Sermons on Fear And Reverence:

Serving God Regardless Of The Consequences

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 23, 2017

A Christmas sermon looking at the main characters in the Christmas story, Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, and the Magi, and how they followed and served God's purposes despite the consequences, difficulties, and hardships they faced.

Serving God Regardless of the Consequences As we prepare for Christmas I thought I’d start up with where we left off during the Thanksgiving holidays when we looked at being grateful during the inevitabilities of life, and how to maintain the ministries graciously given by God. Therefore, with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Advent 2 - Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 13, 2018

This message explores the advent theme of peace; peace rooted in the person of Jesus Christ.

Sermon – Advent II – Peace in the Storm – December 9, 2018 Have you seen those Facebook relationship settings. You can say you’re: In a relationship, single, divorced, or it’s complicated. It’s interesting how social media has become a relationship tool. You may have seen things like this: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Heaven Is On My Side

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 23, 2019

No trouble is to big for God to take care of.

ALL HEAVEN IS ON MY SIDE Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. God is with me in the good and the bad times. God is for me when I can't see it, feel it, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

Their Faith -- The Power Of The Faith Of Others Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 18, 2015

ONE OF THE WAYS WE MOVE INTO HAVING A LIFE OF GREAT FAITH IS BY ENLISTING THE HELP OF OTHERS.

THE POWER OF THE FAITH OF OTHERS MATTHEW 9:1-7 GETTING INTO A BOAT, JESUS CROSSED OVER THE SEA AND CAME TO HIS OWN CITY. 2 AND THEY BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC LYING ON A BED. SEEING THEIR FAITH, JESUS SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, "TAKE COURAGE, SON; YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN." 3 AND SOME OF THE SCRIBES SAID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Not Hated?

Contributed by Marc Phillips on Feb 19, 2015

Mark 13:13 says "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one that endures to the end, he will be saved."

Why Am I Not Hated – Mark 13:13 As I was reading through this past couple of weeks, I found the book of Mark to be speaking directly to me. Last week we spoke about being politically correct, and I know that I didn’t use scripture from Mark, but I believe one of the verses that sparked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Chatterbox - Week 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

Crash the Chatterbox - 3 May 11, 2014 What are your afraid of? I’m not talking about some of the stuff out there that scares us. If I had to admit it, I would say I’m afraid of heights. I could say I don’t like heights, but honestly, I have a fear of heights. I’m not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Stood Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 19, 2012

Third Sunday of Easter, Year B

Luke 24: 36b – 48 / If Jesus Stood Among Us Intro: Have you ever met someone really famous? --- The most famous person I ever met was John Y. Brown. When I met him he was married to Phyllis George and owned KFC. When I first met him, I didn’t recognize him. I was on the cleaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call To Get Wet

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The first of a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) I have shared elsewhere about my later in life triumph over my fear of water that has enabled me to swim. For others, it is an-going fear that has yet to be resolved. Some people are sacred to death of flying. To think of getting on airplane and taking off at 150 MPH, climb to an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Hit Me With Your Best Shot Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a man named Paul writing a letter to the church in Rome. And he wanted to encourage them not to be timid in their faith; not to be timid in allowing their belief in Jesus and His teachings to dictate h

“Hit Me with Your Best Shot” Rom. 1: 16-17 October 30, 2011 Intro: There was a boxing video game a # of years ago called “Mike Tyson’s Punch Out.” And in the game the 1st fighter you faced was a French boxer named “Glass Joe.” He had one win and 99 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 28, 2009

Philippians 1:12-18. God uses Paul’s unusual circumstances to advance the gospel despite opposition.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION - I have a general dislike for clichés. There’s just something about them that makes me cringe. Not all clichés, however. I suppose I could be more specific by saying that I dislike those clichés that over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Men Called Peter

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 21, 2018

How did Peter go from Fearful to Fearless

Have you ever found it hard to share your faith? On Tuesday evening (17th April 2018), coming back from Hamburg I was on the Stansted to Cambridge train. I struck up a conversation with a couple of young people by asking them if they knew where the plugs were on the train for charging up my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Let’s Disarm Death

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2018

WE must work to disarm the Devil to have victory in death.

LET’S DISARM DEATH Hebrews 11: 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul And The Witch Of En-Dor Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Sep 30, 2016

There are a lot of strange stories in the Bible. But, like everything else, they are God-breathed and profitable (2 Timothy 3:16-17). What can we learn from the strange story of Saul and the witch of En-Dor?

INTRODUCTION A. My daughter Grace and I have a love for movies - watching movies is one of our favorite things to share 1. Thankfully- Grace has good taste - watch a lot of good ones 2. She even loves to watch my old favorites - Indiana Jones, Goonies, Princess Bride 3. It's great to get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-20, 1 Samuel 28:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 28, 2014

Let’s not fear what nature or nations may do to us. Sometimes the Lord calms the storm…sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms us.

The most often repeated command in Scripture is “fear not.” It is given 114 times…that’s not just something an angel says in a Christmas play! God tells us in verse one, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine.” We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Congregational

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