Sermons on Heavy Loads:

When It's Almost More Than You Can Bear

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study of grief from the life of Job.

As a minister I have conducted quite a few funerals and have witnessed hundreds of people grieving over the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult to conduct a funeral for a member of your own family who has passed away. I remember when my mother passed away unexpectedly she had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Or Not To Forgive

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012

Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Artificial Intelligence (A. I.)- Part 1

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2024

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. “Everyone has the right to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:11-13, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Problem

Contributed by Chad Cole on Jan 4, 2019

There is always something nagging at us and causing us to not worship wholey, what is it?

We all have problems in our lives. Some are vocal about them and share with anyone and everyone that will listen. Some air them out on Social Media for the entire world to see. Some confide in a select few to share with. Some just bottle them up and pretend like everything is perfect. We’ve all got ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

" It Is The Lord's Doing, And It Is Marvelous In Our Eyes!"

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Nov 26, 2025

Human beings love miracles!

Human beings love miracles! They stand in awe of the Creator when he does the “ impossible”. When miracles happen and seemingly impossible situations manifests , it transforms peoples and nations, causing them to believe in the higher power of God. It reminds them of their humanity and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008

Jesus’ words about servanthood are a call for the church to offer freedom to those that are suffering with ’Heavy burdens, hard to bear’

Matthew 23:1-12 ‘Words of Wisdom’ 1. In my study I have a pin-board on the wall, with notes of things I need to do (and should have done!) and with schedules for meetings, preaching rotas, lists of lectionary readings – and most importantly (amongst all the day-to-day things) my ‘Words of Wisdom’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 9, 2012

The Great Exchange that God makes in our lives Beauty for Ashes, Oil for Anointing, and Garments of Praise for our heaviness.

Note: I am not sure where I got this basic outline from. I added much of the content and used some notes from messages of the past. Title: The Great Exchange Theme: To show what happens when Christ changes. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (Isa 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

On The Road

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 16, 2011

As we walk the road of life, there will be times when our heart is heavy and our hope will seem to have vanished.

Text: “Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem” (Luke 24:13). The same day referred to in this Scripture is the day of the Resurrection. The week prior to the Resurrection was filled with excitement because of the Passover ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 11, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Physical Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 12, 2016

Transformed Talk 2: Physical Health Reading: Psalm 23 verses 1-6: PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I look to God to meet all my needs (vs 1) • I obey God’s instruction about rest (vs 2a) • I go to God for guidance (vs 3) • I look I trust God in the dark times (vs 4) • I let God heal my hurts (vs 5) • I give God for all my tomorrows (vs 6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Outside the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Triumphant Entry Of The Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 21, 2022

Jesus is moving towards His ultimate purpose and He arrives in the epicenter of “God’s people - Jerusalem”. It’s critical to realize this is for God’s glory - for Him to do this publicly - to show how committed God is to us.

The triumphant entry of the Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Luke 19:29-44 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Isaiah 50:7, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 24, 2001

A expository message from Psalm 32 on "How to be Restored to a Right relationship with God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? This would seem to be a very important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Sorry, Lord

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 16, 2009

God provides the possibility of forgiveness when we follow His program of repentance. The we can discover the product which is relief.

As we communicate with God in the language of complaint, as we honestly bare our souls before the Father, something surprising happens. We discover that, in many cases, the fault is not with God; it is with us. The problem is not that God has turned His back on us but that we have turned our backs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist