Sermons on Matthew 9:12-12:9:

Hidden Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 3, 2011

God hides himself from the arrogant and reveals himself to the humble, childlike people who love him.

Imagine that you hear the roar of a car engine outside your door. As you look out, you see a red sports convertible, and in it is a young man with flowing hair and mirrored sunglasses. You can see that he is well tanned because he doesn’t have a shirt on — just shorts and flip flops. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Its Happy Hour, Somewhere!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 4, 2011

You know some people could use an hour just like that at church, a time where you let go of everything else, forget about all the, well lets just call it stuff on all of our minds and simply focus on Jesus,

Its Happy Hour Somewhere The world does a lot, looking for happiness, people are constantly looking for things to make them feel better, there is a lot of money spent by people to make themselves happy. They even coined a phrase for it, happy hour, that’s right “happy hour” A time when you just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest God’s Way

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 16, 2011

The Sabbath reminds us of our need for rest. God gave the Sabbath to Israel and through Jesus God gives us a Sabbath rest as well.

Richard Swenson wrote a book in the 1990’s entitled, “Margin” in which he describes modern society as so overcommitted and over scheduled that we have no space left for rest. A reviewer writes: Overload is not having time to finish the book you’re reading on stress. Margin is having time to read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

What Jesus Is After

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This sermon is to give a clear presentation of the Gospel to young people to help them understand "what Jesus is after" in their lives.

What Jesus is After I know in the beginning, things can be awkward, but let me encouarge you, walking with God is the most eternal decision you can ever make. I remember awhile back, when my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, went to church and it was just hard for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27-28

Denomination: Other

Resting Your Soul From Stress

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jul 26, 2011

Your life is a lot like a Rubber band...some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress.

Mt. 11:28-30 Your life is a lot like a Rubber band Some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress. Apostle Paul said it this way We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deflating Our Worries

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 26, 2011

To share how to live without allowing our worries to run our lives.

I want to start this morning’s message off by passing out a visual aid to you. Balloons! In a moment I am going to read a list of stressful situation. Each time you hear a situation similar to one you experienced in the past week, blow a deep breath into your balloon. Don’t let any of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Other

"It's Not About Eggs"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2011

Joining is the joy of serving Christ.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “It’s Not about Eggs” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Not too terribly long ago I was having a conversation with a wonderful person, whom I dearly love, but who had also decided to move their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2011

As a disciple, we are called to see Christ and emulate Him; to see a need and meet it.

I am an ambassador for Christ. I am God’s masterpiece. I am an overcomer through Christ. • I am the salt of the earth and light of the world. • I have an identity that cannot be ignored, an influence that cannot be neglected. • This is a calling, not an option. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reach

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Continuing in a series about the purposes of our church. This is about outreach.

Matthew 9:9-13 – The Reach Today I want to tell you a story. It’s a good story, too. It has conflict and underhanded dealings. It has redemption and the promise of a bright future ahead. Plus, it’s true. Today’s story comes to you from Matthew 9:9-13. The same story is also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to stop living in fear and worry in this world by trying not to get too comfortable here in this earth.

We had been given a gift to go the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC to go on a Rope Course and Zip Line. First of all you get into a harness which feels like you are a two year old that has just gotten into trouble for the 20th time. Now you are on a leash, a short leash. The rope course is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

You Are Evited Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

Last week we talked about how this door represents the door to WFA. When someone knocks on your door and you are a welcoming person like Mr. Rogers, you say…. “Come in”, “make yourself at home”, “welcome”. The way we live our lives, the words we speak to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Evited Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

Last week we talked about how this door represents the door to WFA. When someone knocks on your door and you are a welcoming person like Mr. Rogers, you say…. “Come in”, “make yourself at home”, “welcome”. The way we live our lives, the words we speak to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God