In Sermon Illustrations: "Fear Of Man"

That Thursday Evening, Just As Isabel Was ...

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003

That Thursday evening, just as Isabel was reaching the peak of her fury, we were watching TV news of the storm. A reporter, standing on the beach at Nags Head, rain hat blowing all over the place, was telling us how the high waves were producing a storm surge. Reporters are obliged to speak from ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

A Marvelous Song By Thomas Arne, Set To The Music ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003

A marvelous song by Thomas Arne, set to the music of Isaac Watts, teaches us to endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ (2 Tim. 2:3) "Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb. And shall I fear to own His cause or blush to speak His name? Must I be carried to the skies on ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Song By Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Written ...  PRO

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004

There’s a song by Oscar Hammerstein II, written in 1949 You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear, You,ve got to be taught from year to year, It’s got to be drummed in your dear little ear. You’ve got to be carefully taught You’ve got to be taught to be afraid Of people whose eyes are oddly ...read more

Tags: Racism

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Admiral Heihachio Togo, Whose Brilliant Tactics ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Admiral Heihachio Togo, whose brilliant tactics had destroyed the Russian fleet at the battle of the Sea of Japan in 1905, visited the United States shortly after the Russo-Japanese War. At a state dinner in Admiral Togo’s honor, William Jennings Bryan was asked to propose a toast. Because Bryan ...read more

Tags: Addiction

You Have Established A New Relationship With ...  PRO

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

"You have established a new relationship with the powers of darkness. Whatever you were before you were a Christian- straight, horoscope reader, witch, warlock, or satanist- you are now a sworn foe of the legions of hell. Have no delusions about their reality or their hostility, but do not fear ...read more

Tags: Demons, Doubt, Paranormal

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 19, 2001

Perseverance When all the world is looming dark And things seem not so clear, When shadows seem to hover ’round Lord, may I persevere. When it seems everything’s been tried And there’s no way to go, Just let me keep remembering Sometimes the journey’s slow. I may just need to stop and rest ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Peace

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Bad To Worse  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2002

FROM BAD TO WORSE There is a great lesson to be learned from the dictionary. When things start going bad, we often fear they will only get worse. It seems that "worse" will take us to the "worst". To prevent the "worse" from turning in to the "worst" look at the unique set up God has provided in ...read more

Tags: Worship General, Church Practices

The Shepherd Psalm Does Speak Against Anxiety, ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 21, 2007

The Shepherd Psalm does speak against anxiety, worry, and fear. It calls for trust in God. Here’s an example of the wrong kind of faith. Are you familiar with the Broom Hilda comic strip? Anybody ever seen it? For an illustration of mindless faith I like the conversation that takes place between ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Birds Worry

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 23, 2008

When Birds Worry When the birds begin to worry And the lilies toil and spin, And God’s creatures all are anxious, Then I also may begin. For my Father sets their table, Decks them out in garments fine, And if He supplies their living, Will He not provide for mine? Just as noisy, common ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

MORE ICE New satellite data shows that concerns over the levels of sea ice may have been premature. It was feared the polar caps were vanishing because of the effects of global warming. But US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data now show almost all the "lost" ice has come back. ...read more

Tags: Politics

When The Railroads Were First Introduced To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

When the railroads were first introduced to the U.S., some folks feared that they’d be the downfall of the nation! Here’s an excerpt from a letter to then President Jackson dated January 31, 1829: "As you may know, Mr. President, 'railroad' carriages are pulled at the enormous speed of 15 miles ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Y2k

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

13 years ago, there were people running all over the place, buying up food and bottled water and gas and everything else they could think of, just in case something happened with all of that Y2K stuff. They did all of that just in case they were without power, or open food stores for a few days. ...read more

Tags: Judgment

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives  PRO

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 25, 2014

It’s because He lives we should be able to face tomorrow, it’s because He lives all fear should be gone. Because He lives we are pretty sure who holds the future. Is that the lyrics Bill Gaither wrote? No, but that’s the way many Christians feel. The first verse of Because He Lives says it all. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Tags: Troubled Times, Trials And Difficulties, Time Of Trouble, Trials Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

Feddersen's Fables" Has The Story Of A Rancher ...

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003

"Feddersen’s Fables" has the story of a rancher who rented a famous stallion, to sire a champion by one of his thoroughbred mares. The owner of the majestic beast delivered and unloaded the stallion directly into a corral, and the next day, the rancher rode another horse out onto the meadow and ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

B. Brian J. Waldrop Relates This Slice Of Life: ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

b. Brian J. Waldrop relates this slice of life: "Flipping through the channels of my TV the other morning, I stopped to watch a painter skillfully painting a desert landscape. As the man proceeded to color the canvas in deep browns, reds, and yellows, the picture really started to look good. I felt ...read more

Tags: Humility, Faith, Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trapped Coal Miners Discover Old ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2009

Trapped Coal Miners Discover Old Passage In one of the coal mines of the north, the top of the pit fell in while a considerable number of the miners were down below, and the shaft was completely blocked. Those who were in the mine gathered to a spot where the last remains of air could be breathed. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Tags: Humility

Unsung Heroes: Phurah, The Servant Of Gideon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021

Introduction: Phurah, Gideon’s servant, is only mentioned twice in the entire Bible—here in this passage—but what he did certainly speaks volumes. Text, Judges 7:9-11, KJV: 9 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-11

Tags: Gideon, Phurah, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

Ann Landers Had This To Say About The Letters ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Ann Landers had this to say about the letters that she has received over the years. "I’ve learned plenty-including, most meaningfully, what Leo Rosten had in mind when he said, ’Each of us is a little lonely, deep inside, and cries to be understood.’ I have learned how it is with stumbling, ...read more

Tags: Disappointment, Compassion

Denomination: Mennonite

Her Response  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

HER RESPONSE Frederick Buechner’s little book of character sketches of people from the Bible has this to say about the angel Gabriel as he encounters Mary: "She struck him as hardly old enough to have a child at all, let alone this child. But he had been entrusted with a message to give her, and ...read more

Tags: Mary Jesus Mother, Christmas

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Francesca's Husband Franz Went On A Business ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002

Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Catholic