Sermons on Anxious Bench:

A Sparrow Sings At Starbucks

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 25, 2006

No matter how difficult circumstances become, we know that the God who keeps tracks of each and every sparrow will never forget us.

A Sparrow Sings at Starbucks” Matthew 10:26-31, Psalm 104:1-9 October 22, 2006 I have told you before that Toni and I have fallen in love with Aruba. Aruba sits about 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela and is 19 miles long and only six miles across at it widest point. The western shore has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Methodist

Share A Little Hope

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 24, 2002

Christians are called to live changed lives, lives that share hope!

SHARE A LITTLE HOPE I PETER 3: 8-17 SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2002 INTRODUCTION: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Meaning In Life

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Many are desperately searching for true meaning in this life. The answer is found in this passage of Scripture.

FINDING THE MEANING IN LIFE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES. 1:1,2 INTRO: One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. An elderly woman and her friends open their hamburger buns and found them virtually bare. The perceptive old lady, who was able to see beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate Test

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-10, James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Relationships - Dad

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2002

Just how important is Dad for "the home" anyway?

May 1991 I agree with the tailor who waited on the young couple who were picking out the wedding tuxedos. They had widely different ideas about color, style and prices. Naturally, they were in the store a long time. Finally the young lady said apologetically, that she was sorry they were taking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2002

Jesus died not only to pay the price for our sin and to defeat Satan but to change our lives forever.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith...takes A Licking And Keeps On Ticking

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jun 6, 2002

How to grow in Christlike Faith

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Faith…Takes A Licking And Keeps On Ticking! Pastor Jerry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9, James 5:13-19, 2 Peter 1:1-10, James 2:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving The Anger Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 15, 2001

Fourth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with forgiveness.

FORGIVING THE ANGER Fourth in a Series on the Lord’s Prayer "Forgive us...as we forgive others..." In the current movie, COURAGE UNDER FIRE, Denzel Washington plays a soldier who makes a tragic error. At the beginning of the film, he and his men engage the enemy. It is night, and it is a dark. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Counselor Will Teach You Everything

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Jun 7, 2006

On Maundy Thursday Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. He will teach and remind the disciples of Christ’s teaching. They will be blessed with peace.

John 14:25-27 All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Biggest Fool That Ever Hit The Big Time; By Acting Naturally

Contributed by Zera Young on Mar 28, 2006

How do we compair to King Rehoboam by just being ourselves? This sermon will help us to look into our own self and show us we might be just what we don’t won’t to be by just being ourself.

The biggest fool that ever hit the big times by acting naturally ...1st. Kings 12:1 - 13 A good musician friend to me, Buck Owens passed away a few days ago...He recorded a song that really done well for him. The name of it was “Act Naturally” Well. Rehoboam had big shoes to fill. His illustrious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-13

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes" !? 2 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

Happiness is connected to our attitudes and the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” II !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 <click> Last week in our message we shared four of the eight conditions required to enjoy happiness. The first was to be poor in spirit; second, to mourn; third, to be meek; and fourth, to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006

This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

„« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006

Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist