In Sermon Illustrations: "worry for nothing"

Nothing But The Cross

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008

NOTHING BUT THE CROSS J. A. James is quoted as saying, "Although the pulpit is intended to be a pedestal for the cross, even the cross itself is sometimes used as a mere pedestal for the preacher's fame. We may roll the thunders of eloquence, we may scatter the flowers of poetry, we may diffuse ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Nothing To Hold On To

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2010

NOTHING TO HOLD ON TO In his book The Fisherman and His Friends, Louis Albert Banks tells of two men who were assigned to stand watch on a ship out at sea. During the night the waves from a raging storm washed one of them overboard. The sailor who drowned had been in the most sheltered place, ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nothing But The Blood  PRO

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012

NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But, the change in her was evident. As ...read more

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Adventist

Something For Nothing?

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2020

Several years ago, I had to make an urgent flight across the country. Because the only airport with those kinds of connections was a good ways away, I took advantage of a shuttle service. Considering the cost of fuel and parking alone, I figured I could get a ride from the northern terminal all ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-27

Tags: Greed, Motive Or Motivation

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing To Be Proud Of

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 24, 2021

How can we be prideful? We can do nothing without our next breath, which comes from Almighty God. Anything we are, He made us. Anything we have, He gave us. Anything we can do, yeah ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3, Proverbs 27:2

Tags: Accomplishment, Praise, Pride

Denomination: Charismatic

To Escape Criticism: Do Nothing, Say Nothing, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To escape criticism: do nothing, say ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Nothing Is More Satisfying Than Doing Nothing

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 26, 2024

We were facing a very severe hurricane, and everything was being shut down. The hurricane was to hit us on a Wednesday night. Because we were in the center of where that hurricane was supposed to come, we were not allowed to get out and drive on the streets. I knew that I had to finish all my work ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Tags: Hurricane, Planning

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Savior Implies The Image Of A Worried Father ...

Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003

Savior implies the image of a worried father running into a burning house to save his son or daughter. The child is unable to rescue himself, so the father risks his own ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Catholic Churchgoers Worry Financial Fallout Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Catholic Churchgoers worry financial fallout will impede the work of the church. A new survey of people who attend Mass at least twice a month finds “a growing uneasiness” with the way the church handles money, says Frank Butler, Foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities, survey ...read more

Tags: Church General

American's Biggest Money Worries Are Energy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

American’s biggest money worries are energy costs, healthcare costs, and simply not having enough money. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

Americans Are More Worried About Their Job ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Americans are more worried about their job prospects than at any time since ‘93, raising the risk that consumer spending may slow. In February, 11% of people said jobs were plentiful, while 59% said they were not plentiful and 30% said they were hard to get, the group announced this week, the ...read more

Tags: Workplace

The Branch Of The Vine Does Not Worry, And Toil, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"The branch of the vine does not worry, and toil, and rush here to seek for sunshine, and there to find rain. No; it rests in union and communion with the vine; and at the right time, and in the right way, is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, John 15:4-10

Tags: Jesus Christ

Worry Is The Down Payment On 90 Percent Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Worry is the down payment on 90 percent of the ...read more

Tags: Guilt

As A Cure For Worrying, Work Is Better Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As a cure for worrying, work is better ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Worry Is The Most Popular Form Of Suicide. It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Worry is the most popular form of suicide. It impairs appetite, spoils digestion, disturbs sleep, irritates disposition, weakens mind, warps character, saps bodily strength and stimulates disease. Worry is the real cause of death in ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Worry Is A Thin Stream Of Fear Trickling ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Worry Not About The Future, The Present Is All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Worry not about the Future, The Present is all thou hast. The Future will soon be Present, ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Small Worries Are Like Gnats; Movement And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Small worries are like gnats; movement and ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Schedule All Your Worrying For A Specific ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Schedule all your worrying for a specific half-hour about the middle of the day. Then ...read more

Tags: Guilt

As A Cure For Worrying, Work Is Better Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As a cure for worrying, work is better ...read more

Tags: Addiction