Sermons on Afraid:

Be Strong And Not Afraid

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 19, 2004

How to deal with paralyzing fear...

“Be Strong and Not Afraid” Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: • Open in Prayer • Read Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." ILLUSTRATION: Did you know that the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Be Very Afraid

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004

Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2007

A sermon about living into the person God has called you to be.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor of Grace UMC Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn My freshman year of college I took a public speaking course. It was a relatively small class and we had lots of fun giving our speeches. I remember our first assignment. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 139:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Be Afraid!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2007

Do Not Be Afraid! 1) I am your shield. 2) I am your very great reward.

Crossing bridges isn’t the same anymore. Not since bridge collapses in Quebec and Minneapolis. We now realize that structures we once thought near invincible are just like anything else manmade – subject to decay and failure. Is there anything in this world we can rely on without question? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2004

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Close to ten years ago, one of my best friends confided in me by saying: “You know Ken, when I was a child I use to be afraid to go to sleep because I would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2011

We must intently dwell in the Lord in order to receive protection and comfort, in both the good times and the bad. Will we choose to seek out Christ in everything we face? (Ref: Psalm 91:1-16)

Do Not Be Afraid Psalm 91 I. We Must Dwell In God (1-4) - David is praying while he is on the run - Shelter is God's provision - Refuge ... we must seek it out totally - (v3-4) ... Ask ourselves - Will we be devoted totally to Him? -- Devoted in Prayer -- Devoted in Service II. We Can Show Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazed And Afraid Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 17, 2010

The Christian life is not a set of doctrines to be believed, it is a lifestyle to be lived.

Amazed and Afraid Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 10 Jan 10 Mark 10:32 the evangelist Mark brings into clear prominence a critical period in the history of our Lord to us this morning. Before this verse Jesus went from Perea to Bethany, and raised Lazarus from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid Should Be

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 22, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding the warning against apostasy, and the fear that God instills. There are three truths to fear.

Text: Heb 10:26-29, Title: Afraid? Should Be, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/21/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer has given us the first three of five warnings in the sermon, and here is number four. After the passionate declaration of the superiority of Christ in all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013

Because Jesus has risen from the grave we have nothing to fear...

I have a confession to make. I am not a morning person. I mean really. It takes me about an hour to become human… so Tim has plied me with Coffee and spoken to me nicely for the last hour… so I should just be coming round about now. But in all seriousness – there is nowhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Afraid? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 11, 2013

If Jesus is who He says He is, then we have nothing to fear.

Even though I grew up around water being from Watertown, I have a lot of fear related to water. When I was around 8 years old, I was out on Devil’s Lake (appropriately named, I might add) with my dad and some of his buddies on a home-made pontoon boat. We were night fishing for lake trout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

His story, Jesus, changed history. We must all believe one of three things about Jesus: liar, lunatic, or Lord.

Be Not Afraid Easter 2013 Introduction: A His story, Jesus, changed history. 1 We must all believe one of three things about Jesus: liar, lunatic, or Lord. a If the claims He made were false and He knew about it, liar. b If the claims He made were false and He didn’t know it, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Not Afraid To Die

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The root-and-foundation of FEAR is the UNKNOWN.

There are all kinds of Phobiaes: Claustrophobia: Fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders. Op-hid-io-phobia: Fear of sankes. Arith-mop-hobia: Fear of numbers. Carn-o-phobia: Fear of meat. Cib-o-phobia: Fear of food. Agora-phobia: Fear of crowds. Ep-he-bi-phobia: Fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 15, 2021

Mary accepts her bearing the Son of God without fear

“DO NOT BE AFRAID” This is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we just heard a gospel reading foretelling the conception of Jesus – just two days before we celebrate His birth. The timing of this gospel reading often confuses people – why do we hear about Mary being called to be the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

The message of Christmas is sometimes lost in the business of buying presents and getting ready for the big day. So the message of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus is reassuring, 'Do not be afraid' - Peace message.

“Do not be afraid.” – said the angel Those words are right in the middle of the gospel reading we hear at Christmas - in fact the very first words that are spoken. “Do not be afraid.” And then it gets even better. “Behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

There Is No Reason To Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 18, 2021

You have no reason to be afraid of anyone. No satanic agent from the pit of hell can stop you in the process of carrying out your divine assignment on earth. You are completely unstoppable.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 NLT THERE IS NO REASON TO BE AFRAID You have no reason to be afraid of anyone. No satanic agent from the pit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Hebrews 2:15

Denomination: Charismatic