him aware of what the real issue is -- God’s ultimate control over the affairs of men

PUT OUT TO PASTURE Daniel Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION: Nebuchadnezzar was a prolific builder, with a reign as king spanning some 43 years from 605BC – 562BC. He is responsible for some of the most interesting structures of ancient times – most notably would be that of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mr. Perfect

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 19, 2014

And there is something bad about living with someone who is perfect, who never makes a mistake, it wears on you, and your relationship and your life.

I want to tell you a story that might help you or someone you know, who may be in the same situation. There was a lady one time who wanted to get married, she had been dreaming about, thinking about, planning for it, she could wait for that day to arrive. Well, one day she had went to a social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Nov 24, 2020

When you need God to come through

27 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? We do not know when David wrote Psalm 27. Some Christians believe that he wrote it in 2 parts. It’s believed He wrote verses 1 - 6 when life was good. God was answering all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Go! And Keep Your Eyes On Eternity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2025

The call to “Go!” is not merely about physical movement. It is about keeping our eyes fixed on the eternal purpose of God, living with His Kingdom in focus, and trusting in His promises for what is to come.

Go! And Keep Your Eyes on Eternity Introduction: It is a blessing to be gathered here today, to worship, to reflect, and to be strengthened by the Word of God. Today, I want to speak to you on a subject that is both a command and a promise—a call to action and a declaration of hope. Our theme is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 92:12-14, Philippians 1:6, John 14:2-3, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Carry Into The New Year Matters Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025

This sermon highlights the spiritual principle that what believers carry into a new season: whether past successes, failures, baggage, or attitudes, determines the outcome of the year ahead.

WHAT YOU CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR MATTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parasite Of Weariness...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2021

Weariness will grow and become a fatal parasite that destroys a productive life. Common sense is not real common any more.

LADEN? THE PARASITE OF WEARINESS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COMMON SENSE AIN’T TO COMMON ANY MORE. Cancer is a parasite. Cancer lives and grows at the benefit derived by taking the life and nutrients at the expense of another… CANCER TAKES AND TAKES WHILE GIVING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Take To Shine?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 11, 2002

Light and darkness are loaded words in the Bible. Jesus call for us to be children of light is serious business.

What does it mean to let your light shine? Dale Foster and I were about 14 years old when we decided to explore a cave we had discovered in the woods not far from my home in Colbert Heights, Alabama. We had heard that it went for miles back under the mountain. We took our flashlights and some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of Someone Else Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009

This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One For All Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2011

The only walls appropriate for the household of God are load-bearing walls, to strengthen us for the work of the church.

Almost everywhere I looked while preparing this sermon I found a reference to Robert Frost’s wonderful poem, “Mending Wall.” He begins it with the famous line, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” The poem then goes on to tell of two neighbors who meet at the wall between their two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Practical, Not Legalistic Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught the Pharisees how He desires sincere love for people over meaningless ritual, and how He desires grace over legalism. Those who adhere to ritual and tradition are often unable to love others or worship God.

In our message today, we will see how Jesus taught the Pharisees that forgiveness and grace toward others is a necessity before worship. The capacity to extend love and mercy is something that must be present in a person’s heart before he or she is able to worship the Lord in spirit and truth, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Preparations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022

How not to be a Pharisee

Before I start my message this morning, I want to run something past y'all and see what you think. I'm thinking we could start a new type of ministry for our church. I'm thinking we could minister, as we do, to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated but also add a new ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Privileged Partnership

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 14, 2025

As believers, we are called not only to follow Christ but to partner with Him and with one another in His mission. It’s an amazing thought — the Almighty God invites us to be His co-laborers!

A PRIVILEGED PARTNERSHIP Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 14, 2025 Introduction As believers, we are called not only to follow Christ but to partner with Him and with one another in His mission. It’s an amazing thought — the Almighty God invites us to be His co-laborers! The apostle Paul reminds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9