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Sermons on Anxiety: Help When Worry Won't Stop

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Struggling with anxiety? You are not alone, and you are not weak. Many faithful people carry a mind that will not quiet down, and the Bible speaks to that honestly.

These are sermons from real churches about worry, fear of the future and finding peace in God. Listen to one while you walk, or read the verses below first.

Sermons on anxiety to start with

Chosen for how closely they stay on anxiety, then for length and how recent they are. Every sermon is the church's own recording.

  1. Do NOT Worry (Mt 6:25-34)

    Monticello Church of Christ - Florida (Monticello, FL) · October 25, 2026 · 31 min

    Jesus instructs believers not to worry about daily needs like food, drink, and clothing, because worry accomplishes nothing and distracts from what matters most. Instead, we should trust our heavenly Father, who knows our needs...

  2. The Cliff of Anxiety

    Leesburg Christian Church (Cynthiana, KY) · October 25, 2026 · 29 min

    The sermon, using the movie Inside Out's character Anxiety as a starting point, presents anxiety as a cliff that people can fall off when worry, loss, and busyness take control. The speaker urges listeners to cast their anxieti...

  3. Jesus & Anxiety

    Cornerstone Community Church (Joppa, MD) · November 1, 2026 · 45 min

    The speaker argues that Christians should turn to Jesus and Scripture for help with anxiety, rather than secular therapy, and that biblical counselors should be full of goodness and knowledge of God's Word. He contends that Scr...

  4. Anxiety

    West Knoxville Church of Christ (Knoxville, TN) · October 25, 2026 · 41 min

    Anxiety is a persistent worry or fear about the future that becomes harmful when it controls our thoughts, distracts us from responsibilities, and weakens our trust in God. Jesus's teaching in Matthew 6 calls believers not to b...

  5. 2026-11-01: Daryl Nicolet - Don't Worry Be Happy

    Faith Worship Center (Pepperell, MA) · November 3, 2026 · 37 min

    The pastor urges congregants to stop worrying, especially during election season and economic hardship, trusting God as provider rather than placing trust in money or political outcomes. He frames stewardship of money and gifts...

  6. Replacing Anxiety With Prayer and Thanksgiving

    Hawkins, New Covenant Apostolic Church (Dayton, OH) · October 14, 2026 · 83 min

    Pastor Hawkins teaches on wrestling with worry, using the lesson 'Wrestling with Worry' and Philippians 4. He urges believers to replace anxiety with prayer, thanksgiving, and trust in God's provision and peace, guarding their...

  7. Haunted Revisited: Anxiety

    PJ Nolan, Collective Church (Bryant, AR) · October 13, 2026 · 50 min

    Pastor PJ Nolan introduces the 'Haunted Revisited' series, focusing on breaking free from spiritual and emotional burdens starting with anxiety. Using Philippians 4:6-9, he outlines a four-step biblical pattern to combat anxiet...

  8. Combating Anxiety Through Prayer and Trust in Christ

    Flagstone Church of Christ (Bentonville, AR) · October 25, 2026 · 43 min

    Anxiety is a common spiritual battle rather than merely a psychological issue, requiring intentional engagement with God’s prescribed remedies. Believers combat worry through persistent prayer, mindful focus on truth, and commu...

What does the Bible say about anxiety?

The Bible does not scold anxious people. It invites them to bring every worry to God, and it promises that he cares. These passages are the ones pastors return to most.

  • Philippians 4:6–7Bring everything to God in prayer

    In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (ASV)

  • 1 Peter 5:7He cares for you

    casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. (ASV)

  • Matthew 6:25–27Jesus on worry

    Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment? Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Fa... (ASV)

  • Psalm 94:19Comfort when worries multiply

    In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul. (ASV)

  • Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, I am with you

    Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (ASV)

  • Psalm 55:22Cast your burden on the Lord

    Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved. (ASV)

What pastors are saying

“God has not given us a spirit of fear. Anxiety is focusing inward: me, my problem, my issue. Focus on love. Go love other people instead.”
“Anxiety is not your final destination. The cliff is real, the danger is real. And the pain is real. But so is the hope and the rescue and the peace that only God can offer.”
“God wants us happy, not all sad, depressed, discouraged, bummed out, worried about the future, worried about what our country's going to look like next year.”
“How we hold treasure reflects our trust in God. And without trust, fear and anxiety enter.”
“The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

More sermons on anxiety

  1. Salvation Through Grace and the King of KingsLakeview Baptist Church · November 8, 2026
  2. How Can God Use Someone Like David?Relevant Church · November 8, 2026
  3. Feb10WrongFocusNew England City Blessing Church · November 8, 2026
  4. The Season For The Thoughts Of Jesus8th Street Church of Christ · November 7, 2026
  5. Worship When Worry Cannot CoexistBeulah Baptist Church · November 7, 2026
  6. Psalm 23 (online Audio Converter Com)Assembly of God · November 7, 2026
  7. Prayer as Your First InstinctGraceCrossing Community Church · November 7, 2026
  8. 0e9245422 1568644650 Fe Y Uncion Parte 5Christian's Community Center · November 7, 2026
  9. 09 22 24 Peace GrasshopperLong Meadow Church of the Brethren · November 7, 2026
  10. Show Me Your GlorySecond Congregational Church · November 7, 2026

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Sermons and quotes are from churches' own recordings and appear under their names. Opinions are theirs. Bible text: American Standard Version (public domain).