Sermons on San Mateo 11:25:

Rest For Our Souls

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 5, 2017

Where can we find rest from our heavy burdens?

Intro What burdens do we carry? What does criticism of believers who are different from us do for us? Where can we find rest from these heavy burdens? Purpose Let’s find rest from the heavy burdens that we and others place upon ourselves. Plan Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about burdens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unto Me

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2017

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Introduction: A major problem in our nation today, and not a day goes by without it being mentioned in the news media, is corruption. All attempts to end it have proved unsuccessful as many people see nothing wrong with it. The reason is that they are always hearing that lying and cheating pays. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-49, Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Yokes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2017

God will break the yokes that are not from him.

14A A yoke is a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the cart or plow that they are to pull. There are four kinds of yokes-- (1).Unyoked means single. Many of you are unyoked (single). For some, it is a gift from God and your vocation. (2). Unequally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

Finding Rest In Uncertainty

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 23, 2017

Finding rest & contentment in uncertain times by following the invitation of Jesus to "Come to Me"

When we look at the first part of our text today we see Jesus talking to the people about living in a world of uncertainty, living a life of restlessness without peace and surety. “We played the flute and you didn’t dance, we played a funeral march and you didn’t weep and cry.” John Lived out in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woes Upon The Privileged Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2017

God loves us, but we are not saved by His love; but by the death and resurrection of Christ, and by faith in Him. Jesus taught that faith and repentance are two sides of the coin, we call salvation.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee (21) Woes Upon the Privileged (Genesis 19:24) Matthew 11:20-30 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; (Genesis 19:24) God saw to it that Lot was safely inside Zoar, and then the rain came. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Francis For The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018

St. Francis stands out in the thirteenth century, perhaps the last great Catholic century, and a recovery of his spirit would be a good start toward converting the culture of this twenty-first century.

October 4, 2018 St. Francis of Assisi The saint we celebrate today is probably the most famous one of the second Christian millennium, and I suspect also the one we need most to emulate today. Our modern culture is steeped in materialism and consumerism. I can prove that by asking you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Catholic

The Promise Of Rest Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 26, 2018

This message looks at the type of rest that Jesus promises and who it was promised to.

Pinky Swear, rest Sometimes you hear people talk about how hard they work and how tired they are. But in 2018 in North America, I’m not sure that we have that completely in perspective. And I understand that there are different types of work and different types of tired. I was in a meeting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time , Year A; 14th Sunday, Cycle A-- Different Yokes For Different Folks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 13, 2020

It is an act not of juggling balls on a stage, but of carrying eggs from a barn.

A yoke is a wooden frame fitted on working animals to evenly balance the load on each individual animal and allow them to work as a team. Jesus wears the yoke and we are yoked to him. A teacher read to her class the text, “My yoke is easy.” “Who can tell me what a yoke is?” she asked. A boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

A Christian's Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2020

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For Your Soul (Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 26, 2020

We live in the world of Covid-19. We are laden with many yokes throughout the day and night and throughout our life with one or the other, again and again.

Reflection Rest for your Soul We live in the world of Covid-19. We live in the world of digital pandemic. We live in the world of economic crisis. We live in the world of environmental degradation. We live in the world of dishonest political power. We live in the world of religious ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm 145:1, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:11-13, Matthew 11:25-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Come Unto Me: An Exposition Of Matthew 11:16-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2020

Jesus' invitation to come to Him has an "or else" component to it.

Come Unto Me: An Exposition of Matthew 11:16-30 The Gospel lectionary text selection for what is called Proper 9, seems at first to be quite odd. The selections are Matthew 11:16-20 and 11:25-30, leaving out what is between. The first selection talks about the people rejecting the message of both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:26-30, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come To Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2020

When the burdens of life and living seem to great to bear, Jesus bids us to come to Him.

Come To Me Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: During WWII the US Marines captured the island of Saipan. The Japanese army ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below that cliff are rocks, water and the beach. It is a very steep drop-off. American ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Is Shown To Be Right By Its Results ...

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jul 4, 2020

Independence Day Sermon, July 2020, during the Pandemic - Responsibility is part of freedom

Reading of the Word: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Sermon: The Freedom of Following Jesus - Wisdom is shown to be right by its results When I first looked at this passage I actually only intended to preach on the last couple of verses here on Independence Day Weekend. I actually verbalized it to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Christ's Freedom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 6, 2020

Though we're born into this world in bondage to sin, we have freedom in Christ Jesus our Lord.

July 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Romans 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 The Gift of Christ’s Freedom Last week I came upon this prayer by Henri Nouwen. I share it now: O Lord, who else or what else can I desire but you? You are my Lord, Lord of my heart, mind, and soul. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

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