Sermons on Do Not Worry:

Money Worries: When We’re Freaked Out At How Much Is Beyond Our Control Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2014

A look at the ravens and the lilies: we have to acknowledge that we dependent on God if we are going to conquer our money worries.

ONE REASON PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MONEY: We like to be in control and with our money so much is beyond our control. - “Somebody’s got to be thinking about this stuff.” - We feel like worrying is doing something. - We like to be running things. We like to be in control. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

Beware Of The Little Foxes

Contributed by Eric Wright on Apr 24, 2022

Worry starts out small but can grow to doubt

Beware of the Little Foxes For a doctor, every detail counts. Your blood type, your blood pressure, where is the pain, what are you allergic to, what are you eating these days? For these details can be a matter of life and death. For a machine operator, every detail counts. The temperature ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30, Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biggest Addiction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

I guess most of us have heard the following prayer.

Illus: "So far today, God, I’ve done alright. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy or nasty or selfish. I’m really glad of that. But in a few minutes God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot of help.” We all need a lot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Inventing Difficulties

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024

How worry harms us spiritually and how we can avoid it.

I. In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck and Tom Sawyer set out together to rescue the captive slave, Jim. A. However, their grand plans soon led to disappointment. As they scouted the situation, they found that the rescue would pose no difficulties at all. Vainly, they tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 21:34-35, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 2:15, Philippians 2:19-21, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Why Are We Told To Take No Thought For Our Lives?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 6, 2023

We should turn our worries into prayers. While we are in prayer and with thanksgiving in our hearts, we should learn to give it to God and leave it there.

Matthew 6:25-34 closes this piece of the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus teaching about worrying. Indeed, even to the extremely poor, Jesus says not to stress over food or garments. God takes care of the birds and garments the lilies in a beautiful manner, and God’s children are definitely more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirit Of Power

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 8, 2008

Faith in God expressed in the commitment of our life to the cause of Christ is the greatest antidote to fear.

Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Anexity Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2019

Jesus teaches how not to worry. How to overcome and stay CALM

Title: Anxiety Theme: Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought (don’t be anxious) for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God

An Economy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on Jan 9, 2009

During August 2008 we had a Faith Conference, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was a month before the crash on Wall Street. Fear was starting to take grip of people all over the world. With that backdrop in mind, I develop this message for our confer

An Economy of Faith For the preacher: During August 2008 we had a Faith Conference, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was a month before the crash on Wall Street. Fear was starting to take grip of people all over the world. With that backdrop in mind, I develop this message for our conference ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: *other

They Can't Kill The Sparrow's Soul

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 3, 2009

Proposition: God cares deeply for you and the life to which he has called you, therefore you can be confident that you are in God’s will regardless of the situation being faithful has caused you to be in.

Placing the passage in context: Jesus has given his twelve disciples authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every sickness and disease. As he sends them out into their first experience as evangelists, he gives them very specific instructions: 1. They are to proclaim “the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crush Fear

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

This message describes the Biblical keys to conquering fear and living the life of boldness, courage and freedom God desires for each of us.

Middle East - fearless evangelists. Jer.46:28 - God tells His people, “Fear Not...For I am with you.” Thats a command and He always enables us for what He commands us to. What Are your fears? Top 20 fears combined from multiple lists): 1 Public speaking, 2 social interaction, 3 loneliness and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 46:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tunnel-Visioned With Physical Resources Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2012

Always consider the richness and power of God available from heaven!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 9. If you recall, several weeks ago we talked about Luke 9:1-6. Jesus called and empowered His first Disciples to minister for the Kingdom of God. Today, we will talk about a famous miracle with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. For now, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 1, 2008

Fear cripples and paralyzes. Sometimes it is the fear of being rejected by someone else, or it could be the fear of not having some material thing. It can also be the fear of pain or even death. But fear of the future or the fear of man is a sin. So, how

Freedom from Fear Revelation 2:8-11 Purpose: To encourage persecuted believers. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a gift. INTRODUCTION: Fear cripples and paralyzes. Fear blocks us from doing what we know to be right. Sometimes it is the fear of being rejected by someone else, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob, The Man Who Learned To Adjust Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2008

Each of us is different, and each of us has a long way to go.

Jacob, The Man Who Learned to Adjust (Genesis 25:19-34) 1. John went to visit his old grandfather in a secluded area of Georgia. After chatting all night John’s grandfather made a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film on his plate, and questioned his grandfather, "Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible