Sermons on Facing Fear:

Encouragement For The Faithful

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 27, 2010

If we are accomplish things for the Lord, fear cannot be allowed to influence our lives. Fear will keep us from what God has for us.

Fanning the flame of encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Introduction- We have for several weeks looked at Spiritual disciplines. Forgiveness one week, the benefit of not carrying burdens and guilt around. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

God Has A Need For Respect Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 10, 2015

Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012

If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Satans Best Weapons Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 28, 2011

Thi slesson is about doubt. Dounbt can feed upon itself if we are not careful and then we do not have any confidence.

We have talked about Worry and Fear in the past two sessions and today we will talk about doubt. Doubt is a very strange emotion as it can start a vicious cycle that feeds upon itself. Doubt - not trusting somebody or something: to suspect that somebody is not sincere or trustworthy, or that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Totally Focused

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 29, 2013

If we are going to amount to anything in life, we must be focused on the task before us. Christ must be central in our focus always. Used as a challenge in a graduation service.

Mt. 14:22-32 When you entered this world, you were wrinkled. bald ?, red, toothless, could barely see, crying, and naked. You have come a long way, baby. Or have you? A graduating senior of high school has spent the following amount of time in various activities: ---breathing for 936 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has A Name Series

Contributed by Jeph Guinan on Jul 10, 2011

The beauty of God is greater than the ugliness of our fear.

Psalm 27:4 “A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has a Name.” - Set context for the Psalm – 2 Sam 15 I. Intro – Mole, Dr. called, tornado, Child not home yet; these are the times when fear grips our hearts and cripples us with thoughts of the worst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 23 Part Vi "You Prepare A Table Before Me" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 8, 2011

How to have joy even when surrounded by an enemy visible or invisible.

Psalm 23:5a “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” King David who wrote this Psalm had quite a history. I think some parts of David’s life we can all relate to. David was also a shepherd and took care of the family sheep. The Lord gave him such strength ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to not live in fear, worry and doubt being in awe of God.

Today I want to start a five part series on why most of us live in fear, worry and doubt. In order to have a chance to live a life of joy you first need to be saved by the power of Jesus. If you are unsure if you are saved then please read the link on our website ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:19-20

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to stop living in fear and worry in this world by trying not to get too comfortable here in this earth.

We had been given a gift to go the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC to go on a Rope Course and Zip Line. First of all you get into a harness which feels like you are a two year old that has just gotten into trouble for the 20th time. Now you are on a leash, a short leash. The rope course is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to get from our head to our heart being in "Awe" of God. We are more in awe of things that we see in this world instead of the God who created us and this world.

Today is Part III in our series on how to live without fear, worry and doubt by being in “Awe of God”. So what is being in “Awe of God” and how can that help us overcome our fears? Awe - A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to be poor in spirit not on the outside but only on the inside is the place where God can do His greatest work. We need to rely on the only One who can save us from Hell's grasp and the only One who can help us conquer fear and worry.

What do you think of this statement: “Sin” to see God? In our fourth lesson about “Being In Awe Of God” some of you just can’t get past the fact that you are in some sort of pit that you can’t get out of. Then you feel unworthy of asking God for anything since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Is Your Name Written In Heaven?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 1, 2010

This is an evangelism sermon about the responsibility of spreading God's word.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 / Is Your Name Written in Heaven Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are You Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2009

This sermon addresses the causes and cures for fear.

Mark 4: 35 – 41 / Are You Afraid? Intro: It was the year 2003. Barbara and I were in Paris, France. We stood with our daughter, Jennifer beneath the Eiffel Tower. “Let’s go to the top!” --- “Uh, NO!” --- “We are going to the top! Don’t be such a wimp! You’ll be ok!” --- we bought the tickets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2009

One of the joys of Easter are Christ’s words, "Do not be afraid."

Title SlideMatthew 28:1-10 Easter Worship April 12, 2009 BlankHave you ever had to endure a period of life where everything seemed to be going your way? I know, it’s hard to take while it’s happening, isn’t it? On the one hand, you’re thrilled with the way things are going, but at the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Benefits Of Reverencing God So You Can Overcome All Other Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2012

Jesus knew that "The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life – a secure fortress, turning a man from the snares of death." (Prov. 14:26,27)

The Benefits of Fearing (Reverencing) God So You Can Overcome All Other Fears (Psalm 34) "Fear the Lord you His saints for to those who fear Him there is no want... They who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good thing." (Psalm 34) Jesus commanded us, "Fear not for I am with you." This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational