Sermons on Sharing Burdens:

Looking Forward

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 11, 2024

I wrote this to be a devotional I share at a local assisted living home where our church goes to do ministry

Warn them that this devotional has a sad part but the sadness will illustrate the joy of God. We will start this time of study with what should be a simple question. Which one of you has lived your life without experiencing challenging times when you didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14, Romans 8:18, Colossians 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mark Of Christ"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 18, 2010

Christ marks you as His own with the Holy Spirit, consequently, we 1. Care, 2. We Bear, 3. We Share

“The Mark of Christ” August 22, 2010 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

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

God Answers Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Often we are impatient in prayer and want God to respond even before we say Amen. In contrast, Paul wasn't burdened by a quest for immediate answers and never gave up speaking to the Lord about the Colossians.

God answers prayer So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honour and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thief Named Grudge Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 29, 2011

To share how holding a grudge is no good for anyone and how we must lay them to the side and move on in life.

We often hear the term "holding a grudge". What is a "grudge", what does it look like, and how does one "hold it"? "Grudge" is an actual word and it’s dictionary meaning is: a feeling of resentment or ill will over some grievance, or to harbor resentment. To "hold or carry a grudge" would then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Other

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 18, 2002

Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12 speaks from experience that there are events that follow our physical death. The burden of this talk is to prepare you, not for death, but for the events that occur between your dying and your final destination.

S012002 What happens when we die? 2 Corinthians 12 Sermon series Sermons you would bring a friend to hear Preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church. Beginning: Here is how it will happen: You will be distracted for just a moment by something in the car. You will hear tires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A God Of Grace Delivers His Sinful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2008

Israel simply refused the reasonable worship of God. Instead they burdened Him with unreasonable sin. If Israel was to be delivered it would be because of God’s grace & not because of Israel’s response to God’s promises.

ISAIAH 43: 22-28 A GOD OF GRACE DELIVERS HIS SINFUL SERVANTS It is not because of Israel’s right response to YAHWEH’s promise of help that He will deliver them. Rather than responding humbly, His people had grown wear of Him. They simply went through the motions of religion. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Rollercoaster Depression Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

“Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.”

Definition: “Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.” According to Psychiatrists Frank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Sabbath Parable Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

God’s commandments aren’t to be a burden to us; they are principles help us enjoy life. And when we trust His Word, we experience His life-changing power.

INTRODUCTION For the past year we’ve been studying the Parables and Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel According to Matthew. In this passage today, we are going to consider a Sabbath parable and in the next message we’ll consider the Sabbath miracle. Many people are confused about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Of Spirit: Selfishness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue to l

Confronting Our Poverty of Spirit Luke 16:19-31 It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 15, 2017

Am I really free? YES! What am I free from? We are free from the penalty of sin, We are free from the bondage of sin, We are free from the burden of the Law.

Freedom Galatians 5:1, 13 July 2, 2017 Am I really free? YES! John 8:36 Justification by Faith: We are justified before God, not by our works, but our genuine faith in Jesus and His atoning work on the cross. What am I free from? We are free from the penalty of sin “It is finished” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015

The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon 2 - Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2025

As we become mission minded disciples who seek to share our faith, it helps to understand the costs and benefits of sharing our faith. It will help us remain motivated as we experience the costs and challenges of seeking the lost.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country many years ago before cellphones and they decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Unveiling Or Uncovered"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016

Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

“Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Matchmaking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Explores the importance of faith, obedience to God's guidance, and the joy of finding a partner who shares our devotion to God.

Greetings and welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering under the watchful eye of our Lord. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound exploration of faith, obedience, and divine partnership. In the grand tapestry of God's Word, we find a myriad of lessons and stories, each ...read more

Topics: Isaac, Rebekah