Sermons on Being Afraid:

Is The World Out Of Control?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008

I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Martha And Mary

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Service is being in relationship with Jesus (Luke 10:38-42)

Let us pray: Jesus, be in what I say, and stop me from getting in the way of what you want my sisters and brothers to hear. Help us all to listen to you with our ears, our minds and our hearts, so that your living presence can teach us, renew us and help us to live as children of the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

A Blessing To Tithe

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

Many of us are afraid to tithe, because we feel that we have too many financial obligations to spare anything. But, did you know that the Bible teaches that both our financial troubles and our daily trials will lessen or cease if we tithe?

Money can be a very frustrating thing, because you just never seem to have enough of it. Right? Comedian Bob Phillips says, “Money used to talk – then it whispered. Now it just sneaks off . . . [and] today a dollar saved is a quarter earned . . . [and] the economy is [just] terrible [right now]. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Risking I All For Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Being more than a survivor means risking everything for God’s sake

Listen to this comment I heard the other day. “We’ve adopted such an attitude of “risk avoidance” that I’m afraid we may well miss the next great advancement. We’re so afraid of failure that we may not pursue that next step.” This quote was from 1997 and was made on a TV show about “stealth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 6, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with Death and the responsibility of us being prepaired for it.

Dead or Alive John 11 10/31/2006 After church, Johnny tells his parents he has to go and talk to the minister right away. They agree and the pastor greets the family. "Pastor," Johnny says, "I heard you say today that our bodies came from the dust & when we die our bodies go back to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: *other

Are You Connected

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

We can do nothing without being connected to the Lord.

Are You Connected? Psalm 51:10-12 * Let’s think about being ‘connected’ or getting reconnected to God. * I begin with a long statement: This culture (American) is on a collision course with God. We are decaying at the roots and disintegrating at the fruits while we have more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 26, 2017

Deals wwith God being God in all places and times

“Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful!” 1 Kings 20:23-28 David P. Nolte If a child doesn’t get the birthday gift that had been requested, he or she may cross their arms, stick out the lower lip and proclaim for all to hear, “It’s’ NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unafraid Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas Eve sermon - a wrap up to a series about being "unafraid."

For several weeks we’ve been working on being unafraid this Christmas season. After all, there are several things about Christmas that can be pretty scary, aren’t there? In case you haven’t considered it, I put together a few things of which to be afraid this Christmas: • Scrooge is a bit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extending Mercy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 9, 2006

Examination of the fifth BE-Attitude: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Extending Mercy Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” Titus 2: 11 – 3:7 1. The Old Testament prophet Micah identifies three essential virtues for living a life pleasing to God. In 6:8 he states: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: United Methodist

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

The Fields Are White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on May 25, 2008

The harvest is waiting for us - but will get out there to risk being in the harvest field?

So Jesus sends His disciples out to the mission field. Luke 10:2 tells us that ‘He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ You know people this gospel truth remains, nothing has changed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

World-As-It-Is To World-As-It-Should-Be | Jesus The Only Hope | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 12, 2023

The world-as-it-is, is a pretty messed up place. We cannot fix it by ourselves. Good news is that there is one person who can. Let us put our faith in Jesus Christ alone. Join Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD, as he expounds on this idea.

World-as-it-is to World-as-it-should-be We cannot escape bad news even if we want to, nowadays. Media channels and social media scream out bad news to us, unless we are on a media fast. We are just sort of coming out of the pandemic. The World health organisation is still not sure that they can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2, Job 12:7-10, Job 42:2, Psalm 22:28, Isaiah 2:2-5, Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Peter 2:9, John 6:35, John 10:9, John 10:11, John 11:25-26, John 14:27, Hebrews 4:14-16, John 13:1, John 13:13-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "I Can't" Believer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 24, 2009

There are professing believers that steal the joy and klll the fellowship of a congregation by being so unwilling to do anything b/c they disagree with what or how things are being done...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 19, 2009 Date Preached: August 23, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The “That’s Not My Gift” Believer! Sermon Text: Mark 5:1-20 [NASB] Introduction: So far over the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

If Walls Could Talk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 12, 2019

When you are that terribly sick there are two people you are afraid to see and hope don’t walk into your sick room - The Undertaker with a tape measure and The Preacher with a Bible. Hezekiah was not going to recover from this sickness – and wouldn’t you know – in walks the preacher!

TITLE: IF WALLS COULD TALK SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 20:1-7 There have been many versions of the song – IF WALLS COULD TALK - • From Rock and Roll versions that have Risque suggestions • To Christian versions song by Celine Dion • If Walls Could Talk • But I am sure glad they can’t! Some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2015

1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10)

This past weekend saw the season finale of one of the most popular shows on TV: The Walking Dead. One of the most popular elements in this genere are the zombies. A zombie is a person who has died but who is nevertheless up walking around. To make matters even more gruesome, the body is not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other