Sermons on holiday stress: showing 1,231-1,245 of 22,311

How Obstacles Become Opportunities

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 5, 2002

Four people-principles to help us turn stress into success!

1 Corinthians 16:8,9 - "But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has been opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." USA Today published the results of the following Hilton survey in January 2001: Percentage of Americans who say they: Need more fun: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Providence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Trusting in God’s foresight, wisdom and care reduces stress

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 24 – Jacob’s Journey to Haran – Genesis 28:1-22 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the children to understand how to trust in God’s providence (His foresight, His timely care and His generous kindness). 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jacob put conditions on his trust ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001

This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Oct 17, 2006

This sermon stress the importance of preaching Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

Sermon @ Little Hocking, OH 10/15/2006 a.m. Mark T. Tonkery Nothing but Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 Introduction A. What does the Christian need to teach? You are sitting in a car and next to you is your teenage child who has never obeyed the Gospel, you know you need to say something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007

Stressing the importance of living for Christ instead of ourselves and our designs.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 1) Matthew 16:21-28 March 4, 2007 How many of you here had parents at one time or another? Was there ever a time when you felt that you knew better than your parents – about any given topic? If you’ve never felt that way, then something’s wrong, and we’ll have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Disciples

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004

To stress the importance of making disciples of others and building up others

Making Disciples Matthew 28:19-20 Primary Purpose: To consider what Jesus meant when He called us to make disciples Today we are talking about what it means to make disciples. This Scripture is also called the “Great Commission” because it tells us what we are to be about as a church. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Don Bradley on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon stresses the difference of being a genuine believer and a counterfeit one.

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 Intro: One day Jesus was by the seashore when He became accompanied by multitudes of people. There were so many that He had to go offshore and sit in a boat. He then began to teach the people. What He taught them was the Parable of the Sower, among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksliving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon Series on gratitude becoming a way of life.

Can you remember a moment of ingratitude upon someone receiving a gift? Perhaps it is a story of your children or of you as a child or teen. Have you ever witnessed an act of ingratitude that was just wrong, it just bugged you? Someone given a gift and their attitude screamed like a spoiled brat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Batteries Not Included #1 Hope Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Entering into the holiday season is not all jingle bells and ho ho ho for everyone. To be honest, it can be a hard time of year for a lot of people.

“Ho-ho-oh……..no! I don’t think I have the energy to do the holidays this year. Wait! Yes! The holidays. Twinkling lights. Goodwill toward mankind, Hallmark Christmas movies. Snap out of it, Grinch! This is exactly what we need, especially after the train wreck of 2020”. “Ok, Ok, I can do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There’s Just Something About Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2022

Christmas is by far the most popular of these seven American holidays. Yet, not everybody can tell you why we celebrate every other holiday. Only around half of all Americans could retell the Christmas story from memory.

It’s now just two weeks and just fourteen days until Christmas! Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: family gathering together, time off from work and obligations, and the strong sense of nostalgia we all feel this time of year. Nat King Cole captured the sentiment of the season for many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012

As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decorations For My Heart

Contributed by Jennifer Mathews on Dec 28, 2004

This sermon demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit to liberate Christians from Satan’s lie that Christmas is merely a commercial holiday.

Decorations For My Heart By Rev. Jennifer Mathews This holy season has been one of great joy for me, because this year I got Christmas for Christmas! Perhaps you are wondering, "What does she mean, Christmas for Christmas?" You see, I have not truly celebrated Christian holidays ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Unthankful Thinking

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010

Fixing our “thanking” errors can help us fix many of our “thinking” errors.

Overcoming Unthankful Thinking 1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Intro: Life’s circumstances are often unpleasant, unfair, and may not automatically invoke a sense of gratitude. Sometimes when we face trying circumstances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running The Marathon Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The "Holiday Marathon" provides a backdrop for understanding the sort of "Marathon of Faith" which we are called to run.

Yesterday we made the colossal mistake of attempting to run errands in the mall and surrounding areas. Oh, I know better than to go to the mall between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but yesterday was still the Saturday before Thanksgiving. And…on top of that…there’s an extra week between ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene