Sermons on Tired:

"Don't You Know? Haven't You Heard?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2015

A sermon about trusting in God when the going gets tough.

"Don't You Know? Haven't You Heard?" Isaiah 40:21-31 In the Upper Room devotional for this past Monday Amy Grenoble wrote about her many years of battling with an eating disorder. Her days were filled with mental battles, prayers of desperation, attempts to repair injured relationships and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

What A Big Catch Of Fish!

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

Jesus was still teaching the disciples lessons - even after the tomb. Here, he teaches a lesson using a miraculous catch of fish.

VERSES 1-3 Jesus was still trying to teach the disciples a lesson, even after His death. Jesus was going to leave the disciples in charge of His work and His mission here on this earth. After the events of Christ’s death, some believe that Peter returned to fishing because he felt ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Plough Ahead!

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jun 7, 2022

In his senior year of high school, my father, Ron Zachrich, was elected president of the Future Farmers of America club at Napoleon High School. It was Dad’s fondest wish to become a farmer. He understood tractors, soils, seeds, and best practices. He loved the work and especially the harvest.

Luke 9:51-62 “Plough Ahead!” Friends in Christ, In his senior year of high school, my father, Ron Zachrich, was elected president of the Future Farmers of America club at Napoleon High School. Since he was raised on a farm by his German immigrant grandparents, it was Dad’s fondest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Rest For The Weary Matthew 11:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2024

There is a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls

Rest for the Weary Matthew 11:28 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus beckons to all who are burdened and heavy-laden, offering them rest. Let us delve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Psalm 62:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:30, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

“Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Make A Difference

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

have the right attitude about work - share the effort

Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Episcopal

The Poison Of Pride

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 9, 2024

What are you proud of? Are you proud of the accomplishments that you’ve made? Are you proud of the bad habits you’ve cut out of your life? Think about it, really. What are you proud of?

What are you proud of? Are you proud of the accomplishments that you’ve made? Are you proud of the bad habits you’ve cut out of your life? Think about it, really. What are you proud of? Now I want to ask you, do you carry that pride with you? Do you post on Social Media for all the world to see? Do ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:14

I Shall Not Want” Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025

Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

H.o.p.e Hanging On Patiently Every Day. Romans 12:12

Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025

Learning to be hanging on patiently every day in our lives with the Lord. Teaching from the Lord of how to live life with your priorities with order.

Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 12, 2025

This sermon calls us to love like Jesus by fully loving God and to love others above ourselves. It should move us to use Jesus as the example on how love should be.

Imagine a world where love was the foundation of every decision, every action, and every interaction. Picture a community where people went out of their way to care for one another…not because they had to, but because they wanted to. Let me share a story to help us see this: There was a young boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:20-21, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Stop

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Life is a weary journey, but God has built a rest stop into the rhythm of our lives — a Sabbath rest in Jesus Christ, where trust replaces fear, grace replaces striving, and His finished work becomes our peace.

Introduction A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, trying to put them at ease with small talk. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked a little girl. Without hesitation, she said, “Tired.” She had been watching the adults in her life, always ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When We Try To Do God's Job

Contributed by James Osborne on Sep 14, 2025

Abram and Sarai tried to fulfill God's Promise themselves, by using Hagar and made a mess out of it.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been at a restaurant and waited so long for your drinks, or for a refill, that you decide to just take things into your own hands and get them yourself? I witnessed just such a situation one day when I was in college at a TGIFridays in Covington. I had organized a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-16, 2 Peter 3:3-13, Isaiah 55:6-13, Colossians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’s First Public Events, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2025

As Jesus confronted the "false religious" on-goings in the Temple, we must ask if we are willing to confront sin, cast it out, and live a life devoted to Him? Or, will we allow our own desires and emotions to lead us?

John, Part 9 Series: Jesus’s First Public Events, Part 2 John 2:12-22 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here today; dismiss children -- Continuing series; REM: John less focused on chronology; purpose (redeem) - Read John 2:12-22 / Pray Point 1 – Confronting Sin ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22, Psalm 69:9, Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems At The Altar Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Praying

PROBLEMS AT THE ALTAR OF PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic you are about to study is titled "Problems at the alter of prayers." Our first text for this message is Luke 18 verses 1 to 8. In this passage, you will see the need to continuously trouble God with prayers as God would not hesitate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal