Sermons on Dont Be Afraid:

Take A Leap Of Faith And Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 13, 2015

When we feel the storms of life, we need to remember this story of Peter stepping out of the boat and walking toward Jesus, and the leap of faith he took. If he could do it, so can we.

Three local ministers decided to go fishing one day. They got into a boat, went a short distance out on the lake, and started fishing. After a few hours, one minister ran out of bait. Since they were close to the shore, he stepped over the side of the boat and walked across the water to the bait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Satans Best Weapons Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 27, 2011

Thi slesson will show how we can get a foot hold on fear and not be paralyzed in our life.

Yesterday we talked about “Worry” as a tactic Satan can use to keep us off balance and steal our joy. Today we will be talking about fear. Worry can take away our joy but fear can paralyze us. I have a horrible fear of heights or should I say being on top of a high building. “I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:25

Who Is Wise And Understanding

Contributed by Craig Stevenson on Mar 12, 2012

Who is wise and understanding? Don't be found to be foolish!

WHO IS WISE AND UNDERSTANDING? Shemuʼĕl Aleph/1 Samuel 25 יהוה = YHWH/Yahweh & יהושע = Yahushua Shalom family, all praise and esteem unto יהוה our Mighty Elohim. In a day and age where true wisdom from Elohim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: *other

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is Grace?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2003

Grace is what we all need but some don’t even know what their missing because they don’t know or want this gift called grace.

What is Grace? Thesis: Grace is what we all need but some don’t even know what their missing because they don’t know or want this gift called grace. Opening Illustration: Video clip on asking people on the street “What is Grace?” Introduction: We have just observed a man asking people on the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spots & Stripes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011

If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010

If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Surviving The Storms Of Life

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus said that storms will come in our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. Sometimes he calms the storms, but other times he calms His child.

SURVIVING THE STORMS OF LIFE OPENING QUOTE: “The disciples were left to face the storm… alone. The greatest storm that night was not in the sky; it was in the disciples’ hearts. The greatest fear was not from seeing the storm-driven waves; it came from seeing the back of their leader as he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51, Mark 6:45

Denomination: *other

Focus On The Invisible Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2020

How do we live in this world when people are so afraid of dying? Fearful of dying? What are we all in this together for?

5.24.20 2 Corinthians 4:13–18 13 Since we have that same spirit of faith, which corresponds to what is written: “I believed; therefore, I have spoken,” we also believe, and therefore we speak. 14 For we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and bring us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

1. The Craftsman Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 12, 2013

You can have full confidence in this Craftsman. You don’t have to afraid to put your life in His hands. He has the skill, experience, creativity and integrity to do "good work" in your life. And He has an amazing plan for your life.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 1. THE CRAFTSMAN INTRODUCTION: It’s a New Year. You want this year to be different. You want this year to be better. But more than just having good stuff happen to you, you want to be a better person. Perhaps, if you are like me, you look back on last year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Holiness

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 26, 2018

A message about how we don't interrupt God.

Note: Some notes from Wayne Dority's message on Mark 8 and a men's devotion on Luke 8 Title: Who Touched Me? Theme: We are not interrupting God with our request. Text: Luke 8:40 - 56 Opening Text Mark 5:21-43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Church Of God

Integrity

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

A lot of people use this word, but don't know the meaning.

A good way to define integrity is to examine one’s public versus his/her private personality. In other words, are one the same person in the light as well as in the dark? Consistency and inconsistency are therefore the key factors that determine integrity. "In the Greek original of the New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Able...and He Will

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002

The God we serve is able - don’t limit Him

Turn to Daniel Chapter 3 This morning we will be talking about faith and in particular the faith of three men in Daniel chapter 3. Daniel 3:1-30 This is a familiar story to most of you - you may have even heard it in Sunday School or Vacation Bible School when you were growing up as a child, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

One Day At A Time

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

live each day to the fullest; don't borrow trouble

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. I have been reading the Bible for more than fifty years. Yet sometimes I feel like I am reading it for the very first time. These words of Jesus that we heard from the Gospel took on new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Episcopal

God Leads

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 1, 2003

We are often afraid to move forward in life, but God leads, therefore we should not be afraid.

GOD LEADS W. Maynard Pittendreigh Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed