In Sermon Illustrations: "Evangelism Fear Of"

John Ortberg In His Book- If You Want To Walk On ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2004

John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently repeated instruction-is formulated in two words: Fear Not. Do not be afraid. Be strong and ...read more

Tags: Fear, Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward "to a world founded upon four essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Baptist

A Rattlesnake, If Cornered, Will Sometimes Become ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is—a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites and hates, but ...read more

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Here Is An Instruction On How To React To Hungry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2005

Here is an instruction on how to react to hungry pythons, as given to Peace Corpsmen serving in Brazil: “Remember not to run away, the python can run faster. The thing to do is to lie flat on the ground on your back with your feet together, arms at your side, head well down. The python will then ...read more

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You," Said The Doctor To The Patient, "Are In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2005

“You,” said the doctor to the patient, “are in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also, inform your wife you’re going to make a budget, and she has to stick to it. And have her keep the kids off your ...read more

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Tomorrow's Trivia! (02.24.06--Do Not Worry!--Luke ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 22, 2006

Tomorrow’s Trivia! (02.24.06--Do Not Worry!--Luke 22:24) An average person’s anxiety is focused on: 40% -- things that will never happen, 30% -- things about the past that can’t be changed, 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue, 10% -- about health, which gets worse with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Lutheran

I Never Worry About What I Will Do If I Win A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

I never worry about what I will do if I win a battle, but I always know exactly what I will do if I lose one. ...read more

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A Rattlesnake, If Cornered, Will Sometimes Become ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is--a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites and hates, but ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Here Is An Instruction On How To React To Hungry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Here is an instruction on how to react to hungry pythons, as given to Peace Corpsmen serving in Brazil -- "Remember not to run away, the python can run faster. The thing to do is to lie flat on the ground on your back with your feet together, arms at your side, head well down. The python will then ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

If You Are Frightened And Look For Failure And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you are frightened and look for failure and poverty, you will get them, no matter how hard you try to succeed. Lack of faith in yourself, if what life will do for you, cuts you off from ...read more

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No Passion So Effectually Robs The Mind Of All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of ...read more

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People Are Never More Insecure Than When They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

People are never more insecure than when they become obsessed with their fears at ...read more

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He Has Not Learned The Lesson Of Life Who Does ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He has not learned the lesson of life who does not every ...read more

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None But A Coward Dares To Boast That He Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

None but a coward dares to boast that he has ...read more

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The Stretch Of Years Which Winds Ahead, So Dim ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The stretch of years which winds ahead, So dim to our imperfect vision, Are clear to God. Our fears are ...read more

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All Men Are Frightened. The More Intelligent ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened. The courageous man is the man who forces ...read more

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We Can Easily Forgive A Child Who Is Afraid Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is ...read more

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You Gain Strength, Courage And Confidence By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really ...read more

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To Know What Is Right And Not To Do It Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

To know what is right and not to do it is the ...read more

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It Is The Coward Who Fawns On Those Above Him. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is the coward who fawns on those above him. It is the coward who is ...read more

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