Sermons on Anxious Bench:

The Holy Spirit Provides Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 8, 2006

Epiphany 5(C) - The Holy Spirit provides freedom: freedom through Christ and freedom to serve Christ.

THE HOLY SPIRIT PROVIDES FREEDOM February 5, 2006 - Epiphany 5 - ROMANS 8:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, if you looked inside the bulletin, saw the theme and listened to our text, we are going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Leadership Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

The one ingredient necessary for success in any organization is leadership. through the story of Moses we find some valuable information concerning leadership.

Moses the Prince of Leadership The Call to Leadership Exodus 3:1-14 Today we are going to start a sermon series on Moses, and talking about his leadership. Over the next four weeks we will be talking about His Call to Leadership, Moses the Vision Caster, The trials he had during his leadership, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believers Follow The Example Of Jesus' Humility

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 11, 2005

Pentecost 21(B) - Believers follow the example of Jesus’ humility not with selfish lives but with serving living.

BELIEVERS FOLLOW JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY Mark 10:35-45 - October 9, 2005 – Pentecost 21 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: At one time or another most people have had a role model. Each of us has looked up to different people as examples we might we want to be like or follow. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will It Take For You To Have A "Merry Christmas"?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 5, 2003

on what is really important about christmas and how we lose our merriness in the xmas season.

December 7, 2003 Philippians 4:4-7 4 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 requests to God. 7 And the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Habit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 28, 2003

This sermon discusses the need for Prayer and the mthods to revitalize our prayer life.

THE HABIT OF PRAYER Rom 12:12, Mat 6:5, 6, 7-8, Mat 6:9, Psa 100:4, Mat 6:10, 11, Phi 4:19, Rom 8:32, Jam 4:2 Phil 4:6, Mat 6:12-13, Psa 139:23-24, Pro 28:13, Mat 5:23-24, Jam 1:9, 1 Tim 2:1, Mat 6:14, 1 John 4:4, November 18, 2003 I. (Rom 12:12 NIV) Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Confess Jesus Is The Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2003

PENTECOST 5(C) - Believers confess Jesus is the Christ with words by faith and with lives of faith.

BELIEVERS CONFESS JESUS IS THE CHRIST LUKE 9:18-24 JULY 13, 2003 LUKE 9:18-24 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Answer For Anxiety Part 1

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Nov 9, 2010

This sermons deals with, "but my God" with the emphasis that we can depend upon our God.

Title: “The Answer for Anxiety” Theme: “God has a stimulus plan for his children!!!” Text: “Philippians 4: 19” (Phl 4:19 KJV) But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. I - The Confident Report “Our Secret Source” “Unrivaled in his Realm & ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Festival Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 3, 2005

The Lord God is worthy of a harvest festival of thanksgiving. It has been pointed out by many that “Thanksgiving” is the offering of thanks and it is not complete until there is giving.

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving to God Introduction: Psalm 100 is the grand finale of that cluster of psalms that begin in Psalm 94. The psalmist calls on all the Earth to come to God and shout for joy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006

Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sends Out His Workers

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 31, 2006

Pentecost 7(C) - Jesus sends out his workers into his harvest fields equipped with his powerful word.

JESUS SENDS OUT HIS WORKERS July 23, 2006 - PENTECOST 7 - Luke 10:1-12; 16-20 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: The Lord has called us, and that is why this morning and every Sunday we hear the address: Fellow-Redeemed and Saints ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Your Christmas Wish?

Contributed by John White on Dec 22, 2006

If we could have just one Christmas wish, It would be reasonable to wish for THE PEACE, JOY AND HAPPINESS, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ETERNAL LIFE that can only be found in through the Christ of Christmas.

What Is Your Christmas Wish? Luke 2:9-17 "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

In Your Place Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus endured a trumped up trial and took a criminal’s place for you.

In Your Place; Mark 14:43-65; 15:1-15; 5th Lent; 5th of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 04-02-06; Darryl Bell For five weeks now we’ve been looking at all Jesus did for you in those last few, fateful days of his life on earth. It’s all based on the last three chapters of Mark’s gospel. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God glorifies Jesus for the ultimate good of all things.

Scripture Introduction When teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus began by saying, “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name….” Christians usually call that section of Scripture in Matthew 6 “The Lord’s Prayer.” In a sense, it ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So Much I Can Taste It

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2009

We the church have not been paying attention to what God wants passionately for His people: that they be fed, that they be healthy, that they have salvation.

She strode feverishly across the room, brandishing two sheets of paper, one in each hand. She was smiling and yet agitated, excited and yet anxious. "I want this job so much I can taste it." In one hand was a job listing that read as if her very name were on it. Her degree, her major, her ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist