Sermons on Anxious Bench:

Living By The Brook - Three Observations Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012

This is the first sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7 Prayer of Illumination Our Father in heaven . . . holy, holy, holy is your name. As we turn to Your Word may you give us eyes to see your truth, may your give us ears to hear your voice, and may you grant us hearts that are open & receptive & responsive to you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Role Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

Our main verse for today says that a Godly husband (and father) is one who imitates Christ.

OPENING JOKE: “Home Library” A classified ad was seen recently in the newspaper that read: “Complete Set of Encyclopedia Britannica. Excellent condition. Never been used. ‘Wife knows everything’!” INTRODUCTION: Welcome and happy Father’s Day. Illustration: “History of Father’s Day” In 1909 in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About My Church? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2018

How should my relationship with Jesus affect my church?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • My life in Christ, my relationship with Jesus, should it make a difference in my life? • Now that I belong to Jesus, what now? • Now that I belong to Jesus, what kind of impact should that have in my life? Is Jesus just another activity or another checklist? • Or is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get On The Field! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2022

Miracles of God, such as the feeding of the five thousand, provide opportunities to be part of what God is doing.

INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, how many opportunities have you missed because you felt like you were not up to the task or did not have the resources to take advantage of the opportunity? • Maybe you missed your chance because you were afraid? • Basketball great Michael Jordan said ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silver And Gold Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

We should always expect God to open the door for us to share the Gospel.

Silver and Gold Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. If he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Delays

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Feb 4, 2019

There are countless verses about the benefits of “waiting on the Lord,” BUT…I’ve found quoting the verses to be a whole lot easier than the actual “waiting on the Lord.” Sometimes it seems like God is running late. What’s the deal? Why is He making us wait? Why is He allowing this delay?

Talk about Delay / Times of Waiting DMV (Number Ticket) Emergency Waiting Room Allegiant Airlines (Airplane Ticket) Fishing (Fishing Pole) Delays: Some are self inflicted…some are a result of others…some are actually a part of God’s plan. Delays / Times of Waiting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus (5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In John 8, an adulterous woman encounters Jesus. Her story involves her accusers, her advocate, and her acquittal.

Encountering Jesus (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/1/2015 Over the last few weeks, we’ve discovered the stories of four changed lives! They include a scholar, a five-time divorcée, a couple of blind men, and a wee-little tax-collector from Jericho. Each of them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

As Unto The Lord

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 20, 2020

Jesus dignified work. Work is part of God's plan to bless us, bring us joy, and glorify God.

Introduction Everyone knows that Jesus was a carpenter. But where in the Bible does it say that? Mark 6:1-3 Is this not the carpenter? Not a priest. Not a merchant. Didn’t study at the university. Not a professional, like a lawyer or doctor. Not in government. A craftsman, he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Luke 2:52, Hebrews 4:13, Colossians 3:22, Ephesians 2:10, Exodus 20:9, Genesis 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 6:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Crown - David Has Killed His Tens Of Thousands Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 17, 2023

David's success drives Saul into uncontrolled jealousy.

Today we will continue our series on the kings of Israel in 1 Samuel 18. The first king is Saul and he has not been doing well and this week we will see that things are just getting worse. Before that, here’s a little story: I was an average/mediocre athlete in high school. Good enough to make ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heaven Scenario.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 8, 2023

At the beginning put yourself all alone at night... Powerful message. Helped, and saved many.

The Heaven Scenario. 1 Corinthians 2:9NKJV Listen, listen. It was late I was sitting around the dying embers of the campfire when I heard a noise. It sounded as if someone or something was walking over a bunch of broken branches. I thought to myself, I wonder what that is? maybe a wild animal or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2025

Esther had the courage to use her position of power to help others, specifically, to save her people, the Jews, from genocide.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever been in a moment when you knew what the right thing to do was—but fear tried to hold you back? • Maybe it was speaking up when someone was being mistreated. • Maybe it was standing for truth when it would’ve been easier to stay quiet. • Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Not

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

What are you afraid of?

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Everyone seems to like a good ghost story… GHOST STORIES: THE HAUNTED DVD One day in 2009, a movie studio executive was given a DVD of a new low-budget horror movie to see if he’d be interested in distributing it to theaters. He watched the video at home that night and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Isaiah 41:1-13, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talking About Church Conditions Series

Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 19, 2001

What is the attitude that one should have when talking about the Church today?

CHURCH TALK On talking about present day church conditions Christianity is an ocean and the word "church" is a very loose word today that is synonymous with many "Sunday clubs" There is a lot of talk about church conditions today. A lot of talk about Christians. Who are these people who make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Apostolic

Do You Know When It Is Time To Change? By Rev. Glen W Howard

Contributed by Glen Howard on Jan 21, 2004

Teachings on loyalty to God

Greetings Loved ones and Praise the Lord! To day I would like to speak to you all about change and when it is time to change what you are doing that is leading you away from God. Do you ever wake up and all of a sudden have an Erie, strange feeling come about you? Do you feel like things just are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wood

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus was a Carpenter - but He changed His job.

I don’t know whether you are like me, but I love the feel of wood. Sometimes when I was at Iwerne Minster, I used to go into the Prayer Chapel and run my hands over the new altar, and over the wood of the new chairs we had installed. One year we went to Clayesmore School to see an exhibition by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican