Sermons on Tired And Weary:

Jesus Napped

Contributed by William Thompson on Aug 24, 2025

The Bible gives us a beautiful, almost humorous detail about Jesus: He took naps.

How many of you would say you’re tired right now? (Pause, let hands raise and smiles show.) We live in a world that celebrates exhaustion. We wear busyness like a badge of honor. • We brag about how little sleep we got last night: “I only slept four hours, but I still made it to work.” • We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:38, Matthew 8:24

The Significance Of Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

This sermon encourages weary believers to trust God’s steadfast hope and grace, reminding them that faith endures trials and is anchored in Christ’s resurrection.

If your week felt like a whispered prayer under a loud sky, you’re in the right place. Peter wrote to people with tired eyes and tender hearts, people who knew what it was to be squeezed by life. He takes our chin in his hands and points us toward a living hope, a hope that breathes when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Topics: Timeless Faith, Tested Faith, True Faith

God's Word Is Living And Active

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

God's living and active word provides rest for weary souls. God's living and active word reveals everything.

GOD’S WORD IS LIVING AND ACTIVE (Outline) October 9, 2022 – Pentecost 18 – HEBREWS 4:9-13 INTRO: God’s word is living and active. These familiar words in today’s text serve as out theme. Over the years of our Christian lives, we value God’s Word. It is completely true in every detail. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Riddin' Stinkin' Thinkin' Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 9, 2010

In this sermon, we focus on Jacob, Joseph's father, and his negative, faithless attitude. We learn how to overcome those challenges and learn to trust God more.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a group of elderly men who meet every Wednesday for a coffee. 1. They sit for hours drinking their coffee and discussing the problems facing the world. 2. Usually, their discussion is very negative. 3. One day, one of the men surprised his friends by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 13, 2021

In Simeon's Song to the Messiah child, we see his heart, hope, and faith.

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-12-2021 Waiting for… [Slide] I’ve been watching “Get Back,” the Beatles documentary that Peter Jackson has been working on for years. It’s been very interesting and I was especially fascinated with two girls that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

As we unpack this passage we will see several things that we can expect as Jesus followers that give us a living hope.

Living Hope OKAY – let’s do this… SO HERE - is the ‘Powerful Passage’ (1 Peter 1:1-12) that we are going to unpack this morning, in a conversation that I am calling, “Living Hope.” NOW – I want to encourage you to ‘really’ lean in and follow along in your Bibles/App or on the screen, as we read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through Prayer Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 11, 2019

Misconceptions about prayer are common today so we need to have a proper understanding of the word - PRAY – P = Presence of God – R = Reminder of the race we are in – A = Awareness of the spiritual realm – Y = Yeshua in Hebrew means to rescue or deliver and is rooted in the name of Jesus.

Opening Video: The Mighty Influence of a Praying Mom: Rhonwyn Kendrick’s Story Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simeon's Song 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 9, 2024

Simeon was waiting with hope for the Messiah

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-08-2024 Waiting for Gordon Last week, Maxine and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary by crossing off another bucket list item. We ate lunch at Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen in the suburbs. I asked our server, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 8(B) - Our loving Lord declares: "My grace is sufficient for you." Believers learn that in weakness is God’s strength and in weakness is godly boasting.

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU” (Outline) July 6, 2008 -- PENTECOST 8 -- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: Last week studied God’s truly amazing grace. Very simply stated: God’s grace is God’s undeserved love. In our wickedness and in our rebellion we deserve only eternal punishment and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorial Service For Gordon Brown

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

This message was preached for a man who had experienced significant health problems and died in their mid 60's.

Memorial Service for Gordon Brown 2nd Corinthians 5:1-10 Good afternoon. My name is David Henderson and I am the pastor of Eagle’s Landing Baptist church. I have known Mary and Ann for about 15 years. I am honored to be chosen to speak to you today. I want you to know that I am very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sleep Easy: God Is Awake!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2023

The Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, "will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will neither slumber nor sleep." Turn your worries over to God -- He’s going to be up all night anyway!

SLEEP EASY: GOD IS AWAKE! Ps. 121:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ANIMALS IN HEAVEN? 1. There’s a natural curiosity about Heaven. One little boy asked his Mom, “Mom, are there animals in Heaven?” She replied, “What kind of animals?” 2. He said, “Regular animals, cows and bees.” She said, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014

There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

God’s gift fits the needs of the Workers (shepherds) the Weary (Simeon) and the Wanderers (Wise Men). This sermon was given in 3 parts with songs in between.

Christmas - God’s Gift to the Workers, the Weary, and the Wanderers Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Christmas Eve 2006 PART 1: God’s Gift to the Workers – The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 When we hear those words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-35, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

April Showers Bring May Flowers Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

This is part 2 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. How do we deal with the everyday storms that make life stressful, tiring, and hard work. An examination of perspective.

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 2 - April Showers Bring May Flowers Matthew 14:22-33 Last week we began this series on Surviving the Storms of Life. We talked about basic survival skills like avoiding storms, remembering that God is in the storms with you, and casting out spiritual anchors to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 25, 2015

We must make our brothers and sisters in Christ (as well as the lost) feel the real need to be a part of the worshipping community. If we are persecuted for our work, we can take comfort in the knowledge that in the end God will fashion eternity.

Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Anglican