Sermons on Anxious Bench:

Word Of God Speak! - Gospel Of John Series 1 Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Dec 23, 2024

Jesus Christ, the Word, is the Son of the Living God, and He is God. Jesus is God’s revelation of Himself to mankind.

John 1:1-3 1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. John is the inspired writer of this book, this Gospel. God is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 20:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Build A Church (Spiritually) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 11, 2023

We must remember that building any physical structure is a tool to build the church spiritually. You should know the Bible has a lot to say about building the church spiritually too.

Our church has been thinking a lot about our new building in our new location. Since the month of May three hundred loads of dirt has been delivered to prepare the lot. A foundation has been poured. Volunteers have worked security at the site around the clock. So many of us have given ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25, Matthew 17:20, Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Drives The Money-Changers From The Temple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

Messiah Jesus clears the temple of the money changers. This is symbolic of the fact that Jesus would make the way of the gentiles to come into God’s kingdom as well.

"While Josh McDowell was attending seminary in California, his father went Home to be with the Lord. His mother had died years earlier, but Josh was not sure of her salvation. He became depressed, thinking that she might be lost. Was she a Christian or not? The thought obsessed him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Redeeming Your Time - Eliminate All Hurry Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of time management in accordance with Jesus's example, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks without hurry and understanding that our worth is not determined by our productivity.

Today is the last day of a series called, Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” Over the past few weeks, we have explored six timeless time management principles from the life of Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 14:28-30

Topics: Time Management, Divine Mission, Productivity

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

A Thin Place Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of "thin places" - special locations where individuals feel particularly close to God - and emphasizes the importance of seeking God in these places, using Psalm 122 as a guiding scripture.

The Seed family was at Forest Home a week ago. Forest Home is a Christian Camp 90 minutes from here in the San Bernardino Mountains. We’ve been going to Family Camp since Bryan and Amy were in elementary school. We love it there. It has mountains, a lake, a creek, a swimming pool, pine trees, oak ...read more

Topics: Thin Places, Prayer, Fellowship

Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

God Has An Antidote For Worry Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 22, 2007

Psalm 23 gives us an antidote for Worry.

God Has an Antidote for Worry Stress Busters – Pt. 1 Psalm 23 The Truth about Worry: 1. It Is _______________ 2. It Is _______________ 3. It Is _______________ So What Is the Antidote for Worry? 1. Believe God _________________________ "The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need." Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

He Cares

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 7, 2016

God does care about each of us more that we know

He Cares I Peter 5:7 I. An Explanation a. The first word rendered “Care” is better as in the RV anxiety. The word means a dividing thing, something which distracts the heart and separates from God b. The word rendered “careth” means supervising and fostering care, loving interest, such as a father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Use Words Well? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 24, 2021

What type words produce healing and life in us and in others?

Proverbs How do I … Use Words Well? June 27, 2021 Proverbs 18:21 NIV “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” What type words produce healing and life in us and in others? 1. Wise words Proverbs 12:18 NIV “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 12:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Coming back to our senses in the far country.

THE PRODIGAL SON. Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. The parables have a common ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Forget God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2018

God warns against forgetting Who He is and what He has done. The example provided is Israel during the wilderness wanderings. The message explores this concept, especially in relationship to the prayer life of Christians.

“[Israel] soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel. But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness, and put God to the test in the desert; he gave them what they asked, but sent a wasting disease among them.” “We want what we want; and we want it when we want it.” This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving – Your Heart Condition

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition Thanksgiving is much more than a holiday celebration; it is more heart condition! It is more than a celebration of food; it is the celebration of faith!

THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition • Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! [5] Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Got Stress?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 21, 2007

We live in a stressful sinful world every day and every where we go. Like the commercial says, “Got Milk?” My question today is “Got Stress?”

GOT STRESS? "The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help For The Hearing Impaired Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

„X Broadly defined: prophetic insight is simply the mind and heart of God being revealed to our minds and hearts „X God is in the process of pouring out His mind and heart in a fresh way¡K different than he had done with the prophets of Israel „X We not

We began last week looking at hearing from God. „X Broadly defined: prophetic insight is simply the mind and heart of God being revealed to our minds and hearts „X God is in the process of pouring out His mind and heart in a fresh way¡K different than he had done with the prophets of Israel „X We ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Our Savior Wants All Men To Be Saved

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 14, 2003

PENTECOST 18(C) - God, our Savior, wants all men to be saved therefore beleivers constantly pray for all people and believers also proclaim God’s Word of truth.

GOD...WANTS ALL MEN TO BE SAVED 1 Timothy 2:1-8 - October 12, 2003 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-8 1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran