Burden Bearing
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Cast Thy Burden on the Lord
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 55:22ISA 40:29JER 32:17MAT 11:28JHN 14:13ROM 8:28EPH 3:20PHP 4:13HEB 4:161PE 5:7A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of casting our burdens on the Lord, reminding us that while our struggles may feel overwhelming, they are light for God. He illustrates that Christ carries our burdens effortlessly, as He governs the world with strength and grace. Simpson encourages believers to have faith in God's ability to sanctify, heal, and provide, assuring us that nothing is too hard for Jesus. He paints a picture of hope, where even in our darkest moments, we can hear the sweet promise of God's love and power. Ultimately, the message is one of trust and reliance on God's mighty arm to carry us through life's challenges.
The Child and the Book
By D.L. Moody0MAT 11:28D.L. Moody illustrates the comforting nature of Christ as a burden-bearer through a touching story of a father and his son. The son, eager to help, struggles with a heavy book and ultimately breaks down in tears when he cannot manage it alone. The father, seeing his son's distress, lovingly carries both him and the book upstairs, symbolizing how Christ carries our burdens when we are overwhelmed. This sermon emphasizes the importance of relying on Jesus to help us with our struggles and burdens in life.
Amos
By Don Courville1.5K38:37AMO 7:10Don Courville preaches on the life and character of Amos, emphasizing his humility, honesty, wisdom, boldness, and faithfulness as a prophet called by God. He illustrates how Amos, despite being a simple herdsman, was burdened with God's message for Israel and fearlessly proclaimed it, even in the face of opposition. Courville draws parallels between Amos's experiences and the Christian life, highlighting the importance of being yoked to Christ and bearing one another's burdens with love and compassion. The sermon encourages believers to embrace their calling and to share the hope of the Gospel with others, just as Amos did, while also recognizing the weight of God's burden for His people.
Christ's Sympathy to Weary Pilgrims
By Octavius Winslow0PSA 55:22MRK 6:50JHN 11:35ROM 8:281PE 5:7Octavius Winslow preaches about Christ's profound sympathy for weary pilgrims, emphasizing the boundless love and sacrifice of Jesus who took on our sins and burdens. He encourages believers to lean on Christ in times of trouble, reminding them that Jesus is always present to bear their sorrows and provide comfort. Winslow highlights the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty in our trials and the assurance that all things work together for good for those who love Him. The sermon culminates in the invitation to bring our burdens to Jesus, who is our ever-present help and friend.
The Lord My Burden-Bearer
By Octavius Winslow0PSA 34:19PSA 55:22ISA 41:10ISA 53:6MAT 11:28JHN 16:33ROM 8:282CO 12:9PHP 4:191PE 5:7Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound truth that the Lord is our Burden-Bearer, inviting believers to cast their burdens upon Him for sustenance and support. He highlights Jesus' unique qualifications to bear the weight of our sins, trials, and needs, reminding us that no burden is too great for Him. Winslow encourages the faithful to approach Jesus with their struggles, whether they be sin, trials, or difficulties, assuring them of His power, love, and sympathy. The sermon reassures that God's resources are infinite and that He is always ready to provide for His children. Ultimately, it is a call to trust in the Lord's ability to carry our burdens and sustain us through life's challenges.