Sermons on Top Heavy:

A Fight Plan For Finding Hope When Your Heart Is Heavy

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 42 & 43

Hoping to help his church save some money…Pastor Jones decided to paint the church exterior himself. The funds were low and all he had on hand was one bucket of paint. So…he collected as many empty buckets as he could find and gathered them close to the water spicket on the side of the church ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

The Top 12 Lies You'll Hear In College

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 7, 2010

Modern academia is more a quagmire of deception than a beacon of truth; know what lies are being told on campus and why they just aren't true.

The Top 12 Lies you’ll hear in College
 Note: There are numerous sources for the information here. Jn.8:32 - Jesus says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 
 Denzel Washington started out the “Great Debaters” saying, “I am here to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Your Elevatgr Go All The Way To The Top

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009

TO GET CHRISTIANS TO SEE WHERE THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY.

PP0202 DOES YOUR ELEVATOR GO ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP? John 6:60-66 Joh 6:60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Denomination: Baptist

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

Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

"TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In The Tops Of The Mulberry Trees..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 23, 2005

It is not the man with a motive but the man with a purpose who prevails. David is our classic example. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Everyone has met the character David. Who can forget him. Young, innocent, brave and of course handsome to a fault...but not without them! All of us do. Have faults that is. David was no exception. He who was after God’s own heart often times let his own heart get in his way. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

More To Faith Than One Mountain Top Victory

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

Acct of Elijah and Ahab

MORE TO FAITH THAN ONE MOUNTAIN TOP VICTORY 1 KG 19 DR. MICHAEL POPE 1. V 19:1-3 ELIJAH COMES DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOP a. He was no mere prophet: He had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pits To The Palace

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

The bottom to the top

From the Pits to the Palace Psalm 40:1-12 Introduction; >Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us. >When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to deliver us from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Last Sermon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2018

This was our Lords last public message. It is a scathing denunciation of false religion that paraded itself under the guise of truth. Some of the common people no doubt were shocked at his words, for they considered the Pharisees righteous.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Jesus’ Last Sermon Matthew 23:1-39 (focal passage), Mark 12:38-40, Luke 20:45-4 Matthew 23:1-39 1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Top Ten: Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 17, 2002

Christians are without excuse, if they do not obey, honor, respect and care for their parents.

Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL October 17 2002 Joe Bedy Commandment # 5 has a promise with it. God’s promises are often conditional if you do this, then I will do this for you. Exo 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Top 7 Lies You’ll Hear At College

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

Many young people go to college as Christians, but due to the secularism and the anti-Christian propaganda force-fed them, they become agnostics or atheists.They must become knowledgeable of the foundations of their Christian faith.

THE TOP 7 LIES YOU’LL HEAR AT COLLEGE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT AISLE IS THE POLISH SAUSAGE ON? 1. People today over-react, especially about politically correct topics. There was a customer who asked, "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" 2. The clerk asked, "Are you Polish?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God