Sermons on Anxiety (Page 2)

Sermons on Anxiety (Page 2)

Following God When He Feels Distant

Following God When He Feels Distant (and the “Law of Undulation”) – Psalm 25 A Psalm Of David. 1 In you, Lord my God,    I put my trust. 2 I trust in you;    do not let me be put to shame,    nor let my enemies triumph over me.3 No one who hopes in you    will ever be put to shame,but shame will come on those    who are treacherous without cause. Psalm 25:1-3 Our feelings of closeness to God go up and down like the weather (as does every…

The Christian’s Assurance

The Christian’s Assurance – Romans chapter 8, verses 1 to 8 Many have some doubt – “Is my Christian faith real?” The Bible shows us:- 8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending…

A Reminder for Forgetful People (Easter Sunday)

A Reminder for Forgetful People (Easter Sunday) – Luke chapter 24 verses 1 to 8 Hopes shattered Failed expectations lead to despair, and memory goes out the window. Verses 1 to 3. Wondering They were baffled and confused, just like us. “Wrong way, Go Back!” they are told. A graveyard is no place for the living. Verses 4 and 5. This changes everything! “He is not here, He is risen! Remember how He told you…” Jesus’ resurrection changes everything! Verses…

Be Ready!

Be Ready! – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 24, verse 36 to chapter 25, verse 13 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Matthew 24:44 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Different reactions to Jesus’ return The calculator and calendar approach The anxious response The…

Don’t be Deceived

Don’t be Deceived – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 24 verses 1 to 37 Modern prophets who think they know when Jesus the Christ will return – many predictions over the years, and all wrong. They mustn’t have read Matthew 24:36 … 36 ‘But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son [Jesus], but only the Father. Matthew 24:36 Don’t be Deceived Jesus’ disciples were concerned with the when (He will come) and the…

How Long, O Lord? – Psalm 13

How Long, O Lord? – Psalm 13 Psalm 13 – For the director of music. A psalm of David. This Psalm of David is for all of us (for the “Director of Music”, so it was for everyone). We lament. (verses 1-2) 1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me for ever?    How long will you hide your face from me?2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts    and day after day have sorrow in my heart?    How long will my enemy triumph over…

Who’s in Control?

Who’s in Control? – Isaiah chapters 40 and 41 Who’s in Control? To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say,…

Good News for the Rest-Resistant

Good News for the Rest-Resistant – Exodus chapter 20, verses 8-11 8 ‘Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the…

A Song for All Seasons – The Never-Failing Love of the Lord

The Never-Failing Love of the Lord – Psalm 77 7 ‘Will the Lord reject for ever?    Will he never show his favour again?8 Has his unfailing love vanished for ever?    Has his promise failed for all time?9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?’ 10 Then I thought, ‘To this I will appeal:    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.12 I will consider all…

A Song for All Seasons – Worse Than Sticks and Stones – Psalm 12

Worse Than Sticks and Stones, Psalm 12 1 Help, Lord, for no one is faithful any more; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.2 Everyone lies to their neighbour; they flatter with their lips but harbour deception in their hearts.3 May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue –4 those who say, ‘By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us – who is lord over us?’5 ‘Because the poor are…

Things Will Get Better

Things Will Get Better, 2 Peter chapter 1, verses 1 to 15 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason,…