Compassion for the Heavy Laden
Text: Matthew 11:20-30
12 February 2006
(I) THE PROBLEMS THAT WEIGH PEOPLE DOWN
1. Because of Labour
2. Because of being heavy laden
(II) UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS
1. Many quit thinking that a solution is possible at all
2. Many try and cope with their burdens
a) Self-Medication
b) Professional help
3. Solutions the world offers
a) Mind over matter
b) Transcendental Meditation
c) Religion
d) Nihilism
(III) THE SOLUTION JESUS OFFERS
1. He Proposal of Jesus Himself as the Solution
“Come to Me…” Matthew 11:28
2. The promise of Rest
“And I will give you rest…” Matthew 11:28
“And you will find rest for your souls…” Matthew 11:29
3. The Person of the Lord Jesus
a) Gentleness
“I am gentle…” Matthew 11:29
b) Lowliness of heart
“And lowly of heart…” Matthew 11:29
4. There is a yoke to bear
“My yoke is easy…” Matthew 11:30
5. There is a burden to bear
“My burden is light…” Matthew 11:30
(IV) WRONG OR FALSE IMPRESSIONS DISMISSED
1. That there will be no more problems
2. That there will be no more yokes to bear
MORNING WORSHIP
4. Expression of true salvation
“Look. Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor;
And if I have taken anything from anybody by false accusation,
I restore fourfold” Luke 19:8
EVENING WORSHIP 5 February 2006
Text: Luke 4:18-19
Title: Anointed to Preach
BIBLINGUAL WORSHIP 12 February 2006
Text: Psalm 61
Title: A Wonderful Heritage from God