Sermons on Faith Over Fear:

A Cure For Fear Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 25, 2020

Psalm 46 is a powerful source of comfort and assurance for God's people. In this message Dr. Tow expounds verses 1-3, laying the foundation of why we can be fearless during the storms of life.

Intro: I want to speak with you this morning from Psalm 46. That passage offers to us both consolation and instruction for times like these. We should always be looking to the word of God for wisdom in our lives. In prosperous, easy times we need wisdom to not presume upon God’s goodness and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 28:1, Romans 8:22-32, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 9:8-13, Hebrews 13:5, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 John 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Fighting The Fear Of Fear Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2006

Much of our lives are spent worrying about the future and what might happen. Many times we worry more about possibilities than probabilities. Jesus encourages us to pay attention to His work in the world around us and gives us tools to fight fear.

For more studies including an audio version of this study go to: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. A recent Time Magazine cover reads "Why We Worry About the Wrong Things." In the article it says: "We pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk, yet we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Consider Your Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 22, 2019

From the amazing stories of multiplying of bread and walking on water I want to share some faith principles and seek God’s blessing as we consider them.

CONSIDER YOUR FAITH Matthew 14:13-33 Introduction Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Romans 1:17b “…The righteous person will live by faith.” The basis of our Christian life is faith - trust in the living God. How do you rate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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 This!

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

Part IV in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of Pilate. The preaching idea: Jesus’ faith, unlike the religious people of his day, was genuine. How about yours?

Introductory Remarks… Over the past three weeks we’ve met three characters who were present during the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ. We began this unique series of sermons with a visit from a man who purportedly owned the house in which the Last Supper took place. Two weeks ago we met ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

How does the Christian really deal with Fear from the Biblical perspepective? Sadly too few believers understand the victory they could have if they would simply exercise their faith in God’s word.

The Emotion Quotient – Part Two “The Fear Factor” 1 Peter 3:13-15 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? [14] But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." [15] But in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15, 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go Over

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 15, 2007

Jesus calls us to get past our fears and our failures and go on to serve Him as He has called us to do

Let Us Go Over Luke 8:22-25 There are many places to which we can “GO”. We can go bowling. We can go to the grocery store. Each day some of you get up and go to school. Each day some of you go to work. On Sunday and Wednesday we can go to church. Once or twice a year many of you go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement And Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Explore the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-21, emphasizing the power of discouragement, the reality of fear, and the comfort God provides in times of trouble, encouraging us to persevere in faith amidst challenges.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to be exploring 1 Kings 19:1-21, a passage that dives deeply into the life of God's prophet Elijah. It's a story that paints a picture of discouragement, fear, and most importantly, the comfort that our Heavenly Father provides in times of trouble. As ...read more

Topics: Mental Health, Fear

Symbolism Over Substance

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002

This is a revamp of a message I did in 2000. Is your faith based symbolism or substance?

INTRODUCTION • It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, 2001) • Why would a Christian Magazine make such a statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Fear Of God” For Today.

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 16, 2001

What it means to practice “The fear of God” for today’s Christian. Is this an archaic thing or is it still applicable for today? And if so, how can we practice it.

“The fear of God” for today. By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC 13 Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person. 14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Eccl. 12:13,14 (NLT) “Fear God and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 12, 2023

Habakkuk 3:1-16 teaches us two life-changing responses to adversity that are modeled for us by Habakkuk.

Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 11, 2022

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” as the Book of Proverbs stresses repeatedly. May we seek to live as God-fearing people who humble our hearts in reverence of His glory and live in faithfulness to His will.

The year was 1845. A man named Carl Steinman was fascinated by volcanoes, and going against the advice of his guide, he ventured to the edge of a dormant volcano while visiting Mount Hecla in Iceland. Although it had last erupted over fifty years earlier, the guide noticed there had been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Christ Not Your Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ.

The Twelve Spies – Numbers 13-14 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ. Illustration:Where our Captain bids us go, ’Tis not ours to murmur no; He that gives the sword and shield Chooses too the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational