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Sabbath As Defiance

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 26, 2015

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The Sabbath is a transformative tradition, an antidote to anxiety. We are restless till we find our rest in God. We set aside our anxieties and busyness, our pursuit of more, and we recognize that our refuge is God alone.

The President of local synagogue, and a close friend of mine, asked me if I knew the most sacred Jewish holy day. I said it must be either Passover or Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). He smiled and said, “No, it’s the Sabbath. It is the most important day in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-14

Denomination: Congregational

The Ties That Bind The Born-Again Believer

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2021

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The strongest foothold that the enemy can use to ensnare and bind a person is made up of the three-fold cord of worry, depression, and stress.

These three emotions are the most effective weapons used by the enemy to immobilize and disarm the Born-Again Christian in every area of their life. WORRY Worry is an emotional response that triggers a physiological reaction. It is self-torment and a symptom of fear that lingers long after a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, Matthew 8:26, Job 3:25, Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

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Message 7 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

A family had put their Grandma on her first plane flight, but she hadn’t been very confident about the experience of leaving the ground on this contraption. When they met her at the airport on her return, one of the family members kidded her by asking, “Well, did the plane hold you up okay?” She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stressed Out By Stress

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 27, 2020

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One of the greatest truths of Christianity is God's promise to always be with the Born-Again Christian in every situation and circumstance of life. This is one truth that is known, yet somehow is hard to truly believe!

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." (Isaiah 12:2 NIV) A Harris Poll taken for the American Psychiatric Association (Stress in America Survey 1/2012) discovered that 81% of women say ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5:43-45, Lamentations 3:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith & Fear Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

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Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure.

Faith & Fear Part 2 - Psalm 31 Anxiety disorders have surpassed depression and alcoholism as the #1 mental health problem in America.1 Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure. Psychologists believe that anxieties arise from a state of disconnection. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005

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Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Depression - A Spiritual Malady

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

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The Bible is clear that the most often cause of depression and accompanying anxiety is sin that goes unconfessed and unrepented.

Depression A Spiritual Malady Sadly, an estimated 25 million Americans suffer with depression at any given time. These depressed Americans spend billions of dollars on anti-depressant drugs and billions more on psychological therapies and counseling. However, the vast majority of sufferers never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Steps To Win The Battle Over Worry

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 14, 2017

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This sermon highlights 4 insights given by Jesus to win the battle over worry and to overcome anxiety.

Winning the Battle Over Worry (Matthew 6:25-34) A man was constantly worrying that somebody was under his bed. He went to a Counselor who was willing to help him, but at a high fee, over many months. A few weeks later the Counselor met the man on the street and asked him why he had not returned. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Peace Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

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Message 27 from Philippians. This is the second of four messages exploring Paul's admonition to pray rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 19, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 2 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Cultivate the Gentleness of the Lord 4:5 Let your gentleness be known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fearless Giving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2023

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The first sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on earth stewardship.

October 1, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week One Genesis 1:24-31; Matthew 6:25-34 Fearless Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fall is such a beautiful season in our region of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Worry And The King’s Care In The Everyday Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 2, 2013

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The Evil of Anxiety and Worry attack non-Christians and Christians alike; Jesus explains the meaning and prescription for "worry" in His "Sermon on the Mount".

Worry and the King’s Care in the EVERYDAY Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount contains the realities of being a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In the week in which we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Mayday

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 9, 2009

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Compares the firefighters mayday situation, to our spiritual lives; identifying the need to call the spiritual mayday.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Phl 4:6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6) (NIV) There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Upright Get Uptight

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023

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Have you ever found yourself fretting over some situations. Why do we do that? What is the source of fretfulness? Better said, “Why do the upright get uptight?

Have you ever found yourself fretting over some situations. Someone does something and you worry about it. Things don’t go right financially, and you get anxious and fretful? Why do we do that? What is the source of fretfulness? Better said, “Why do the upright get uptight? We get uptight because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Secret Fears Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

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We overcome the deepest fears that negatively impact our marriages by learning to be content in Christ alone.

OPENING SENTENCE: Sometimes when you hear someone like myself preach on an issue you wonder if we can really understand what you are dealing with in your own life. INTRODUCTION: Let’s face it, sometimes life can be hard and the admonition to trust Jesus, or let God take control, etc. can come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Alternative To Worry Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

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In a world filled with worry, Solomon calls us to trust in the Lord.

For many people anxiety or worry is a big problem. Dr. Richard Leahy, a psychologist and anxiety specialist said a few years ago: “The average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s”. You find anxiety in a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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