Sermons on Be Not Afraid:

The Scary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 23, 2011

Do you have doubts and fears... well this sermon's just going to make you more afraid... but in a good way!

Are you scared today? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of the future? Are you afraid of a person? Are you afraid of dying? Whatever you are afraid of today, I intend to help you to understand your fear and how to overcome it. Chances are I won’t address your particular need as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2023

Paul wanted the church in Thessalonica to be thoroughly educated about the Second Coming of Jesus so they wouldn’t be afraid or confused.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will begin a new series through part of the book of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians entitled "Faith In Uncertain Times." • We live in uncertain times, and every generation faces the same feeling. • Big Idea of the Series: In a world filled with death, war, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Run For Gatorade - Matthew 6:28-33 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 6, 2024

How are promises of God's protection and provision comforting if all the things you are afraid of still might happen?

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-33

Fear, Confusion, Doubt, Double-Mindedness, And Worry Are The Tools Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 18, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on these tools of the enemy and how we can overcome them.

Fear, Confusion, Doubt, Double-Mindedness, and Worry are the tools of the Enemy As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the enemy, Satan, who seeks to undermine our faith and trust in God. One of the primary ways the enemy attacks us is through the use of fear, confusion, doubt, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7

Cross That River Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

Are we people who live by faith, or by sight; are we afraid to cross the river, or are we willing to take the risk and live by faith.

Cross That River Joshua 3 I. There are a few things you need to know that will be foundational to understanding the principles of today’s lesson. A. First, you need to know about the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant was the piece of furniture that God directed Moses to build and place in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005

#2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Day With Purpose

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

How will you spend the time God has provided you. Living in a growing maturing fashion, or in a box afraid to face the sun?

MORNING SERMON OUTLINE December 31, 2006 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 The average man spends 3500 hours in his lifetime shaving. That figure equates to 250, fourteen hour days. The only dwarf in Snow White, who shaved, was called Dopey. The writer of Ecclesiastes warns us of the importance of time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez: Rising Above Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message shows how Jabez wasn't afraid to call upon God to help him rise above his circumstances.

What’s in a name? All names have meanings some positive and some negative. For example consider the name Scott, it means wanderer or painted warrior. However, there are names that carry with them quite a negative meaning. Here are the top three names for boys that have negative meanings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman In Manoah's Life

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Men are afraid sometimes, but if they would be open to their God-fearing wives, a lot of burdens would be lifted off of them and vice vasa

For all the great and beloved ladies who would allow God’s words (the bible) to influence and guide your lives, here are some helpful points that the Spirit of God revealed to me in the book of Judges chapter 13 (the story of the conception of Samson). Please observe, interpret and apply same to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not, Just Believe Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2019

This series looks at the various "Fear Nots" in the Christmas story. It begins with Garbriel's admonintion to Zechariah to not be afraid.

Fear and Christmas aren’t words that I would think go together. Maybe Halloween and Fear, or birthdays and fear. But Christmas and fear? I mean, really what is there to fear about Christmas? Well, according to those in the know there is plenty to fear about Christmas. If you are selaphobic, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hearing Problems

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

Are we afraid to ask what Jesus has in store for us, of what our future following him might look like?

This was a very difficult sermon to prepare because this passage doesn’t really apply to you, at least not the way most preachers spin it. I can just hear the disciples arguing over who’s the greatest, can’t you? like a bunch of little boys bragging in the playground at recess, or kids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If We Ever Needed To See God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2021

We face trying times. This is no time to be afraid or be ashamed. But we cannot do this in ourselves. We need to see a vision of God.

When We Really Need to See God Mark 9:2-9 Transfiguration Sunday comes every year just before Ash Wednesday. There are only three Gospel texts which tell about the Transfiguration, so it becomes a challenge to repeat a story we have heard so many times. The accounts are quite similar. Luke adds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Mark 9:1, Mark 9:10-13, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Are You Fearfully Afraid Or Faithfully Focused?" (Mark 6:45-52) Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jan 24, 2017

Having faith in god is important for every believer.

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 14: "Are You Fearfully Afraid or Faithfully Focused?" (Mark 6:45-52) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Webster-Merriam defines fear as verb or action word meaning: • to be afraid of (something or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Questions Of Jesus Ii: "why Are You So Afraid?? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

What a difference the Presence of Christ makes in the lives of true believers as they (we) go through troubling times of sorrow, doubt, fear, uncertainty or anxiety - peace of mind, heart, and soul!

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS II A Series of Devotional Sermons Second Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

Afraid And Alone: How David Turned Terror Into Triumph - 1 Samuel 21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 15, 2025

When every option looks hopeless, can you trust God to make a way? David did.

Psalm 34:1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those ...read more