Sermons on Fear And Trembling:

Living When Things Come Apart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 18, 2024

So, what do we do when life starts to come apart? Understanding God is our refuge causes us to be able to trust Him freely without fear knowing. God is closer than whatever we are going through.

Living when things come Apart. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day I was getting ready for work, and I grabbed a pair of pants and as I was putting them on, I noticed the hem on one of the cuffs had begun to unravel and part of my pant leg was hanging down. I was trying to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Is God's Presence A Desirable Thing? (Exodus 20:21-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Exodus puts two pictures of God, back to back. In #1, God is glorious, and "big," and scary. In #2, God also offers to come and be present in worship. Is this offer something we should want?

Christians often have negative attitudes about sacrifice in the OT. There's maybe four reasons for this: (1) We don't really understand sacrifice very well at all. It's foreign to us, and confusing. And I include myself in this. (2) We maybe know that the OT has a number of really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26

Overcoming Obsticals Series

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009

When God speaks, the devils tremble, then they go to work contradicting the Word of God. This message shows how Gods will and satans war against each other.

Step II; Overcoming Obstacles 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 4:1-11 Genesis 3:6 Question; Is temptation sin? I. Obstacle # 1 (Matthew 4:3) 1. Lust of the eyes a. Jesus- these stones- (vs. 3) b. Adam & Eve- saw tree good food (g. 3:6a) 2. Question; is that what God said a. Jesus- if Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

God Comforts Us To Not Be Afraid Of Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014

To show that GOD is our Encourager and that man is not to be afraid of because man is a temporal being and GOD is Unchangeable.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you encouraged by GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Encourager and that man is not to be afraid of because man is a temporal being and GOD is Unchangeable. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 51:12 (Amplified Bible) 51:12 I, even I, am He Who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Say Humans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove being afraid of people is not right.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove being afraid of people is not right. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:32 (The Message) 11:32 if we say 'humans,' we'll be up against it with the people because they all hold John up as a prophet." V. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Afraid To Die

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The root-and-foundation of FEAR is the UNKNOWN.

There are all kinds of Phobiaes: Claustrophobia: Fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders. Op-hid-io-phobia: Fear of sankes. Arith-mop-hobia: Fear of numbers. Carn-o-phobia: Fear of meat. Cib-o-phobia: Fear of food. Agora-phobia: Fear of crowds. Ep-he-bi-phobia: Fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ancient Robbers

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2012

The worst robbery is spiritual robbery. Some of the best believers have been robbed of their blessings, happiness, and miracles because of the robbers of Fear, Discouragement, Doubt, Sorrow, and Carelessness. Jesus came to restore us from these losses. Le

THE ANCIENT ROBBERS John 10:10 [The idea for this message and some of the text of section 3 were derived from Daniel Olukoya’s message of the same name.] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BURGLAR WORRY 1. Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 11, 2012

To experience the power of Christ in our lives, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone.

GET OUT OF THE BOAT Matt 14:25-32 Years ago my wife and I were at a football game. Our team was losing, the man in front of us was bad mouthing our team for losing. She took it as long as she could, then she tapped the man on the shoulder and said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.#23~6:12-17~ The 6th Seal~ God’s Universal Disruption Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 16, 2009

Under this 6 th seal we have a Minnie picture of the Great Tribulation.

REV.#23~6:12-17~ THE 6TH SEAL~ GOD’S UNIVERSAL DISRUPTION ~ 9-19-09 Under this 6 th seal we have a Minnie picture of the Great Tribulation. The 1st 5 seals that we’ve read and talked about in this chapter were brought about at the hand of man; we saw the Antichrist bringing a false peace for 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satans Best Weapons Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 27, 2011

Thi slesson will show how we can get a foot hold on fear and not be paralyzed in our life.

Yesterday we talked about “Worry” as a tactic Satan can use to keep us off balance and steal our joy. Today we will be talking about fear. Worry can take away our joy but fear can paralyze us. I have a horrible fear of heights or should I say being on top of a high building. “I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:25

Let My Love Open The Door Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

The disciples were afraid. Sometimes we are too. Let Jesus in.

John 20:19-23 – Let My Love Open the Door So I’m told of a man who had been visiting a therapist because he had had a fear of monsters living under his bed. The man had been seeing this doctor for months, and every time he would come in, the doctor would ask, "Have you made any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Of The World By: William Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist