Sermons on Faith Vs Fear:

Fear Factor

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat .

Fear Factor 2 Timothy 1:3-14 So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends chills up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat. Is it Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? To most of us we have seen those things explored at some point or another on Fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 28, 2020

The most undertaught, major theological topic today is the fear of God. But studying it brings great joy and assurance.

The Fear of God. 1 Peter 1:17-19 • The Fear of God is one of the least taught major topics in Christianity. • No one alive has spent more time studying and writing about the fear of God than my dear friend, Kinney Mitchell. • It is mentioned more than 45 times in the Bible, the fear of God, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hopelessly Trapped By Fear And Negativity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2021

What is a trap? What is the lure of the trap? People tend to have negative attitudes and allow fear to dominate our attitudes. God does not give us a spirit of fear. Negativity kills faith.

HOPELESSLY TRAPPED BY FEAR AND NEGATIVITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE TRAP OF FEAR AND NEGATIVITY IS OFTEN SET BY WHAT WE SEE AND LISTEN… IF WE LISTEN TO FEAR AND NEGATIVITY THE TRAP IS SET. IF WE LISTEN TO GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT AND GOD’S WORD FAITH WILL GROW. Eve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10, Romans 10:17, Numbers 11:5, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Of Following Series

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 29, 2001

To follow Christ, we have to overcome many fears.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol.V, Issue 2, No. 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C February 4, 2001 Readings: * Is. 6:1-2a, 3-8 * 1Cor. 15:1-11 * Lk. 5:1-11 The Fear of Following The Unnamed Fear I’m sure you’ve all heard of the fear of flying. Some people just can’t get over the fear of getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Fear

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 8, 2022

Fear is defined as “An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.”

Judy Blume, an American writer, once remarked: "Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it." 2 Timothy 1:7 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 56:3-4, Philippians 4:6

"Fear No Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2016

A sermon about trusting God.

"Fear No Evil" Psalm 23 There can be no doubt that one of the key messages of this Psalm is that we are not alone... ...we are loved beyond measure... ...we can trust God... ...And because of this we need not fear!!! We all know that fear, hatred, loneliness and mistrust is running rampant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Noah Vs. The Bottle

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2002

A reflection on drunkeness and the story of Noah

NOAH VS. THE BOTTLE GENESIS 9:18-29 INTRODUCTION… “How should drunk drivers be treated?” Adapted from an Ann Landers Column, Nov, 1986, News Group, Chicago The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association put out some interesting facts that you might want to share with your readers. It tells how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Vs Strength

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Vs. Unforgiving

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 19, 2002

Recognizing the effects of these two word’s in a Believer’s Life, and the Power God has given us through forgiveness to brake down the enemies strongholds.

FORGIVING Vs. UNFORGIVING Mark 11:22-26; Matt. 18:21-35; Luke 17:3-4; 1 Pet.3:8-12 Pastor Greg Mc Donald The topic of today’s message is “Forgiving vs. Unforgiving”. In the Church’s today to many people are taking this topic to lightly. The reason that is, is because I don’t believe they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:3-4

Flesh Vs Spirit

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005

Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: *other

Alabanza Vs Adoracion

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Apr 23, 2005

Quiero compartir en esta ocasión la diferencia entre la alabanza y la adoración. Es bueno que podas reconocer el valor y uso de cada una de ellas. De lo contrario podremos utilizarlas en forma incorrecta y no obtener los resultados que Dios en su Palabra

ALABANZA VS ADORACION Lectura: Juan 4:22-24 Introducción: Quiero compartir en esta ocasión la diferencia entre la alabanza y la adoración. Es bueno que podas reconocer el valor y uso de cada una de ellas. De lo contrario podremos utilizarlas en forma incorrecta y no obtener los resultados que ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lust Vs. Chastity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007

Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on the importance of exercising Biblical discernment.

Judgment Vs. Discernment Barriers That Block The Cultural Power Of The Cross Text: Matthew 7:1-6 NKJV "Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (3) And why do you look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Vs. Convenience

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 19, 2007

Sermon on serving Jesus, no matter the cost or what is convenient to us.

“Serving Jesus, Is It A Commitment or A Convenience?” (Matt 19:16; 21-24) Read passage Many today do not want to be totally committed to the Lord because it demands too much of them. Let’s be honest here, commitment is sometimes something for someone else to do because it interferes with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberalism Vs Conservativeism

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message examining different theological perspectives.

LIBERALISM VS CONSERVATIVEISM 2 John 9 INTRO: We hear so many things today which dispute what we have been taught since our youth, and what we believe to be true, that we sometimes get all confused ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist