Sermons on Light Yoke:

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. Christians, like that great light, are to be conspicuous signs for others to find their way "home" to God,

• “THE EXTREMITY OF THE ISLE, PHAROS, IS A ROCK WHICH HAS UPON IT A TOWER CONSTRUCTED OF WHITE MARBLE WITH MANY STORIES AND BEARS THE SAME NAME AS THE ISLAND. • THIS WAS AN OFFERING BY SOSTRATUS OF KNIDOS, A FRIEND OF THE KING’S, FOR THE SAFETY OF MARINERS, AS THE INSCRIPTION SAYS; FOR SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To Me

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus invites those who are weary to come to Him and find rest.

Come to me, all you 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, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30  Jesus extends the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson's First Wife (Judges 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2025

How important is it that a marriage have a common faith? Let's begin in Judges 14.

How foolish is choosing a life’s marriage partner solely because of their looks? How important is having the same faith values? Let’s begin in Judges 14. What happened when Samson traveled and saw a foreign woman? Samson traveled down to Timnah. While he was in Timnah, a Philistine woman caught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Burdens Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

The Law Enslaves The Believer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2019

Paul had gone to great lengths as he tried to show these Galatians the foolishness of being swayed by these false teachers, who asserted that while we are saved by grace, we are still obligated to keep the Law of God perfectly or we would lose our salvation.

November 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.1: The Law Enslaves the Believer (5:1-2) Galatians 5.1-2 (KJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 13, 2018

The Magna Carta of spiritual emancipation, the Declaration of Independence from salvation by works, and the Manifesto of Gospel Liberty are only a few of the phrases we could use to describe the main theme of Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

Title: Free at Last Text: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1). Scripture Reading: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Lamp Still Burning?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2019

A study in Psalm 56: 1 – 13

Psalm 56: 1 – 13 Is your lamp still burning? To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A Michtam of David when the Philistines captured him in Gath. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me. 2 My enemies would hound me all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Marriage Not Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 21, 2007

To show why an unequal yoke in marriage is ill advised.

The Unequal Yoke “A Marriage Never Made In Heaven” Aim: To show the problems related to the unequal yoke in marriage, and to give guidelines in choosing a mate. Text: 2Corinthians 6:14 cf. Nehemiah 13:23-29 Introduction: The Word of God plainly declares that a child of God is not to be united in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Three Christian Emblems (Or The Three Phases Of The Christian Life)

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Make your choice…Christ offers you His yoke, His cross, His crown. The devil can give you wealth, pleasure, and a curse. If you choose the crown, you must content yourself to submit to the cross and the yoke which are all linked to each other. So what do

Intro: Briefly discuss religious and national symbols. Explain the Christian flag. Instead of just one main symbol—the cross, I propose three, and these are: the YOKE, CROSS and CROWN. Let us examine each of these word pictures and learn some insightful lessons from their spiritual meanings. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: *other

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

Lettin’ it shine.....

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Letting your light shine.

INTRODUCTION. A. Matthew 5:16 tells us that we, as Christians, are to let our lights shine before men. B. Mankind is under condemnation. They would rather remain in darkness than come into the light of Christ, because their deeds are evil (John 3:19). C. But Christ is the "light of the world" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Don’t Get Stressed, Get Some Rest

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon to show the liberation that is available through sharing the yoke of Christ

How often have you just wanted to get away from it all, to escape the burdens of your everyday routine? How often have you felt that life is getting the better of you and had the feeling that you can’t go on any longer? How often have you felt that there simply aren’t enough hours in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

What A Great Difference

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

There is a difference between dark and light. Fellowship should be with those on the same spiritual journey.

WHAT A GREAT DIFFERENCE SCRIPTURE: II Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: or what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” What a great difference. “You can’t get two things more opposite than light and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal