Sermons on Mateo 11:29:

Rest For The Stressed

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

“Rest For The Stressed” will look at three commands Jesus gave for people who are weary and stressed out. Religion is a heavy burden, but Jesus invites us to experience real rest for our souls.

The Crossing Community Church “Rest For The Stressed” Pastor Jim Botts August 11th, 2002 Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Aug 30, 2002

Jesus never tried to prove who He was. He was the only S.I.G.N. that we need to have in order to know God.

Allow Me to Introduce Myself Matthew 11:25-30 Last week, we saw how Jesus introduced the Father to us. This week, let’s see how Jesus introduced Himself to His disciples. It is important for us to understand that Jesus never tried to “prove” who He was. He stated facts, and left it up to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

{All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Take Your Burdens To Jesus

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

We all have troubles in our life. We have times when things just seem to go against us, but it is at these times...when our faith is tested..that we must be strong. Instead of turning to self or turning to man...we need to turn to Jesus.

Jesus Is Our Burden Bearer? Father the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping. I commit myself to do the very best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me that I may speak for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is For Losers

Contributed by Chris Mason on Dec 21, 2002

The birth of Christ is for the weak and weary, the sinful and shameful, the harassed, helpless and for those without hope!

Intro. Read Luke 2:1-20 Isn’t that a wonderful passage! Celebrating a baby born in a manger. The birth of Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! It leaves you with a nice, warm feeling on the inside. But the more that I read this story the more I am convinced of this one simple, yet profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

This message explains how we should come to Jesus.

Come Unto Me Sunday, November 24, 2002 (PM) Text: Proverbs 13:15; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: Often times in our walk with God we become tired, burdened down and heavy laden. But we must remember that in our walk with Jesus when these times come, and they will come, that turning our back on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Relax, Will Ya? Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

A key to longetivity and effectiveness in life and ministry is finding real relaxation. Here are 3 ways to find what you need.

I. INTRODUCTION A. READ The Devil’s Convention. B. Stress-Free Holidays is just the cover for the season because the holidays are so hectic. 1. But these messages – last week, today, and thru December – are applicable to whatever season or depth of busy-ness is overwhelming you. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

It Is Well

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 6, 2002

This sermon is to encourage the saints of God to stay with Christ and reach out for those who don t know him.

It is Well When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll, whatever my lot Thou, hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Christ paints two pictures in this passage. One picture is of extreme weariness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Jesus is still actively involved in lives today, even though He no longer graces the earth with His physical presence. Just as He was committed to help the weary and burdened when He walked among us, so too, He tells us to come, to take, to learn, and to

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Rev. Brian Bill 5/27/01 A recent cover of Newsweek magazine shows a picture of Harvard president Neil Rudenstine. He didn’t make the cover because of any famous accomplishments. No, his face is center stage because of something that he’s not real proud of -- there’s one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

A Special Invitation For You

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Feb 26, 2001

An Invitation Sermon for the Lost

A Special Invitation to YOU! Matthew 11:28-30 Everyone has at one time or another received an Invitation to something. It may have been for a Birthday Party, a Wedding, Etc. Today, in our Text Verses, we see an Invitation. Let us examine this Invitation from the Word of God. 1. WHO THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Busters

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2001

Life is full of stress which needs to busted or removed from our lives.

STRESS BUSTERS Matthew 11:28-30 INTRO.- Stress. Who needs it? No one. Who wants it? No one. Who has it? Everyone. ILL.- Joe Krebs is a local TV anchorman in Washington D.C. His three-hour morning newscast requires that he wake up every morning at 2:30 a.m. He found out about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Can Be Measured By The Clock

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 26, 2001

Funeral Service for a 4 year old child, who was buried in a Natural Burial Site, after a long battle with an agressive cancer.

When a child dies, we are inclined to say “What a pity he was taken before he was ripe and able to bear fruit”. We speak of promise rather than actual achievement. This would be quite unfair to XXXXXX. We don’t speak in the same way of a new blade of wheat: we appreciate it for what it is – a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope Beyond Brokeness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ.

HOPE BEYOND BROKENNESS! Thesis: Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational