Sermons on Overcoming Anxiety:

Sabbath As Defiance

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 26, 2015

The Sabbath is a transformative tradition, an antidote to anxiety. We are restless till we find our rest in God. We set aside our anxieties and busyness, our pursuit of more, and we recognize that our refuge is God alone.

The President of local synagogue, and a close friend of mine, asked me if I knew the most sacred Jewish holy day. I said it must be either Passover or Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). He smiled and said, “No, it’s the Sabbath. It is the most important day in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-14

Denomination: Congregational

"Heart Of Darkness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2008

A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

Matthew 14:22-33 “Heart of Darkness” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Exactly two weeks ago I was cutting the grass in the backyard, when, before I knew what was happening—I was literally covered with about 150 or more yellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004

Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Content

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 27, 2017

If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________”

Title: Love Where You Live Text: Philippians 4:4-12 Bottom Line: If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________” Intro Good morning Real Life! I hope you all had a great thanksgiving with plenty of family, friends, food, and of course football! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12, Psalm 34:17-20, Matthew 6:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bye Bye Passivity Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

We are called overcomers. One of the first steps in overcoming is to fight and resist passivity.

Sunday January 6th, 2008 Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: Bye Bye Passivity Pastor: Michael West, River of Life Overcomer—say it—overcomer… It is the call of God upon our lives. It is the nature of Christ within us and that character of all those who “through faith and patience inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ-Centered Life Sermon I: Replacing Anguish With Joy And Peace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

A Christian whose character reflects the person of Jesus Christ is destined to live in joy and peace of the contagious kind.

CHRIST AT THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES OVERCOMES ANGUISH WITH JOY AND PEACE Thank the Lord for good and gracious folks whose paths have crossed yours and mine – in my case, during sixty-five years of ministry and marriage! For you, as it was for me and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

From Worry To Peace Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 16, 2006

In Phil 4:4-7, Paul gives three ways to take a bite out of worry, anxiety, and stress.

Phil 4:4-7 Our scripture focuses on a challenge all of us face from time to time – how to deal with worry, anxiety, and stress. Sometimes we deal with it well and handle it in a mature way. At other times we may let it get out of hand. Watch what happens to Mr. Steinbloom. (He asks question ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Young And Restless Or Home Alone

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Overcoming misconceptions about Single Adults

Young and Restless or Home Alone? by Randy Croft What is the fastest growing minority segment of the American population? (Minority not meaning quality, but percentage of population). Not Hispanics, not African-Americans, not Asians, nor Europeans. It’s Singles. *Almost 40% of American ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith & Fear Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure.

Faith & Fear Part 2 - Psalm 31 Anxiety disorders have surpassed depression and alcoholism as the #1 mental health problem in America.1 Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure. Psychologists believe that anxieties arise from a state of disconnection. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005

Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2015

Three ways we are more than Conquerors: 1. Trouble 2. Anxiety (distress/worry) 3. Persecution

More than Conquerors Introduction: In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In God's Guidance, Mercy, And Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages reliance on God's strength, dissolving anxieties through prayer, and trusting in His divine plan, as guided by the Scriptures.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who bears all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow seeker of the divine truths that our Lord has so graciously revealed to us in His word. Today, we have the privilege to open our hearts and minds to the profound ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trusting God, Difficult Times

God's Rx For Fear Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 21, 2016

Jesus desires to remove our fears. Jesus shares with us three great assurances based on God's love which will always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People)

Luke 12:32-40; Psalm 23; Song of Solomon 7:6; 10 THEME: God's Rx for Fear Proposition: Jesus desires to remove our fears. He shares three great assurances based on God's love which always casts out fear 1. We are His Sheep 2. We are HIs Good Pleasure 3. We are His Kingdom (People) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

XIII. Exposing the Roots of Fear XIV. Pulling the Roots of Fear CONCLUSION

XIII. EXPOSING THE ROOTS OF FEAR There are many areas in which the enemy has used to cause fear to take deep root. These strongholds can be used against a Christian to harass, oppress or depress. It could be physical, emotional, or spiritual assaults that are being made. Finding complete healing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Run For Gatorade - Matthew 6:28-33 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 6, 2024

How are promises of God's protection and provision comforting if all the things you are afraid of still might happen?

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-33