Sermons on Being Scared:

"Be Ye Angry…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon we will consider something we SHOULD HAVE and SHOULD NOT HAVE! We will consider ANGER!

There are many things in life that someone can say to us to make us angry. Illus: I think about the teacher who became very angry at something her student had said. The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. She ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Being Alive In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022

What does it mean to be alive in Christ? if we are not alive in Christ, what are we?

Being alive in Christ Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Introduction- Good morning to those watching online, we are glad you are here. Please turn with me to Ephesians 2:1-10 Prayer- Questions: What does it mean to be alive in Christ? If we are not alive in Christ, what are we? What has to take place in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Being A Why Not Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2022

In the words of the martyred missionary, Jim Elliott, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” 5 Reasons we are a why not church.

Being A Why Not Church. Psalm 37:1-6, 34 This notice appeared in the window of a coat store in Nottingham, England: We have been established for over 100 years, and have been pleasing and displeasing customers ever sense We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of government ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-6, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Truthful Person Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 21, 2023

The importance of honesty in the life of a Jesus follower.

Being A Truthful Person Matthew 5:33-37 OKAY MGCC – let’s do this, WEEK 21, in our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. THIS MORNING WE - are going to unpack Matthew 5:33-37… NOW - as I began my week I thought we would dive into Matthew 5:33-48 (16 verses) and finish chapter 5… So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-47, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Being A Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you learn something new in God’s word today? Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did! Last week we examined what sacrifice looks like, and one of the aspects of sacrifice is service. Today we will look at 3 key passages about servanthood.

Let’s begin in John 13:1 (Tell who John was) • Was the son of Zebedee, brother of James and one of the “sons of Thunder” • Audience was new Christians and searching non-Christians • Last surviving of the original 12 disciples • Wrote 5 books in the NT (read v.1-5) NLT Service is about action: v.4 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45

Being Comfortable With Not Seeing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023

This message is about faith, but from a different view point.

We’re going to begin in First Peter 1:8. Follow along with me. “Whom (referring to Jesus) having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Peter says we are able to rejoice with joy unspeakable. Why? Because we have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 4:18-21, 1 Peter 1:7-9, Romans 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Faithful By Being Prayerful

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

After the Ark of the Covenant is transferred to the Temple, Solomon blesses the people and dedicates the Temple. He also turns to God in prayer for the provision and protection from any calamity that may come.

Be Faithful By Being Prayerful Introduction: After the Ark of the Covenant is transferred to the Temple, Solomon blesses the people and dedicates the Temple. He also turns to God in prayer for the provision and protection from any calamity that may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:35-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Person Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 2, 2024

A series asking if we are really serious about God.

Growing in Integrity Psalm 119:33-40 February 4, 2024 Have you ever wanted to say something, but you were totally tongue tied? Or you had this great speech to make, maybe you were going to propose, and you knew what you wanted to say . . . and it just didn’t come out as you thought it would? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Being Doers Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2024

Just being "hearers" of God's Word won't save us; we must put God's Word into practice. It's not our talk, but our walk that God's will judge. The Word is a mirror that shows us how God sees us.

BEING DOERS OF THE WORD James 1:21-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An older man was going to "try out" for a church. When he arrived in the town, he discovered he had forgotten his dentures. He called the head deacon, who replied, "I'll take care of it." 2. Later that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Faithful Servant

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Feb 8, 2024

It is not easy being a faithful follower of Jesus and oftentimes we are tempted to throw in the towel and call it quits. Elisha is a role model of what it means to stay committed and faithful to the very end.

I hope you are excited to be in Church today to worship and hear the word of God. I don't know if it is the weather or something else but I have to say that once in a while, I get the impression that this is more of a routine than real worship that lacks enthusiasm. It reminds me of a certain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Consequences Of Being Stingy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2024

The stingy person's money often flows away, like water from a clenched fist, only to be absorbed by others who know how to sow generosity and reap abundance.

In Luke 12:15, Jesus warns us, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." Yet, how often do we find ourselves holding tightly to our resources, unwilling to share or give? Let me tell you, stinginess is a sin that can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

The Risk Of Not Being Quiet

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 19, 2024

Christians need to speak up against woke culture. We need to be brave as John the Baptist

The Risk of Not Being Quiet Luke 3:18-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:18 So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. 19 But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter: On Being Afraid

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024

In the Gospel of Mark the Easter story, and the whole Gospel, ends with those closest to Jesus being afraid. Just as Jesus met them in their fear, so too will Jesus meet us.

"Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." (Mark 16:8, NIV) When we look at the four accounts of the Resurrection story in the four gospels, we see a common thread running through at least three of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 14, 2002

Trusting God when we’re scared.

GOD IS BIGGER THAN THE BOOGIE MAN! Daniel 6:16-24 INTRODUCTION Who got a little bit scared Thursday night? (ALLOW RESPONSE) Who got a lot scared?! (ALLOW RESPONSE) It was pretty scary stuff – all that thunder and lightening! In our home all the kids ended up in the same room! Well, I was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002

A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ