Sermons on worldly burdens:

Lesson 23. The Source Of Worldliness (James 4:1-10) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.

Text: James 4:1-3 (NIV) [part 1] 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2. You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A No-Compromise Christian Vs. A Worldly Compromise Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the differences between a no-compromise Christian and a worldly compromise Christian, based on biblical principles.

As believers in Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world and its influences. However, many Christians today are compromising their faith and values, leading to a watered-down version of Christianity. In this sermon, we will explore the differences between a no-compromise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

22. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:2 - Message 22 – A Burden Bearer Bears The Burdens Of Others – Be One Of Them! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 28, 2025

Practical Christianity at work is bearing the burdens your fellow believers have, whatever those burdens, in love and concern and fellowship. We all are to be burden bearers and by doing so we fulfil the law of Christ. Love one another as I have loved you!

22. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:2 - Message 22 – A BURDEN BEARER BEARS THE BURDENS OF OTHERS – BE ONE OF THEM! [1]. BE A BURDEN BEARER {{Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ.”}} In the closing verses of this letter Paul issues some important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:43-45, John 13:34, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Our Freedom In Christ SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God, through Christ Jesus, has liberated us from our chains, yet often we fail to recognize this and instead burden ourselves with worldly concerns. This sermon aims to remind believers of the freedom granted to us by the Son of God, and to discourage the self-imposition of unnecessary burdens.

Freedom or Liberty has been considered as a basic human right throughout history. In today's world, the issue of freedom is highly discussed, especially in our country. However, we often fail to realize that God in Christ Jesus has already set us free from bondage. This sermon aims to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Freedom, Faith

Living Lent 6: The Donkey Reveals A Burdened Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 6 - “The Donkey Reveals a Burdened Savior” We are in the home stretch now. Lent… is coming to an end. We have spent five full weeks trying to get ready for Easter by focusing on Christ and preparing our hearts and minds for that splendid Easter morning. How many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Your Burdens To The Lord…leave Them There!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2023

The radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was loved by some and hated by others. However, for years when he was alive he was the most listen to person on talk radio.

His success in talk radio came about because many feel that he expressed on national radio what many Americans think and cannot express. That is, he gave his listeners a voice to public express what they believed. One reason many people like to read the Psalms in the Old Testament is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

A Five Part Series In Getting To Know God - We start with God already knows YOU

I am excited to start this journey with you on “Getting To Know God”. Some of you reading this have not made the decision to follow the Lord yet and some of you have been following Jesus for many years. Some of you made the decision to follow the Lord but somehow the worries of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Moving Past Religion That Weighs You Down Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the burdensome approach to religion that the Pharisees had and what Jesus offers instead.

PHARISEE RELIGION: “Got-to’s” and guilt lead to a heavy burden. - Matthew 23:4. - Cf. v. 3 – The Pharisees don’t practice what they preach, so they’re putting out a standard, but the “unwashed masses” don’t know how to avoid the guilt. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Bound To Be Set Free

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problem Solving 101

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 8, 2010

Do you have problems that are almost impossible to fix, your Father in Heaven can help. This sermon shows that even the Apsotles were reluctant to ask for His help.

PROBLEM SOLVING 101 (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (Small portions of Max Lucado’s “Every Day Deserves a Chance” are used in this sermon.) Ever had a problem and just thought to yourself, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pots And People Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2013

Message about the woman of Samaria and how she left her pot of discouragement, slander and disappointment with Jesus.

Title: Pots and People Theme: Show that when we encounter Jesus we can leave with our burdens lifted. Text: John 4:4 - 29 The Encounter John 4:4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar John 4:6-7 Now Jacob's well was there. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Church Of God

No Longer Slaves To Worry Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 3, 2019

God's people often live in slavery to problems in their lives even though they are believers. This series deals with how to be free from the bondage of these problems.

No Longer Slaves to Worry Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROPS: 2 small weights, 2 heavy weights and 2 strong laundry cloth bags, one inside the other to be strong enough to hold all four weights. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-8, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living Is A Team Effort

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

Bear one another’s burdens Bear his own load

Christian living is a team effort Can you recall a time in your life when you really needed some kind of help and someone was there to lend you a hand? Being a Christian requires that you put others before yourself. Christians are not hermits, we strive to enjoy the fellowship of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2020

When the burdens of life and living seem to great to bear, Jesus bids us to come to Him.

Come To Me Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: During WWII the US Marines captured the island of Saipan. The Japanese army ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below that cliff are rocks, water and the beach. It is a very steep drop-off. American ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed