Sermons on Matthew 11:29:

Fall Back

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011

To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:27-30

Denomination: Other

Is The Yoke On You? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2011

The walk with the Master requires great effort on our part. However, the load we bear is made easy by the one we serve.

Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite and letter were signed by Vice President Cheney himself. It is not every day you receive an invitation like that. On the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forty Days Later Was A Big Day!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 18, 2012

The Ascension was a BIG DAY in the church and Jesus is there with the Father in heaven on our team, looking out for us still. So are we living like he is?

Thursday was a big day in the life of the Church. I was in Wellington on Thursday learning more about Natural Church development which is a Church Health Survey that’s been put together by a bloke by the name of Christian A Swartz who will incidentally be in Christchurch in a couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rest For The Stressed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 19, 2012

There is no reason to stress out trying to follow Jesus.

Rest for the Stressed June 14, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is no reason to stress out trying to follow Jesus. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: The driver of an ox wagon was on his way to market when he overtook an old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Taking His Yoke Is No Joke Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

How taking the yoke of Jesus is the key to life.

INTRODUCTION I’ve got to admit I am REALLY excited about sharing this message with you! This is one of my favorite passages of scripture in the Bible and I’ve quoted it hundreds of times, but I’ve never devoted an entire message to it. Now, I realize sometimes people who hear me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day Rest

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2012

Only in Jesus can we find true rest. He says Come to me, I will Carry your burdens, all you have to do is Commit yourself to my yoke.

Labor Day Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Start sermon time with you tube video of the seven dwarfs singing Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho; it’s off to Work We Go. Intro: I love that song, don’t you? Grumpy was always my favorite dwarf. We have changed that song just a little bit over the years haven’t we? We now sing I Owe, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating The Surprises Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

God can and will help us change so we can be better equipped to handle change. If we will go all in with God and give our lives to Him, He will help us learn to navigate the surprises of life in a way that brings Him honor and produces something good in o

Navigating the Surprises of Life Intro: How many of you enjoy surprises? I know, I know – it depends on what the surprise is. For example, your tax return comes back with $500 more than you expected – that is a good surprise! Or, back when we used VCR’s… one day you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking At 9/11

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 6, 2011

Looking back at 9/11 and what it was that help get us through and what we need in order to continue on!

For me, serving as a soldier during 9/11 was one of the most difficult moments of my life. At the time of the attacks I was serving the United States Army at Schofield barracks, Hawaii. I can remember getting called out to P.T. earlier than normal. We had a mass formation with the post Commander. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Other

You Can’t Handle It All

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 15, 2011

Share that many of us are going much faster and doing far more than Christ would have us do. We need to slow down!

The title of today’s message is “You Can’t Handle It All,” but the reality is many of you, you’re trying to do way more than you probably should. Because of that, most of us are often overwhelmed. We’re in a hurry. We’re rushed. We’re late. In fact, how many of you are so often in a rush that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Unforced Rhythms Of Grace

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011

Shows how the Lord has come to set us free from the bonds of religion.

*Note: I use a variety of sources. The thought is original for me. So if you see similarities in some ideas it is because of research. Title: The Unforced Rhythms of Grace Theme: To show the rest that we have in Christ and His Spirit Text: Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Hijacking Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

The Company We Keep, part 9. When we decide to get serious about spiritual practices in our lives, we find that grace gets hijacked and replaced with guilt and oppression. How does this happen, and what are we to do?

Hijacking Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 27, 2009 We have come a long way in our learning about the Jesus life – how to enter into and live in the life of peace and rest Jesus said is available to us. Today I want to talk to you about some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Choice To Rejoice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010

We are not a victim of the circumstance. We have a choice to rejoice. Updated October 2020.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 11:28-30. What a powerful message ....in the Gospel of Matthew and ....in Paul's letter ...to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, John 11:35, Isaiah 61:10-11, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Philippians 4:4-9, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

A Five Part Series In Getting To Know God - We start with God already knows YOU

I am excited to start this journey with you on “Getting To Know God”. Some of you reading this have not made the decision to follow the Lord yet and some of you have been following Jesus for many years. Some of you made the decision to follow the Lord but somehow the worries of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Yesterday we talked about the “Yoke” of God. Today we will be talking about why we should wear this yoke and how it can set us free.

Matthew 11:28-30 “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.” Yesterday we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Satan loves for us to live in Chaos. Jesus desires order. Which one are you? As we recap this past week let us go over a few truths.

Matthew 11:28-30 “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.” Yesterday I received a call that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30