Sermons on Stress Less:

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not

Introduction • If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not to blend in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Worry Free. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 23, 2023

In case you weren’t aware, anxiety and worry are earthly, temporal, Nothing gained by worry/anxiety. I wonder how many hours a week we fret, and worry?

Living Worry Free. Pt.2 Matthew 6:33 Mark Twain said, “I've suffered a great many catastrophes in life. Most of them never happened.” Someone sent me a card that read on the outside: There's a secret to living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Joy - Even In Stressful Situations Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2010

This sermon looks at four steps to relieve stress. I. STEP ONE: Worry About NOTHING II. STEP TWO: Pray About EVERYTHING III. STEP THREE: Be THANKFUL IV. STEP FOUR: Change Your Way Of THINKING

How to Have Joy – Even In Stressful Situations There is no doubt in my mind that we live in stressful times. Since September eleventh two thousand and one – we have been fighting a war on terrorism. The threat of a terrorist attack lingers and the war continues. World economics are a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Stress - Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are last 4 of 8 principles we learn from His life!

TEXT: various TITLE: Jesus - How to Handle Stress - Part 2 SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Stress OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 11, 2009 PROP.: Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are last 4 of 8 principles we learn from His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debt Is Slavery

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 1, 2024

Less is more and debt is less.

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. There are more people enslaved in the land of the free than we would like to admit. They are slaves to debt. Credit debt is way out of control and many families are one payday away from bankruptcy. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging On Through The Hairpin Curves (Managing Stress) Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 3, 2001

A Biblical model for managing stress

Stress Management Daniel 3 April 18, 1999 Morning Service Introduction I. The Biosphere A. The purpose: Team of scientist created a world inside a giant bubble, the goal was to create simulated living conditions for humans underground, the site was tested by the team - they lived in the structure ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8

Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005

Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Find Peace In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Finding Peace in a Stressed Out World

Sermon Series: God’s Promises for YOU at Christmas Today’s Message: How To Find Peace In A Stressed Out World Text: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:25-27; Colossians 3:15 Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. December 31, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Wired For Joy Or Wired For Stress?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 22, 2008

Jesus came to bring good news of great joy for everyone. Why don’t more people experience the joy of the Lord. How can we become rewired for joy at this Christmas season?

Valley Grove Assembly of God December 7, 2008 “Are You Wired for Joy or Wired for Stress?” Luke 2:8-20 Verse 10 “but the angel reassured them…don’t be afraid,” he said, “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone!” INTRODUCTION: [Show strings of tangled Christmas lights all in a heap on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting The Lord In Times Of Stress And Great Upheval

Contributed by Dr. John Reid on Aug 22, 2005

What prevents us from trusting fully in the Lord? This 3 point outline helps direct us towards a fuller understanding.

Trusting in the Lord in times of Stress and Great Upheaval I have several questions to pose to you this morning 1. When was the last time that you called upon the Lord and prayed earnestly asking and trusting in him? 2. Why is it that we continually want to handle our own affairs, trusting in our ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Desperate Households - Relieving Stress And Tension At Home Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 17, 2005

God says we need to LEARN to LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, and WALK in WISDOM. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Desperate Households Dealing with Stress and Tension Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-25, Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist