Sermons on Anxious Bench:

God Is With Us

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Mar 1, 2025

This is a Transfiguration Day Sermon that honors the thought that God is always with us even in times of distress and worry.

“God is With Us” FPC Catlettsburg KY - Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-9 03-02-25 Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Do you know what it means to be transformed? Well to be sure, I looked it up in the dictionary: its meaning surprised me, it meant more than I thought. It means to make a thorough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Believe The Witness! - 1 John 5:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

Step into the courtroom of your heart and listen closely, because God has placed within history—and even within you—three unshakeable witnesses to the truth of Jesus Christ. And these witnesses cry out for your belief, your repentance, and your surrender.

Go! And Believe the Witness! - 1 John 5:7–8 INTRODUCTION: THE COURTROOM OF ETERNITY Imagine standing in a courtroom. The air is tense. The judge is on the bench, and you are not the observer—you are the one on trial. Evidence is being presented. Witnesses are called. The question is: What will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8, Matthew 3:16-17, John 1:29, John 16:8, 2 Peter 1:21, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 12:24, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ’s Suffering, Our Salvation: A Love That Redeems 1 Peter 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2024

1 Peter 3:18 is a verse packed with truth about Christ’s purpose and mission, and serves as both a beacon of hope and a reminder of the depth of God’s love.

Christ’s Suffering, Our Salvation: A Love That Redeems 1 Peter 3:18 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a profound and powerful verse that brings us right to the heart of the gospel message—1 Peter 3:18. This verse, packed with truth about Christ’s purpose and mission, serves as both a beacon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Bob Johnston on Jul 2, 2005

Sometimes in the struggles of life even we Christians… Who trust and believe… in Jesus Christ… Forget about… the Peace of God that passes all understanding!!

THE PEACE OF GOD INTRODUCTION Sometimes in the struggles of life even we Christians… Who trust and believe… in Jesus Christ… Forget about… the Peace of God that passes all understanding!! In the struggles and heartaches of life it is so easy to get burdened down… To fret and to worry… and to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 15, 2004

Learning from Martha and Mary, find out how to benefit from the quiet times with the Lord.

Dear family in Christ, do you love the Lord but sometimes get so busy you don’t have much time for Him? Are you one of those people who would like to worship more often but are so pressured by a busy schedule that you only end up in frustration? Are you a ‘Martha’? That’s right! The familiar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Hold Of Contentment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004

Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Led Life Part 6 (Peace)) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Feb 12, 2002

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, the world’s peace is false, but how do we tap into the Peace Jesus Gives?

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, FL Songs: Jesus There is something about that name Our God is a Strong Tower I want to know you More Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Long Faces Allowed!

Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000

This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

“No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Serve God Without Worry Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 27, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 10th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 10 Serve God without Worry Matthew 6:24-34 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. [25] Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

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

Redeemed From Wrong Thinking Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2016

The challenge to receiving the redemption of the curse begins with believing and obedience to God's word.

January 1, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:9; Philippians 4:5-7 Subject: Redeemed From the Curse of the Law Title: Redeemed From Wrong Thinking – Redeemed Part 6 This morning we continue in our series Redeemed from the Curse. And we also are celebrating communion as the Body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Downsizing Part 2: The Plastic Bag Series

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jul 28, 2019

In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things.

Open In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things. We discussed our chances at fulfillment when we carry around our hopes and dreams in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

It’s A Matter Of Choice

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 6, 2016

This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series that ideals with the choices we make and how they affect not only our present but our future destiny.

Sermon on the Mount “It’s a Matter of Choice” Matthew 6:19-34 We are all like a little child hovering over a box of candy. Our tongues are busy licking our lips over the choices before us. There’s chocolate covered cherry crème, chocolate peppermint, chocolate caramel, chocolate turtles, and the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Only One Thing Is Needful

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 7, 2023

We live in a time of never-ending worries and distractions.

(This is not an original message, some key points have come from other ministers) TITLE: ONLY ONE THING IS NEEDFUL SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 10:38-42 Today’s gospel is probably one of the shortest narratives in the Bible, but even though it is short, it still has a lot to say. In today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Age Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Jesus told us that sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You will have all you can deal with each day without adding to the load worries about the future.

Almost every chapter of the New Testament was written to and for people who were having hard times. God knows that life is filled with trouble and anxiety, and so He gave us His word to be the ark to carry us through this world where the flood of sorrow never ceases. Where else can we find help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7