Sermons on Light Yoke:

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 6, 2003

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Should We Respond To The Poor?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at how we respond to the poor

How should we respond to the poor? Is 58:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 23/10/05 am This year, there has been an unprecedented public exposure given to ridding the world of poverty. There has been the “Make Poverty History” campaign with Musicians such as Bob Geldoff and Bono and actors such as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013

Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exercising Towards Godliness

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Godliness is not something that happens over night. It takes work and discipline. It takes exercise!

Do you remember the last time you left a service all fired up to change? You were determined to be different. "This time," you said, "I mean it; I am going to become the person that God wants me to be!" "No Really! I'm going to change! I won't give in to that temptation. I will read my Bible every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

How To Bring About Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 8, 2003

Jesus realized that His job was not to change everything and everyone in society. He also understood that His primary job was not to bring about social, political or economic changes in his community. (Mark 10:45) "For even the Son of Man did not come to

Quote: Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Traditional. Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. Quote: Cornford’s Law: Nothing is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Not Slack Concerning His Promises

Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 27, 2001

God is not slack concerninghis promises for life or death.

GOD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISES II PETER 3:8-10  In today’s world the word or a promise of a man is not regarded or counted very highly of. In not to long of a time ago, a man’s word or promises were all you needed. They would state it and others believed it. Many business deals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting Unto The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

This outline deals with the subject of Fasting today. The purpose and some do and do nots are given in this sermmon. It is to draw us as a person, church and nation closer to the Lord and become aware of His Word and Love.

FASTING UNTO THE LORD! National Day Of Fasting In 1995 U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield presented a resolution designating Monday of Thanksgiving week as "National Day of Fasting." He and Stan Mooneyham, President of World Vision International called on all Americans to experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

It’s Friday But Sunday’s A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This is an Easter Sermon based on a message I once heard Dr. Anthony Campolo preach.

Introduction: What a difference a few days make. This time of the year a few days can make a big difference. It can be 75 or 80 degrees on one day and a couple of days later it could be in the 30’s or 40’s. On January 19th, 2008 President George W. Bush was the leader of the Free World and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Respoding To Eternal Glroy Part Iv Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 16, 2010

If we have embraced Christ’s forgiveness then we will long for others to embrace it too.

Part IV Revelation 22:17 Purpose: To declare God's invitation to eternal life. Aim: I want the listener to come to Christ and to call others to Christ. INTRODUCTION: A few centuries before Christ a man named Alexander conquered almost all of the known world using military strength, cleverness and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008

Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcoming The King

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

Those who welcome Jesus as King must also learn to trust Him with their future.

Palm Sunday: Welcoming the King! Text: Matt. 21:1-17 [also see Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; and John 12:12-19] Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hang Tough!

Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 22, 2004

How do you handle life when you are stressing out?’ I believe the best answer is to "hang tough".

Hang Tough Context: I Cor 13: 1-13 Text: I Cor. 13:7 – “Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Introduction Have you every had one of “those” weeks? You know the times when every thing seems impossible? Or, maybe, you have faced hard times or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

From Creation To Adoption

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 21, 2009

This sermon surveys a biblical theology of God’s love from creation to redemption.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – February 21, 2009 “From Creation to Adoption” We’ve just heard a few snippets of the creation story from the book of Genesis. I’ve titled this message “From Creation to Adoption” because in a short period of time, I hope that we will journey through the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Divine Disappointment

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God