25 sermons preach from Matthew 11 — 22 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 3 from the classic library.
“Having heard the gospel of the kingdom, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force.”
“John the Baptist asked if Jesus was the one; Jesus told him to report what he had seen—blind receive sight, the lame walk, etc.”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
Charles Spurgeon
JOHN, the forerunner of Christ, had some followers who continued with him after Christ had come in the flesh, and openly manifested himself among the people. These disciples were in doubt as to whether Jesus was the Messiah or no. I believe that John himself had…
Read the full text“The kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent takes it by force.”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“the kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent takes it by force.”
A teaching and corporate prayer service emphasizing the power of united, sustained intercession—how corporate prayer differs from private prayer, creates spiritual synergy, and accelerates breakthrough—along with ministry announcements and calls to give and volunteer.
“The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent takes it by force.”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“Having heard the gospel of the kingdom, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force.”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“"For the prophets and the law have prophesied until John." (Jesus' statement in Matthew 11:13.)”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.
George Whitefield
Matthew 11:28 -- "Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Nothing is more generally known than our duties which belong to Christianity; and yet, how amazing is it, nothing is less practiced? There is much of…
Read the full text“The invitation: 'Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.'”
A Psalm 55–centered message taught from Psalm 55 about finding God-given peace amid pain, betrayal, and overwhelm. The preacher urges honest lament to God, warns against mistaking escape for peace, and shows that true, sustaining peace comes from God even when circumstances don't change. The service included baptisms, communion, an invitation to salvation, and church announcements.
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden; I'll give you...”
A Sunday service focused on 'Mind Matters' — preaching on the importance of renewing the mind, resisting 'mind monsters' (deception, doubt, fear), and practicing 'mind medicine' (Philippians 4:7-8). The service included baby dedications, announcements (beach prayer & communion, volunteer needs, early childhood/parenting initiative), offering/ stewardship teaching, altar calls and baptisms, and an official church meeting presenting Elder Jonathan Banks as senior pastor-elect.
“Jesus says, 'I'll give you rest' to the heavy laden; 'Yes, if you're weary.'”
A Father's Day Sunday service celebrating God's fatherly love, blessing, and generational legacy. The service combined worship, testimony of miraculous preservation, Scripture-based exhortation on Psalm 127 and parenting, prayers for families, and practical church announcements (volunteer opportunities, outreach, midweek groups).
“Jesus saying come all you who are weary and heavy laden. Rest.”
Pastor Lonnell Williams preaches from John 4 (the woman at the well) to call believers back to urgent, honest evangelism: drop the jar of shame, testify from your real story, and simply say 'Come see'—you don't have to be perfect or close the deal, just point people to Jesus.
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“Christ said, come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, I'll give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Bishop Smith teaches on 'kingdom order' and the health of the church, urging believers to submit to God's will rather than personal preference, to pursue holiness and functional discipleship, and to embrace corporate unity during a pastoral transition. He calls the congregation to seek God in prayer, steward resources faithfully, and remain committed to the church's destiny.
“Unto me all you that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you... The yoke is easy.”
Using 2 Samuel 6 (the story of David, the Ark and Uzzah), Pastor Lonnell Williams warns against mistaking applause and momentum for obedience. He calls the church to “carry” its culture — live the values (teaching, prayer, worship, community, generosity, service, honor, excellence) — rather than merely celebrate them. He emphasizes four practices for carrying the presence of God: obedience, understanding, accountability and grace, and issues a practical call to serve, submit to correction, and join the church’s mission.
“Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden; I'll give you rest. Take my yoke upon you; my yoke is easy.”
A Sunday service focused on 'Mind Matters' — preaching on the importance of renewing the mind, resisting 'mind monsters' (deception, doubt, fear), and practicing 'mind medicine' (Philippians 4:7-8). The service included baby dedications, announcements (beach prayer & communion, volunteer needs, early childhood/parenting initiative), offering/ stewardship teaching, altar calls and baptisms, and an official church meeting presenting Elder Jonathan Banks as senior pastor-elect.
“'Come unto me, all ye that labor... I will give you rest; take my yoke upon you... my yoke is easy, my burden is light.'”
Bishop Horace E. Smith preached a Father's Day message on fatherhood as a primary, shaping force in life and faith, calling the church to restoration through relationship with God the Father (Abba), to faithful stewardship, and to intentional leadership and mentorship during an upcoming pastoral transition.
Showing the 4 most recent — 4 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.
“Jesus said, 'Come unto me, all you that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you.'”
A Bible-study message on kingdom strategy: how to move from God's vision to sustainable results by discerning the end, assessing present reality, building backwards, aligning people/resources/timing, measuring progress, executing with flexibility, and developing endurance under pressure.
“Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Bishop Smith teaches on 'kingdom order' and the health of the church, urging believers to submit to God's will rather than personal preference, to pursue holiness and functional discipleship, and to embrace corporate unity during a pastoral transition. He calls the congregation to seek God in prayer, steward resources faithfully, and remain committed to the church's destiny.
“Take my yoke upon you; learn of me... My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
A Sunday worship message celebrating the Christian freedom won by Christ — emphasizing faith alone, Christ alone, and resisting legalism — with calls to practical discipleship, communion, giving, and community engagement.
“easy, my burden is light, and you will find rest unto your soul.”
Bishop Horace E. Smith preached a Father's Day message on fatherhood as a primary, shaping force in life and faith, calling the church to restoration through relationship with God the Father (Abba), to faithful stewardship, and to intentional leadership and mentorship during an upcoming pastoral transition.
D. L. Moody
"Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart."--Matthew 11:29. There is no harder lesson to learn than the lesson of humility. It is not taught in the schools of men, only in the school of Christ. It is the rarest of all the…
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