Sermons on Lifting Burdens:

And You Will Find Rest

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Are you tired of being tired? Find a new way of being tired

Illustration In 2014 I took a 3 month Sabbatical. One of things I did was something I had wanted to do for a long time. Guess what that was? - a Triathlon Triathlons are pretty hard Standard or Olympic Triathlon—1.5 kilometer (0.93 mile) swim / 40km (25 mi) bike / 10 km (6.2 mi) run Sprint ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

Excess baggage of life can keep us from experiencing the joy and peace in our Christian walk.

Excess Baggage Luke 16:19:31 Introduction – Skit Pilgrims Progress The Journey The Load Releasing the Load Scene from Heaven and Hell Lazarus with Abraham in peace and serenity (vs. 22-23). We see Lazarus sitting with the saints in Heaven. The scene in Heaven is peace and serenity. Lazarus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 121 – A Song Of Help! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 18, 2021

This is a song that points us toward real, lasting, life-changing, life- saving, matchless, unparalleled, superior, supernatural kind of help that you need in this, troublesome, trial-filled, world!

We are going to the Psalter again today, the book of Psalms, the largest book in your bible, the book the perhaps best captures the human experience, recording within it all of the ups and downs we may experience, as well the all of the human emotions we may feel along this journey called life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Come To Jesus

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

Come To Jesus

1. There is Help in His Person - Come a. Children are summoned to their mother. 1. When they are injured, hurt, distressed, or upset 2. To receive her soothing comfort b. Christians are summoned to their Savior 1. When burdened and heavy-ladened 2. To receive his soothing comfort 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Rested Soul

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 27, 2002

There is nothing more powerful and effective than a believer who has a rested soul. Discover the importance of being refreshed and renewed daily

The Power of a Rested Soul February 2002 Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Weary – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: Out Of The Comfort Zone – Into The Battle Zone Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced.

We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced. This distraction kept me from truly knowing God and loving God for the first 10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Waiting

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon introduces the Advent season through Isaiah 9:2–7 and the prophetic promise of Jesus’ birth. It explores how Christ’s arrival—past and future—meets our deepest needs with wisdom, strength, eternal life, and peace.

Presents The last few weeks we were in our “Cautionary Tale” series - about leadership and really highlighting the critical importance of obedience, trust, and humility before God. Really an incredible reminder and lesson that our actions and choices have profound spiritual implications. And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Issachar Is A Donkey

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 27, 2013

SPIRITUAL BONDAGE

ISSACHAR IS A DONKEY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY SPEAKS TO SPIRITUAL BONDAGE. JACOB AND LEAH’S NINTH BORN SON WAS ISSACHAR. HE WAS THE HALF BROTHER TO JOSEPH. HIS NAME APPEARS SEVERAL TIMES IN SCRIPTURE. THE NAME ISSACHAR MEANS LABORER OR A DONKEY OF BONE. THE WORD SHEEPFOLDS MEANS SADDLE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest In Christ SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

An exploration of the meaning and implications of 'Finding Rest in Christ' in our daily Christian life.

This Scripture alone holds the answer to all the problems in the world. It can bring victory to anyone who turns back to following God. The loving Savior calls out to each of us today, inviting us to "Come" to Him. Jesus Christ invites all people to come to Him for salvation. This invitation is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Rest

The Road To Recovery Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 15, 2019

The path on this road is the path of: 1) Faith (Matthew 11:28a), 2) Repentance and Rest (Matthew 11:28b) and finally: 3) Submission (Matthew 11:29-30)

There are many reasons why people come to Canada. Some come for economic prospects. Some come to be reunited with family that has preceded them, and some come to avoid brutal conditions in the land that they just left. A common story over the past several decades has involved those who travel to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely?

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

In the New Testament times and down through the ages men, women, boys and girls have experienced spiritual awakening, have followed the highway of holiness, have served the needs of humanity and shared their faith. Let us go and do likewise.

Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely? II Cor 54 Introduction: The highways of the 1st century were very extensive and widely traveled. Rome was a great builder of roads. Some of these roads that we read about in the Bible are tied up with spiritual experiences that are just as important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Eternal

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Instilling and reviving hope through the eternal Christ.

HOPE REALIZED & ETERNAL INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Hiking. Going with youth to hike and camp at Delaware Water Gap. Contents and feeling of the backpack. Been a long time, back injury, out of shape. Some carrying more than others. Backpack a burden, a source of weariness, fatigue, doubt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Situational Depression Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008

Depression is at an epidemic level. I want to introduce you to a prophet you was suffering from situational depression.

1. Illus. of seminary class • Part of preaching class was given assignment, “explain color to a blind man.” • Didn’t literally have to go out and find a blind man, just write a paper trying to do it. • Decided it was impossible, or at least nearly impossible, to do so! How do you explain color to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

What does "take up your cross" mean and what does it not mean? (Material from: http://www.firstbaptistbuda.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/FBC-Buda-Bible-Study-3.7.12.Cross-Bearing.Dangerous-Followship-3.pdf; and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is)

HoHum: Sing these verses: Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear, Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, for there’s a crown for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ