Sermons on Spirit Of Heaviness:

In The Spirit

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020

When life is difficult, we must cling to our faith in God and find hope and joy.

In The Spirit Philippians 1: 21 - 30 Intro: I read a story of a young man we will call Bob. He decided to go on his first deep-sea fishing trip. After about an hour, he decided that it was the dumbest decision he ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores how to live by the Spirit, focusing on the freedom, fruitfulness, and faithfulness that comes from a Spirit-led life.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to gather together in His name, as we continue to grow and learn on this road of faith, this path of discipleship to which we have been called. Today, we have the privilege to open the sacred pages of God's Word, to drink deeply from the wellspring ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Topics: Walking, Spirit

He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the concept of being our brother's keeper, emphasizing our responsibility towards our family and others, and how we can support them in difficult times, following the example set by Jesus.

Good morning, family! Have you ever thought about what it means to be your brother’s keeper? Today we're going to dive in and really explore what it means in our lives. In Genesis 4:9, after Cain had done the unthinkable and murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy, God asked him, "Where is Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9

Topics: Responsibility, Family

Come Unto Me All Ye Who Are Heavy Laden

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The invitation to come to Jesus is not just for those who do not know Him—it is for all of us, whether we are burdened by sin, overwhelmed by life, or weighed down by emotional pain. Jesus promises to give us rest, but we must come to Him in faith, humility, and surrender.

COME UNTO ME ALL YE WHO ARE HEAVY LADEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28 Supporting Texts: Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 40:29-31 INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28 is one of the most comforting and life-giving calls found in Scripture. It is an open invitation to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Test Of Worry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2020

Worry, anxiety and fear are tools of the enemy. Can we find positive benefits of worry? Worry can breed worry. Worry can weigh us down with heavy spirits that can lead to a lack of trusting God's word.

THE TEST OF WORRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com 9/2/2020 Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Proverbs 12:25 (MSG) Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit - Isaiah 61

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 OUTLINE 1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 1. ENLIGHTENMENT- PREACH THE GOOD NEWS The Holy Spirit comes upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember The Duck / There Is Now No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 7, 2023

Even those of us who call ourselves followers of the Christ find ourselves at times with a yoke weary and heavy laden.And when the yoke is heavy we become more vulnerable to sin and to self condemnation. Yet take heart "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Beloved ... We have a Lord ... that loves us ... fully. That understands the weight ... that the world tries to burden us ... with. Hear again our text from Matthew: Jesus says BIBLE "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. END (Mathew 11:28-30) Jesus shows ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 103:12-14, Micah 7:19, Romans 7:14-19, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Spirit Of God And The Spirit Of Man

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We have to know the difference between the Spirit of God and when it is the emotional side of man.

THE SPIRIT OF GOD AND THE SPIRIT OF MAN JOB 33:4 INTRO: We need to understand the fact of how the Spirit of God works and when the spirit of man starts to functions together with Him. Not knowing that man has a spirit different from the Spirit of God and can function by itself may confuse us in ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Spirit Filled And Spirit Led

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

SPIRIT FILLED AND SPIRIT LED

SPIRIT FILLED AND SPIRIT LED 1. SPIRIT LED 7/4/2010 Rom 8:1 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (KJV) Rom 8:4-9 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Led And Spirit Fed

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 21, 2013

Walking in the Spirit is not as difficult as it seems - but it does require effort.

# #February 24, 2013 Troy First Assembly Text: Romans 8:1-17 – Focus on verse 14 Subject: the Holy Spirit Title – Spirit Fed and Spirit Led Pastor Darrell has told me that there is a real spirit of revival in this church and my message today is a message of encouragement for you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit Or Lobby Spirit?

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 5, 2025

True leadership comes from the Holy Spirit, not human lobbying, manipulation, or ambition.

HOLY SPIRIT OR LOBBY SPIRIT? In today’s modern era, many people are racing to pursue positions, titles, or influence by any means possible. We can see this in politics, business, and sadly, even in church ministry. Those who rely on the lobby spirit—the spirit of seeking human support, lobbying, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What's Weighing You Down?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 29, 2013

To share that we need to unload un-needed weight from our lives and hand it over to Jesus.

I Believe in life we have many things that weigh us down and more times than not, they are things that we can easily let go of but we tend to hold on to them with dear life, weighing ourselves down so much that moving forward is non-existent and almost unachievable in our minds. Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Jephthah: Dealing With The Spirit Of Rejection

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

God Made Each Of Us For & with A Purpose. He designed each with specific skills, gifts & talents that are unique for the divine assignment & destiny He has placed within us. But there are Satanic spirits put on assignment to hinder us. One of such is the Spirit of Rejection.

JEPHTHAH: DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION 1. Judges 11: 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-11, 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic