Sermons on universal guilt:

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worry Wart Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? Life is like a drama. We all have these crossroads in life. But will our lives be a “Melodrama or Mellow-drama”.

Worry Wart Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 1 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry, Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

It’s easy to say, "Don’t Worry," but it’s better to give someone the tools Jesus provided here to win the war over worrying. The FATHER FACTOR, the FOCUS FACTOR, and the FUTURE FACTOR. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Matthew 6:25-34 "Don’t worry about it." Have you ever had those words said to you? Did it work? Probably not! Easy words to say, but hard to put into practice. In essence that is what the Scripture says in verse 25. [read] But it goes on to tell us how not to worry. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Priceless

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 28, 2006

There are some things money can’t buy and for everything else there’s Master Care.

8 reasons in support of a worry-free life. 1. Worry is Needless, 25 2. Worry is Senseless, 26 3. Worry is Useless, 27 4. Worry is Faithless, 28-30 5. Worry is Godless, 31-32a 6. Worry is Pointless or Fatherless, 32 7. Worry is Restless, 34 8. To Be Worry-free is Priceless , 33 Master Card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up The Pain

Contributed by Garry Lewis on Mar 3, 2005

Allowing You to trust God

Giving Up the Pain Matthew 11: 28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. So many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To Worry

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 29, 2005

The World has a solution to worry that includes ingnoring problems, pretenting that they can not get any worse or simply trying to laugh them off. Yet God has a different antidote to worry and today I would like to show it to you...

TITLE: GOD’S ANTIDOTE TO WORRY SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 DATE: 03/13/03 VS. 6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 6:4-6, Philippians 6:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

The God Of 'should Haves' And 'if Only's'

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Apr 3, 2005

Each of us has some "should haves" and "if only’s" in our past, but we must learn that Jesus Christ is not only the God of our todays and tomorrows, He is also the God of our yesterdays. All of our "should haves" and "if only’s" are in His Hands.

The God Of ‘Should Have’s’ And ‘If Only’s’ Phil 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lose Approval Addiction And Gain Security Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

We all hunger for approval We want to be noticed, appreciated, respected, and loved. We want it from our peers and our parents. We especially want this approval from our father

Lose approval addiction and gain security Lord who in the scriptures had an approval addiction? Jonathon did not! He did what was right, despite his fathers manipulation. In fact King Saul did! Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Trouble

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 12, 2006

THE DAY OF TROUBLE COMES TO EVERY LIFE. WHAT WE DO WITH TROUBLE IS A TEST OF CHARACTER.

PSALM 50:15 TEXT. AND CALL UPON ME IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE I WILL DEILVER THEE AND THOU SHALT GLORIFY ME. TITLE (THE DAY OF TROUBLE) 3 THINGS I FIND IN PSALM 50:15 1.THE PLEA OF THE LORD. CALL UPON ME IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE""PS 50:15 THE LORD INVITES EVERY SOUL TO CALL UPON HIM IN THE TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15

Self-Esteem

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 22, 2006

A sermon that teaches us the five steps in establishing self-worth

Self-Esteem 5 Steps in Establishing Self-Worth 1 Corinthians 1:27 GREETINGS SCRIPTURE “Subalit pinili ng Diyos ang sa palagay ng sanlibutan ay kahangalan upang hiyain ang marurunong, at ang mahihina sa turing ng sanlibutan upang hiyain ang malalakas.” INTRODUCTION Sa hapong ito nais kong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lost Coin Series

Contributed by João Felix Da Silva on Jun 1, 2006

Procure diligentemente, nunca desita!

PROCURE DILIGENTEMENTE, SE FOR IMPORTANTE PARA VOCÊ! “ Ou qual é a mulher que, tendo dez dracmas, se perder uma, não acende a candeia, varre a casa e a procura diligentemente até encontra-la? E, tendo-a achado, reúne as amigas e vizinhas, dizendo: alegrai-vos comigo, porque achei a dracma que eu ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry - Be Happy

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 5, 2006

The Lord wants us to pray instead of worrying. And we are supposd to lay our anxieties upon Him, and when we do, we are supposed to leave them there with Him, too.

Several years ago, I had the chance to speak to a young lady at a shelter in Phoenix, Arizona. She had no job, no place to stay, no money, and no food. But she did have a husband. He was in prison for many years to come. On top of all that, she had a liver disease that was slowly taking her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

God's Antidote For Worry

Contributed by Barry Stone on Jan 19, 2006

It is a short message on the subject of worry.

Introduction: “Every system in your body is affected by worry.” (McCoy, www.pioneerthing.com/trauma.html,1) It can affect your breathing, liver, stomach and even your skin through rash or itch. In one website, they asked the question what should you do to conquer worry? I found it interesting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

What do we do in times of trouble

"When the Going Gets Tough" Matthew 2 4/13/97 Intro: Did you hear about the little boy who came back to school the day after report cards were passed out and told his teacher, "I don’t want to get you worried, but dad said if my grades didn’t improve, someone was going to be in BIG trouble!" Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Only

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 26, 2005

Some of the saddest words heard when at a visitation or funeral. We already have enough how can we get rid of ones we have or hold down the number in the future.

If only John 27-36 I have had a week filled with contemplation. I started thinking about the things I have wanted in Life. When I was a kid, I might say, If only I was older, I could watch Hogan’s Hero’s. It came on after 8PM. If only I had the right haircut or clothes, people would like me ...read more

Scripture: John 11:27-36

Denomination: Congregational