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What Makes Jesus' Yoke Light? (Matthew 11:1-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

Jesus' expectations are high (Matthew 5-7). So how can he say his yoke is a light burden? Jesus' yoke is not optional, and not secondary. You come to Jesus, in part, by taking on his yoke.

What makes Jesus' yoke light? (Matthew 11:1-30) We were doing family devotions the other night, and I was so proud of two of them, and found their insights so helpful, that I thought I'd sidetrack for a week and just make a record of this for myself. And the best way I know to do that, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30, Matthew 5:17-48, Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 7:21-29

As In The Days Of Noah (Parts 1 & 2)

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 8, 2022

This is a two-part message that examines the days of Noah and the days we are living as we expectantly wait for the Rapture

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View Both Messages at: Week 1- https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/166093 Week 2- https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/167795 We are coming into the season of Advent in a couple of weeks. Advent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-41

Denomination: Brethren

God’s True Light Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Nov 16, 2022

Let the truth of the true light set you free. Living in lies, living in darkness is no way to live. In fact, it's not living at all. The freedom of the true light is the freedom from sin.

I wonder if you have the same problem that I have. I'm not talking about falling asleep when you're supposed to take out the trash, but rather not being able to find a working flashlight when you need one. This is a common problem, you know. I have a tote in the garage, so right when I need ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 24, 2022

This sermon focuses on culture's addiction to creating various versions of a "false-self" and how only God gives us access to the "true-self" made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles with you today, open up to Matthew 16:24. That is the passage, and by the end of the sermon, I promise I will get to it. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun a summer series called “Do not conform. Be transformed”. That series is based on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Genesis 1:27, John 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

I Met Him On The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 4, 2021

The Perfect Lamb of God can and will make you into a new creation by the power of His blood and He will do this because He wants to be with you in your heart and in your life in the here and now … and He wants you to be with Him in Paradise forever.

The three men struggle as they carry their cross beams through the Jerusalem streets. Two of them wear signs around their necks that say “kakourgos” (kaw-coor-gos). The third prisoner lags behind … beaten and broken and so badly torn up that someone has to help Him carry His cross beam. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 1, 2026

Reject the greedy shepherds and rely on the Good Shepherd. Trust Him to bring you home, to bring you what you need, to bring you justice, to bring you together, and to bring you peace.

A group of business leaders were touring a mental hospital, with one of them making some very insensitive and insulting remarks about the patients. After the tour was completed, the group met with various members of the mental hospital staff in the cafeteria. The unkind visitor chatted with Bill, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31, Luke 19:10, John 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:11-16, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Bride For The Son

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2024

Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, The Church and the Bridegroom. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan and The Holy Spirit and The Bride of Christ

2024.06.23. Sermon Notes. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The account of Abraham and Isaac, continues. From the substitute sacrifice at Mount Moriah, to the Father’s Plan to find his son Isaac, a wife. Both accounts give us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24, Genesis 23:1-20, Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 13:14-15, Genesis 15:2, Matthew 22:1-2, John 14:16, John 16:14, John 4:32-34, Romans 8:26, Colossians 1:16-18, John 15:26, Hebrews 1:14, John 14:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joseph Experience – The End. 07 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

The final week in this study, but also a very revealing part of this story! We’ll see exactly WHY the other brothers were not chosen, and the catastrophic results of their actions.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Homework: Did anyone seek God about plans for their life? Did you lay hands on yourself like Paul was going to do for Timothy? I know everyone is reading along with the Joseph ...read more

A King Is Born—to Reign Forever Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Feb 8, 2025

When Jesus reigns, His power lifts you above the weight of the world, His peace quiets the chaos, and His purpose gives you the confidence to move forward, no matter what.

A King is Born (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born A King is Born—To Reign Forever Introduction: This is the final week of our series, “A King is Born.” Over the past few weeks, we’ve walked through the story of how Jesus entered our world. We’ve seen that He was born into a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Knowing God’s PRESENCE, experiencing God’s PROTECTION, and trusting in God’s PURPOSE will enable you to be found faithful.

Found Faithful Acts 18:1-17 According to legend, the devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” When asked to explain why this one tool would not be auctioned off to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agnostic Nazarenes - Mark 6:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

In his hometown, the people didn’t believe Jesus because he was a local handyman. Such an irrational conclusion is due to living by feeling instead of fact. Agnosticism is an effort to justify ignorance.

Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him and such miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58, Luke 4:16-30

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Family Gathering, A Time For Thanksgiving - Genesis 46-47

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2025

Jacob and all his family and possessions move to Egypt to be under Joseph’s care. It’s a time of gathering of family. A time for Thanksgiving. Together as Family, while set apart from this world.

2024.12.01.Sermon Notes. Genesis 46-47 Family Gathering. A time for thanksgiving. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18, BIG IDEA: Jacob and all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 47:1-31, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Luke 9:58, 2 Corinthians 5:20, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Ordinary To Extraordinary

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The best is yet to come

From Ordinary to extra ordinary ? Johns gospel is philosophical, polemic, practical and profound book ? It is one of the most loved gospels by Indian Christian theologians like Sadhu Sundhar Singh, Appasawmy, Bramanadha Upadhyay The main themes of John are Love, Light and Life ? During his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God