SermonWave has 3 public sermons on burnout from 3 churches. A good place to start is “AVOID BURNOUT” from Tri County Christian Church.
Sermons to start with
Chosen for how closely they stay on burnout, then for length and how recent they are. Every sermon is the church's own recording.
AVOID BURNOUT
Randy Greene, Tri County Christian Church (Fenton, MI) · October 25, 2026 · 34 min
Using Moses' experience in Exodus 18, the sermon warns against overcommitment and burnout. Jethro's counsel to set priorities, delegate responsibility, and share the load shows that leaders must recognize their limits, and that...
Going Through It - Burnout
Tim Valentine, Quarry Rock (Dell Rapids, SD) · November 1, 2026 · 39 min
Using the story of Elijah's burnout under the broom bush, the sermon teaches that discouragement is real even for faithful followers of God, and that emotions can lie. God responds to Elijah with rest, food, and a gentle whispe...
Shifting Times | Overcoming Burnout: An Interview with Dr. George James
Bethel Deliverance International Church (Cheltenham Twp, PA) · October 28, 2026 · 45 min
Dr. George James and Bishop Eric Lambert discuss James's book I Give Myself Permission, arguing that believers, especially those driven by duty, need to make room for rest, play, and emotional honesty. They frame burnout as a c...
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Churches Discussing Burnout
- Second Congregational ChurchGreenwich, CT