Sermons on Faith Vs Fear:

Christ's Coming Brings Great Joy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2003

ADVENT 3(A) - Christ’s coming brings great joy first by faith and then in heaven.

CHRIST’S COMING BRINGS GREAT JOY Isaiah 35:1-10 - December 14, 2003 ISAIAH 35:1-10 351 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Spiritual Survivor

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Nov 9, 2003

Spiritual survival in a hostile spiritual environment dictates a firm confession of faith

1st Sunday of End Time - Series B Reformation Sunday November 2, 2003 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Martin Luther's Text Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2007

In this sermon, we see the outworking of the gospel in the life of just one man, Martin Luther.

Scripture In 1920 an English preacher named Frank W. Boreham published a book of sermons on great Bible texts. In each case, he linked a Bible text to the history of a great Christian man or woman. He called his book Texts That Made History. An example of a text that made history is David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005

The All Inclusive Meaning of the Word Salvation

SALVATION Romans 1:16 1. The word “SALVATION” implies many IDEAS. • DELIVERANCE: Luke 11:4 “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil.” II Tim. 4:18 “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Courage: Attacking Fear

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Learn our to assault your fears and free your faith.

Courage: Attacking Your Fear A lady died in 1916 named Hetty Green. She was called America’s greatest miser. When she died, she left an estate valued at $100 million. But she was so miserly that she ate cold oatmeal in order to save the expense of heating the water. When her son had a severe leg ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tackling Your Fears Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 21, 2008

In this message we look at persecution and sharing our faith and life.

When I was a boy there was a side lot on our church property where we would play football. I remember playing with my best friend. It was just the two of us, so it wasn’t really football - it was more of a game of tackle the guy with the ball. I used to pretend like I was Tony Dorsett. I would get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Fox Of Fear Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

The seventh message in the series on the little foxes. Fear is detrimental to faith.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. INTRODUCTION—MR. FEARING Another of the many characters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Believe (3:16, Part 4) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 9, 2008

The only thing we bring to salvation is simply “We Believe.” Why don’t some believe? 1)Some people know, but don’t believe, and 2)Some people won’t believe because they don’t want to know. ..excellent illustration about our helplessness/God’s strength

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:11-21; John 20:19, 24-25 Title: We Believe Series: 3:16 (part 4) Author: Steve Miller Introduction I hope that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: *other

The Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5

The Benefits of Justification by Faith - Rom. 5:1-5 Illustration:It is no wonder that in 15 years of asking high school students throughout America whether, in an emergency situation, they would save their dog or a stranger first, most students have answered that they would not save the stranger. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

“No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation By Works? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

An ongoing series answering questions from the congregation.

Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #9 ¡§Salvation by Works?¡¨ Text: Philippians 2:12 OPENING JOKE: A preacher takes the day off from church to go play golf. God allows him to shoot a perfect game. When asked why by St. Peter, God says, "Think about it, who can he tell?" REMINDER: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pledge Allegiance To The King

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

How to stand confident before the judgment seat of Christ. A Christ the King Sunday sermon.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, living in Canada for couple of years brought us some interesting surprises. Discovering the beautiful mountains of Alberta, the appreciation of thermal underwear during Edmonton winters, and our kids learning “O Canada” before they knew “The Star Spangled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

How Justification Works Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Woe!

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

A different look at Amos’ exhortation and judgment given in Amos 6.

Woe to you who are complacent in Nashville, And to you who feel secure in your fine homes, You notable men whom conservative Christians look, Think about History, Read the prophecies of Amos to Israel, are you better than them? You wage a war on terror by bringing terror on others, You lie on ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Religion

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-13

Denomination: *other