Sermons on Anxiety:

The Abimelech Solution Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2004

For the 2nd time in his life, Abraham passes his wife off as his sister. How can he be such a great model of Godly faith when he acted out of fear?

OPEN: How many of you have heard of the recent “Mad Cow” disease scare? (All hands went up). It seems that never a year goes by that we are not exposed to the fact that one food or another is endangered by some chemical or biological threat. Back in the late 1990’s a High School freshman won ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vital Link Of Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 1, 2010

Life is hard. Sometimes we are dealt a difficult hand. But earnest prayer leading to real praise will lift us out of life’s ruts.

Sermon Notes The Vital Link of Prayer & Praise Philippians 4:4-9 (Based in part on "The Answer to Your Problems" by Jay McPhearson) Introduction: Ever face a problem you thought would top them all? In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

What worries you? What is it that makes you afraid? Satan longs to pull us away from the safety of we have in Jesus. He brings us fear, anxiety and worry in the hope that we will come to despair.

Rev. James Brown of Evangeline Baptist Church in Louisiana shares an interesting lesson he learned on the subject of trust. He tells it this way: “There is no situation I can get into that God cannot get me out. Some years ago when I was learning to fly, my instructor told me to put the plane ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Other

A Biblical Foundation For Change

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the

Introduction: Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the power of Christ. They need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Thorny Thicket Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2008

For Martin Luther King Day. The words we offer fall into the thorny thicket of anxiety, despair, and distraction. Like King with his dream, we the church can give hands and feet to help those so captured.

Our back yard is a thorny thicket. Other people have manicured lawns, with friendly plants laid out in neat rows. But our back yard is a tangled thorny thicket. Along one fence there are blackberries, growing in long canes that have to be tied up lest they wander into the next county. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon X: Jesus Meets Our Need For Security Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In times of trouble - no matter the form it may take - fear of the unknown can overwhelm us and cause anxiety. Yet, a child of God can remain calm in the midst of uncertainty because our security is in the Savior our Shepherd.

JESUS MEETS OUR NEED FOR SECURITY “I am the Door . . . I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:9 . . . 10:14) Throughout the Bible, the image most often used to dramatize God’s love and care is that of a shepherd; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, John 10:14

Rollercoaster- Introduction Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

In the coming weeks, we want to take a closer look at emotions like grief, anger, depression, fear and anxiety--and learn how the Bible says we can be delivered from be held hostage to these emotions and moving into an emotionally healthy life.

Introduction This morning we begin a series entitled: “Rollercoaster.” In the coming weeks, we want to take a closer look at emotions like grief, anger, depression, fear and anxiety--and learn how the Bible says we can be delivered from be held hostage to these emotions and moving into an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

9.. Lord’s Prayer: One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 7, 2024

We all have problems, worries and anxieties that we have to deal with everyday. The Lord's Prayer teaches us to take each day as it comes, step by step, to cross the bridge when we get there rather than try and solve problems that might never happen.

9.. Lord’s Prayer: ONE DAY AT A TIME Give us this day our daily bread – Did you know that in ancient Israel, bread was made for consumption the following day, so everyone had food in the house overnight. This helps us to understand the parable of the neighbour who asked for food at midnight. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Matthew 6:25-34

Pandemic And Political Paranoia - The Torment Of Fear Versus The Peace Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 17, 2020

The recent international pandemic and the persistant unprecedented overreach and intimidation by governmental authorities has caused anxiety and fear to run rampant across the world, affecting everyone, the likes of which I have never seen before in my lifetime.

The world gives a lot of reasons to justify living in tormenting fear. The unknown ahead of us, and the uncertainty of the future, can be very intimidating. The recent international pandemic has caused anxiety and fear to run rampant across the world, affecting everyone, the likes of which I have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 14:26, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 3:19, Colossians 3:5-6, Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Matthew 8:26, Isaiah 26:3-4, 1 John 4:16-18, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7-9, Matthew 21:21-22, Job 3:25-26, James 5:14-15, 2 Timothy 2:22, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 25:12-15, 1 Peter 5:6-7, 1 John 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear, Confusion, Doubt, Double-Mindedness, And Worry Are The Tools Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 18, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on these tools of the enemy and how we can overcome them.

Fear, Confusion, Doubt, Double-Mindedness, and Worry are the tools of the Enemy As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the enemy, Satan, who seeks to undermine our faith and trust in God. One of the primary ways the enemy attacks us is through the use of fear, confusion, doubt, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7

Fear

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 11, 2012

This sermon discusses ways to overcome fear through facing it head on, renewing our mind and changing our mindset, and taking authority over fear in the Name of Jesus.

Valley Grove Assembly of God Valley Grove, West Virginia July 15, 2012 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree FEAR “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). Someone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Methodist

Part Four: Follow Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The fourth of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Genesis 37-47 Idea: The proper response to uncertainty is to accept it as from him, look for his hand, and live as men and women who are confident that God is with us. Introduction Please turn to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017

Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.

Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Right Focus

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 31, 2017

To live pleasing to the Lord one must have the right focus or priorities in one's daily walk. Christ must be that priority. He alone must be our focus.

Having The Right Focus in the New Year Matthew 6:24-34 As we face the end of one year and the start of a new year, it would be good to evaluate what our desires are for the coming year. What are the priorities that we have or will establish for ourselves in this coming year? E.M. Gray spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Scary Movie: Fear Of Abandonment #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Christian Compassion moves us to connect with others we overcome the fear of abandonment

Where does Compassion enter your life? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. Fear is defined as an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational