In Sermon Illustrations: "Fear Torments"

Act With Determination Not To Be Turned Aside By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Act with determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the ...read more

Tags: Endurance

If Your Desires Be Endless, Your Cares And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If your desires be endless, your cares and ...read more

Tags: Desire

Worry Is A Circle Of Inefficient Thoughts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling ...read more

Tags: Guilt

It Is The Function Of Speech To Free Men From ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech

Generations Differ: Researcher George Barna Cites ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Generations Differ: Researcher George Barna cites varied generational response to authority (older Americans accept it, Boomers want to control it, Busters ignore it), handling contradictions (elder citizens ignore them, Boomers strive to solve them, Busters appreciate them), and life fears ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

God Wants To Trade

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 7, 2019

God wants to trade your dry barren ground for a fertile garden ; He wants to trade your weeds for beautiful flowers ; He wants to take our anxiety and give us assurance (everything is all right) ; He wants to give us faith instead of fear ; He wants to take your curses and give you blessings ; He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Tags: Trade, Blessings

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calm The Storm, Calm Your Heart  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005

CALM THE STORM, CALM YOUR HEART One pastor’s wife was very afraid to take flights. Husband asks her to pray. Fear was controlling her. "Let Him know you’re afraid of flying, and God will help you." Over time, she overcame the fear. One day, she was flying with her friend through a violent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Tags: Faith General, Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light A Candle! (07.12.05--Tomorrow--John ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 10, 2005

Light a Candle! (07.12.05--Tomorrow--John 21:18-19) You know what is the best thing about the future? The way things have been going lately I have no doubt. The best thing about tomorrow is that tomorrow only comes one day at a time. We’ve all had times in our lives when what we feared the most ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-19

Tags: Death, Guilt

Denomination: Lutheran

Walter Cronkite Or God?" Joshua 1:1-9 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 21, 2005

“Walter Cronkite or God?” Joshua 1:1-9 Key verse(s): 5:“No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Why is the world such a fearful place? It seems these days people are afraid of more ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Tags: Promises Of God, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Lutheran

David Livingstone (1813-1873) Was A Scottish ...  PRO

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

David Livingstone (1813-1873) was a Scottish missionary; doctor and explorer who helped open the heart of Africa to missions. His travels covered one-third of the continent, from Cape Town to near the Equator, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Here is what he had to say about his 33 years ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister Described A ...

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2010

Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister described a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN" recently. He meant it to be a private comment but was picked up by a microphone he was wearing. Mrs Duffy asked some questions to Mr Brown regarding immigration, and cornered him with questions about the budget deficit. ...read more

Tags: Racism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Blame The Judge

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, "No one would choose to go into hell ... Not one person would decide to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Tags: Hell, Judgement

Denomination: Methodist

Grace - A Poem By Elicia Roy

Contributed by Elicia Roy on Mar 18, 2021

GRACE What is this thought of undeserved grace? A sinner condemned to a tormenting place. Unable to hope, without a way out, Weeping and gnashing of teeth all about. Separated from love and life, Only surrounded by pain and strife, Nothing I could do to change my state, A sinner condemned to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: The Gospel, The Cross, The Grace Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enthusiasm Is The Inspiration Of Everything ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Love Of Justice In The Generality Of Men Is Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Love of justice in the generality of men is only the fear of ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

[237 L] [12]. A Message From A Poem - Scenes From The Gospels - Part 12

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 14, 2025

[237 L] [12]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - SCENES FROM THE GOSPELS - PART 12 THIS IS THE LAST ONE OF THESE CAMEO SCENES They are here to enjoy! Scenes from the Gospels are very special to me. I love them. They have taken a lot of effort, and many, many months revision to get them as correct as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Matthew 13:10-13, Matthew 14:15-21, Matthew 7:13-21, Mark 11:12-13, Mark 11:19-22, John 18:1-11, Matthew 14:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Roman Cohort, Whom Do You Seek, Peter Had A Sword, Broad Way, Fourth Watch Of The Night, Five Loaves Two Fishes, Five Thousand Men, Jesus Cursed The Fig Tree, Fig Tree Withered, Judas, Betrayal, Malchus, Narrow Gate, Little Faith, Walk On Water, Fear, Disciples  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Constantly Build Dikes Of Courage To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We must constantly build dikes of courage to hold ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Let Us Not Look Back In Anger, Nor Forward In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

We Crucify Ourselves Between Two Thieves: Regret ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday ...read more

Tags: Present

The Trouble With Most People Is That They Think ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The trouble with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes ...read more

Tags: Thought