Sermons on Divine Fear:

Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon explores fears and a response from God.

Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Elephant In Your Living Room

Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012

Too many times we have dreams or goals and we shrink back because of fear. It is time we face that "Elephant In The Living Room" once and for all.

There are several elements to courage that are always there. When we follow through with what we need to do, even though we don’t want to do it, we will see all these elements come to pass. ELEMENTS TO COURAGE 1. Courage takes boldness - To Face your fears Fear, in it self, can rule us and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We should not fear for nothing can separate us from the Love of God.

What Are You Afraid Of? June 21, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should not fear for nothing can separate us from the Love of God. Focus Passage: Romans 8:35-39 Introduction: I. God’s love is incomparable a. Because of its source: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Live In The Fear Of The Lord All The Day Long?

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The fear of God and the fear of man are mutually exclusive. To be in the fear of man is to become a captive to the devil who set the snare of fearing man in front of me to catch my soul, to turn my will away from God.

Bible Expression # of times used (NKJV) Bible expression # of times used The fear of the Lord 27 Fear Him 24 Fear the Lord 36 Fear of God 8 Fear God 17 Total = 112 Times Acts 9:31 Then the churches (and each Christian)…had peace and were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If . . .

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

What if . . . we really gave our lives to Christ? What would happen?

Mark 5:1-20 What Do You Fear? January 29, 2012 “What are the two biggest fears in your life?” Most people could name one or two fears. But I really think two of our greatest fears might be exact opposites. How’s that? For me, I don’t like snakes and heights. How are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Save Me!

Contributed by Michael Walther on Aug 8, 2011

Jesus and Peter walk on the water and show us how our fears are overcome by God's grace.

"Lord, Save Me" Matthew 14.22-33 Introduction Brian Simo is a race car driver, and most of you have probably never heard of him. However there is one thing about him with which you are probably familiar. In 1985 he created the “No Fear” clothing line and found an idea that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

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

A Deliverer - Exodus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

Explains how God is our "deliverer" from fear and captivity.

Introduction Exodus is an interesting book…full of pictures…Moses/Jesus (Moses led the people, fed the people and carried their burdens), Israel/church, Egypt/world, Pharaoh/Satan, manna/Jesus, Passover/cross • Genesis is a book on identity of God’s people • Exodus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Shoes Don’t Wear Out

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 3, 2011

God can sustain your stuff in these trying economic times.

I. Position of the people. ( God lead them / they followed Him. vs 5 Ii. Place of the blessing. (A wilderness) vs 5 III. Power of God. (He prolongs the life of clothes and shoes.) vs 5 IV. Peace of being a follower of God. (He provides) vs 5 V. Prioritize and trust God. (They obeyed God) vs ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:5, Deuteronomy 29:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 11, 2011

A call to trust God in times of trials

Hope in Troubled Times Today is the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. A lot has changed in the past 10 years yet some things have stayed the same. I. Seeds of Fear We now have heightened security at our airports, terminals and other major gathering places. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Possessing The Promise! Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The fear of life.

Question: What are your fears? Fear and discouragement go with the territory in any kind of ministry. The only antidote is a constant awareness of the presence of the Lord. Therefore; Joshua Lead: Possessing the Promise: 3. He understood God’s Presence to Guide. Vs. 9-11 For forty ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2012

Sermon for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

Do Not Be Afraid / John 6: 14 - 21 Intro: One day a very small, sickly-looking man with thick glasses rode into a western town on the stagecoach. He was hired to be the new bartender for the town saloon. He was warned by his new boss, “Remember, drop everything and run for your life if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose To Trust God

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 25, 2020

This is an exposition of Psalm 56:3-4

Title: “Choose to Trust in God.” Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-26-20 Intro: The last several months have given cause to increase the anxiety levels of everyone. Church attacks, in America and around the world are increasing exponentially. The Covid pandemic has seen a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How Many Hairs Do You Have?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2017

A sermon about overcoming fear.

“How Many Hairs Do You Have?” Matthew 10:24-31 Fear and worry and anxiety run deep in all of us. We’re afraid of being alone, of being unloved, of being abandoned. We’re afraid of looking dumb. Some of us are afraid of losing; others are afraid of success. We’re afraid of taking chances, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Great Signs From Heaven

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010

We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed