Sermons on Anxiety Reduction:

Marvelous Faith

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 26, 2001

A Pastoral Care message based on the text’s narrative challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice.

Topic: Faith Theme: Practical Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice. Response: Individuals will indicate their desire to grow in the practice of their faith by requesting a “NEXT STEPS” handout. Pattern: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Intentional Witness Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Fifth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: Witness INTRODUCTION: President Clinton was down in the swamps where he slipped away from the Secret Service and was out jogging long the scenic paths that crisscross the country. As he was jogging, he accidentally tripped and fell off a narrow bridge into the black, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Alan Adams on Jun 4, 2001

Belief is not a product of ’signs and wonders’ it is a product of faith.

STRATHMOOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY -- 05-03-01 -- John 4:43-54 / Isaiah 43:1-9a A MATTER OF THE HEART I. Are you confused yet? (You’re probably not alone -- if you’ve given up -- on tracking Jesus’ whereabouts.) 1. You aught to be confused -- because I have found that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

Help on how to survive the spiritual and emotional droughts of life and keep on living in Christ

SERMON: Surviving the Drought by Knowing God 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sept 8, 2002 (First in a series) I. The Droughts of Life – Introduction A. We are in a Drought 1. It began in May 1998. We are now in our fifth year of a drought. 2. Here in Carroll County we are in one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

I Don't Know What To Do Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002

What should we do in the face of life’s stress? Stress is what King Jehoshaphat must have felt when he found out about the upcoming war. We can learn some lessons about stress management from this great leader.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-17, 2 Chronicles 20:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Thorny Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

A Look at the parable of the sower

Soil Testing: Thorny Ground "I’ll Serve the Lord as Long as It Does Not Interfere With Things That Are More Important" Luke 8:4-8 There was a young man who was doing everything possible to move up in his company. Over the past 3 weeks he had built us 52 hours of overtime working on a new project. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Storm With Us

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 20, 2003

Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life.

JESUS IN THE STORM WITH US Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36 and Psalm 29:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life. Most of us are acquainted with the story recorded in Matthew’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bag Lady

Contributed by P. Devon Brown on Jun 8, 2001

This sermon looks at Jesus’ Love for persons in spite of the personal baggage they carry.

"BAG LADY" JOHN 4:4-42 2/01 "JESUS SAID TO HER, YOU ARE RIGHT WHEN YOU SAY YOU HAVE NO HUSBAND. THE FACT IS, YOU HAVE HAD FIVE HUSBANDS, AND THE MAN YOU NOW HAVE IS NOT YOUR HUSBAND" LOVE IS ONE OF THE SIMPLEST YET MOST COMPLEX ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Heart Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Even from prison Paul experiences the joy of being a Christian and love for the church.

“Paul’s Heart” Today we begin our series in Philippians. You may remember that I have called the Book of Philippians, the “antidepressant” book of the Bible. I have found that every non-medicinal method I learned as a counselor for treating depression and anxiety is covered in this book. So while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Trusting God Who Can Give You Peace Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Peace is God holding you together while everything else around you is falling apart.

Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Who Is Peace Judges 6:22-24 Martin R De Haan II in his booklet: “Surviving the Storms of Stress”, tells a story of a woman named Nancy. Nancy’s glass of stress is full and overflowing. Wedged between the demands of single-parenting, a rebellious son, and managing an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Misfits Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 1 - The Misfits So this morning I am beginning a new series that I have entitled “What Are YOU Good For?” This will speak to the very heart of becoming equipped. Over the next few weeks we are going to get very practical on how to find your place and to prepare ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When You Are Worried

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2008

God knew that we were going to have worries in life, so in 1 Peter 5 He tells us what to do about them.

What to Do When You Are Worried 1 Peter 5:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 8, 2008 *What are you worried about the most? -The economy? -The election? -Or something else going on in your life? *We know as Christians that we are not supposed to worry. Jesus tells us not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Rest Peacefully Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 12, 2009

Only God, our Shepherd, can give you complete and peaceful rest!

The testimony of David is powerful. Verse 1 sets the tone for the rest of this precious Psalms; “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not. After verse 1, David begins to outline for us the loving care of the shepherd. The beauty of the Psalms is that David communicates to us through his personal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

"Confident Faith Is Rewarded” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Daniel remains calm; he exercises faith.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 2 & Numbers 22 1. God has a lot of ways to get someone’s attention. a. Have you noticed that? Maybe personally experienced it? b. I mean to REALLY get his FULL & UNDIVIDED attention. WALKING through an ARID DESERT: there it was, a little BUSH, all lit up with FIRE... And ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throwing Rocks Down By The River Side.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008

Are you a good rock thrower? Shimei is a great lesson of a man that knows the negative and loves to throw rocks at God’s man?

THROWING ROCKS DOWN BY THE RIVER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God