Sermons on Fear And Anxiety:

The Impact Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2021

Why is so much attention given to Christmas? Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of July, even Easter, are important holidays, but put them all together & they don't make the impact that Christmas does.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:37-41; Malachi 4:2b Why is so much attention given to Christmas? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:37-41, Malachi 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Lift Up My Face, And Help! (Psalm 3:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2022

God used to do great things. But will He do those things for you? Is there salvation/rescue in God, now?

Today we continue our sporadic study of the psalms, by reading Psalm 3. Psalm 3 begins with a heading, that gives us a framework for understanding it. This is a psalm composed by King David, while he was fleeing from his son Absalom. But, this is also a psalm that became part of Israel's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:17, Psalm 3:1-8

Abimelech, King Of Gerar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 29, 2022

A few years after this, Abimelech visited Abraham, who had moved southward beyond his territory, and entered into an alliance of peace and friendship with him. This league was the first of which we have any record. A mutual oath confirmed it at Beer-sheba (Genesis 21:22-34).

Tom lowe 1/5/2022 Abimelech, King of Gerar Abimelech means "my father a king" or "father of a king." This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as the name "Pharaoh" is for Egyptian kings. Abimelech, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Facing Adversity

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 10, 2024

Adversity hits all of us. St. Paul says it is what you do when adversity hits that is important.

What To Do When Facing Adversity 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 13 But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE,” we also believe, therefore we also speak, 14 knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed By Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

In Psalm 103:13-14 we see the tender heart of God as our Father, His deep compassion for us, and His understanding of our frailty.

Transformed by Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Psalm 103:13-14 (NLT): "The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust." Introduction: Today, we are diving into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14, Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 49:15, Psalm 103:14, Genesis 2:7, Proverbs 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah, Jesus And Ourselves, Shepherding The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2024

They were united in peace, because the true peace is Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross is the event that attracts all humans in need of rescue from sin.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2024 If you know your biblical history, it’s pretty easy to understand why the prophet Jeremiah is often portrayed in art as super-sad. He was active in his prophetic mission during a time that was economically prosperous, at least for the Jewish rich, but spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Total Confusion Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

If you feel like you are out of place, don't worry. That first Easter morning no one "got it." So if you don't get it, if you doubt, if you feel like this whole thing is crazy, you are in the right place. We don't have all the answers, we are just looking for them.

Back when I was growing up, there was a pattern almost everyone followed, or at least we appeared to. We woke on Sunday, got into dress clothes, went to Sunday school and worship, and topped it off with a hearty lunch. Then, to further date myself, we would tune our black and white tv on to one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In The Graveyard Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2023

In the first miracle in Mark 5, we see Jesus set free the man who was possessed by many demons. We see the sad reaction of the people of that region and learn the sad truth that some people choose the swine over the Savior. We also learn that everyone has a testimony.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: Are there certain places you don’t like to go when it’s dark? 1. How about down in the basement? Out in the woods? Down a dark road? Or into a cemetery? 2. During my elementary school years, we lived on the northeast side of Syracuse and around the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Infancy Narratives| A King Is Born Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

We can find the birth or infancy narratives prominently in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Both, Matthew and Luke devote the first two chapters to the infancy narrative of Jesus Christ.

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Scripture: Luke 1:5, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:11, Luke 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust In Uncertainty Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.

Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Overcoming Fear

Kiss The Wave Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Before God reveals the next step, you must take the first step of faith.

Have you ever heard of a guy named Nahshon? In Jewish tradition, he's a big deal. Picture this: the Israelites are stuck between a rock and a hard place, or more accurately, an army and a sea. Nahshon, this brave guy, decides to step into the water. And guess what? The Red Sea splits! Sometimes, ...read more

Topics: Courage, Risk Taking, Fear Management, First Steps

Cut The Rope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and let go of what's holding you back.

Imagine you're at the edge of a cliff, looking down at a beautiful, clear blue lake. You want to jump and swim around, but you're scared. You're not sure what's going to happen. That's a lot like life, isn't it? Sometimes, you gotta take a leap of faith. In the Bible, there's this story about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Divine Trust, Fearless Living

You’re Not Alone Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

No matter what we're going through, we can have peace knowing that Jesus is with us. We can trust that he will never leave us or forsake us. And with Jesus by our side, we can face any fear or challenge that comes our way.

Do you remember the story of Joshua? Dude was chosen to lead a whole nation into a new land. No pressure, right? But God was like, 'Hey, I've got your back. I was with Moses, and I'll be with you. So be brave, don't freak out.' God was telling Joshua he wasn't alone. Now, let's fast forward to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:1-9, John 16:33

Topics: Faith, Divine Presence, Fear Management, Spiritual Strength

Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023

Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal