Sermons on Facing Our Fear:

Faith In The Face Of A Giant

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013

David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Let Your Past Determine Your Future!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2014

Our past is valuable but can limit us, especially if we have failures. The Word of God reveals 4 reasons you have a great destiny and 4 ways to restart God's plan for your life.

DON’T LET YOUR PAST DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! Eccl. 1:9-10; Isa. 43:19; Mk. 9:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE ILLITERACY 1. As of 2011, Pollsters found that in the Millennial generation (who ranged in age from 18-29) a full third of them had no plans to ever read the Bible. Hopefully that will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 43:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Fear Not — God Is With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025

Fear is something we all experience. It creeps into our hearts when we face uncertainty, trials, or the unknown. It whispers lies that make us doubt God’s promises and question His faithfulness.

Go! And Fear Not—God Is with You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction: The Reality of Fear and the Assurance of God’s Presence Fear is something we all experience. It creeps into our hearts when we face uncertainty, trials, or the unknown. It whispers lies that make us doubt God’s promises and question His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 46:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 63:8, John 10:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptations Women Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to women

(based on messages by Mark Jones and Kyle Idleman) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; JEREMIAH 2:13 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS WOMEN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Today is Mother’s Day 1. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Presenting A Powerful Witness”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 3, 2012

How do we remain faithful and bold for Christ in the face of opposition?

“The world is not interested in an anemic, spineless Christianity. They are impacted by courageous Christians.” - Grant Richison Paul was an example of uncommon courage wherever he was called by God to be (even in a prison cell). Now he encourages the Philippians to be an example of uncommon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In The Face Of Rumors Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Four ways to face rumors about the end of the world with confidence.

One of the biggest threats to confidence in our lives is rumors. Just ask office workers when a rumor starts that the company is going to have to lay people off. Before most of the workers were confident and secure in their jobs, but that rumor produces uncertainty, insecurity, and anxiety. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Views From The Valley

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 24, 2018

a message about the last valley we must cross.

“The Views from the Valley” 2 Timothy 4:9-22 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Not Fearing Going Up

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 1, 2008

Just as Ezekiel was commanded to dig into the wall, maybe we need to dig into our walls that we might be able to see the door which is Jesus. If we want to go up in the things of God, we can not worry or fear what the enemy might try to intimidate us wit

Not Fearing Going Up Ezekiel 8:1-6 1 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. 2 Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Only The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you wish to fear human being like you or the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD GOD deserves our reverential fear IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you wish to fear human being like you or the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD GOD deserves our reverential fear IV. TEXT: Isaiah 8:11-13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The Lord has given me a strong warning not to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Hidden Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus had the ability to hide Himself so His identity was not known. Mary Magdalene had the same problem. She was at the tomb of Jesus, and He spoke to her, but she did not know Him, for she thought He was the gardener.

Paul Harvey in For What Its Worth tells of the young lawyer who was sitting in his office waiting for his first client. When he heard the outer door open he quickly tried to sound very busy. As the man entered his office the young lawyer was on the telephone saying this: "Bill, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

What Is Our Ambition?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

No one wants to fail. But if our ambition to succeed becomes motivated by the fear of failure, ambition can become an idol in our lives and in our church.

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Courage To Face Reality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021

The Courage to Face Reality Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey – April 18, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you today. It’s so good to be gathering together in this season. As I shared last week... we are in a unique season of transition. This Spring will involve coming out of what ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Safety Net

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012

In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Must Have A Face

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Sep 22, 2013

There's nothing more important to a Christian than forgiveness. It is the basis of our salvation, and we can't love one another as He loved us without forgiving one another. Therefore, we need to understand what forgiveness is and what it is not.

"When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way... so I stole a bicycle... and asked him to forgive me." Well, there are 100s of jokes about forgiveness- the one I read is by Emo Phillips- and there are legions of people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed