Sermons on Non Anxious Presence:

Theology Of "thoughts & Prayers"

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

When tragedy strikes, the response of many well-meaning people​ is to say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected".

Christian Clichés Where God guides, God provides If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. The greatest distance in the universe is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. You can’t outgive God! We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that is alone. When God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wedding Parties Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2016

We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.

1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Think? | Understanding The Mind Of God | By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 9, 2025

When you think you’re alone, God thinks He’s carrying you. When you think you’re losing, God thinks He’s preparing you. When you think you’ve failed, God thinks He’s setting you up for a comeback.

What Does God Think? UNDERSTANDING THE MIND OF GOD Main Text: Isaiah 55:8-9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 30, 2012

Anxiety is a sign of not trusting in God's ability to provide for our needs.

INTRODUCTION • GRINCH CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Have you got your Christmas shopping done yet? • As we approach Christmas we have to be careful not to lose sight of what is really important. • As a matter of fact, we need to be careful not to lose sight of what life is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Better Part Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Prayer is simply the manifestation of a relationship with our Lord

Title: The Better Part of Prayer Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Mary & Martha) FCF: Christ is most interested in how we spend tine with him (i.e. prayer) SO: Answer the question, “Is prayer (i.e. talking to Christ) a distraction from your life, or life a distraction from prayer?” Intro: If I had to lay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

On Coping With Worry

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009

"When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.”

ON COPING WITH WORRY--Philippians 4:4-9 Proposition: "When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to fully trust Him in every experience of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Discipleship does not come easy. There are some things we must do in order to be good disciples.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:23-27; 14:25-33 INTRO: It is said that a text without a context becomes a pretext. Therefore, before examining these passages, let’s put them into context. Luke 9:23-27 follows hard upon verses 18-22. Note especially verse 22, "The Son of Man must suffer many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Peace In The Spirit

Contributed by Tellison A Glover on Jun 13, 2011

This sermon is for Pentecost Sunday.

WHY WE SHOULD SEEK PEACE IN THE SPIRIT - PENTECOST 1 John 20:47-52 1. The Disciples Holy Spirit encounter o Today we celebrate Pentecost * Pentecost is a Greek word meaning 50th day * It symbolizes the days that we have journeyed from Easter * For Christian Pentecost recalls the descending of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:47-52

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Fear Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

God says to all who walk with him, "I am with you, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you."

Do Not Fear 06/22/08 AM Text: Isaiah 41:10 Introduction Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” This is God’s message to his believing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace That God Gives

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 21, 2017

The peace God offers is superior to what the world offers. God offers inward peace amidst all our problems. A good relationship with God would remove anxiety and mend broken relationships and in turn would help us experience the true peace.

Introduction: All of us desire peace and we prefer to live in a peaceful location. Global peace index is used to rank the peace in various countries. It is calculated by accounting for 22 indicators, which include external and internal conflicts, relationship with neighboring countries, criminality ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: *other

Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Settle For The Distracted Life

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Do Not Settle for the Distracted Life Luke 10:38-42 This story is of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha is older, more aggressive and although she is the main character here she is not the hero. Mary is younger, more timid and every time we see her she is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Side Of The Story

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 5, 2017

I wonder, how does Mary’s story speak to you this Advent season? In a few weeks from now, Christmas Sunday would seem rather odd if we did not hear from Mary.

This is not an original sermon, points borrowed from Advent 3/C, December 17, 2006 Lynne M. Dolan (I believe the message was entitled “Nothing Impossible with God”). I have restructured the message, however; want to ensure I give proper credit. TITLE: MARY’S SIDE OF THE STORY SCRIPTURE: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

First Steps In Saving America

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 30, 2016

Saving America from our mess is bigger than who will be our next President. It is a prayerful dependence on God that comes by seeking God in his will; trusting God in his Grace; and Joining God in his Purpose.

1. I am convinced that America is in an almost hopeless mess. a. Our hope is not in a new POTUS or US Congress b. It is not on a new focus of government c. Our hope is where it has always been, "In God We Trust" -- not our schemes/ourselves 2. Revival Prayer In 1857 there was a 46 year old man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Ask Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017

A sermon on Asking the Lord for our needs from the series on Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray – Ask Theme: To show the importance of asking God in our prayers. Text: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:5 – 15 Note: Commentary Notes from Preacher’s Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew chapter 6. Two Ideas for Acronyms for PRAY P - Praise, R - Repentance, A - Ask, Y - Yield P ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God