Sermons on Fear And Worry:

Being Adopted Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

God is seeking take us out of our slavery to fear and adopt us as his children.

In April 1998, a series of tornadoes ripped through the southern part of the United States. A day after one of the Storms had hit the NPR program All Things Considered aired a story about a congregation called the Church of the Open Door. Their church had been destroyed the day previous. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

· Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future

The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Is In The Air Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 22, 2005

Change is the word that most people fear. The church must embrace change in order to reach the lost.

April 24, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:14-16 Subject: Evangelism Title: Change Is In the Air I am going to begin my message by using a four-letter word. Actually it’s a six-letter word but it might as well be a four-letter word because it makes people cringe when they hear it. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courage For The Apprehensive

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A brief Easter sermon, appropriate for Sunrise Service, that deals with the fear of death and the resurrection hope of Jesus.

Easter Sunrise Lanier Christian Church April 8, 2012 David Simpson He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. Over the last year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

It Takes A Village: An Introductory Sermon To Hebrews Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 15, 2012

Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God.

It Takes a Village: An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews Hebrews 1:1-3 Big Idea: Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God. Supporting Scripture: John 16:1-4a All this I have told you so that you will not go ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Be Alarmed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2009

We should have no regrets or fears when Christ returns if we are living as faithful disciples.

Mark 13: 1 – 8 / Don’t Be Alarmed Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Here Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Nov 20, 2009

A Walk through The book of Revelation and understanding the message of hope and freedom instead of one of fear and rapture

I am going to show a scene from “Horton Hears a Who.” Whoville is a village that lives on a speck of dust that sits on a dandelion. They are in danger. As you can imagine, living on a speck of dust on top of dandelion is not a very stable pace to live. Horton is an elephant with huge hears and is ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Wake Up America

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 21, 2009

A message on the need for an Old Fashion God Fearing revival in America. In our Churches. In our Lives

WAKE UP AMERICA Psalms 85:6-7 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People: Caleb Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 24, 2008

Our problem is not that there are giants in the land; our problem is that there are giants like fear and unbelief in our hearts.

God Uses Ordinary People: Caleb Numbers 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 8/24/08 There are some things that just stick with us over the years. I remember a jingle called “Conjunction Junction” from Schoolhouse Rock that I can’t get out of my head. Some of you could sing it with me. The song goes like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 28, 2008

The perfect antidote for fear is found in Proverbs 3:5 - "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart".

TEXT Trust in the LORD with all thine heart. 1. FAITH "Trust". The word "trust" occurs 188 times in scripture. 2. FOCUS "Trust in the LORD". This phrase occurs 19 times in scripture. We are to place our trust in the LORD: Jehovah-Jireh - The LORD will provide Jehovah-Tsidkenu - The LORD our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 16, 2008

Jesus is a mighty warrior who came to earth to save us from the power and fear of death.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. “Mighty God” = El Gibbor (Hebrew): • El = God • Gibbor = strong, powerful, mighty, champion, hero The soldiers of Israel are described as “mighty [gibbor] ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phil Jolley on Nov 21, 2006

Four motivations for ministry - the fear of the Lord, the love of Christ, God’s commission, and the urgency of today

The Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Introduction A missionary conference is always a good time to ask ourselves why? We are involved throughout the year in many activities, many of them evangelistic and the routine of doing them can sometimes become so routine that we forget ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confrontation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 31, 2015

Jesus confronts the world's powers with the truth of God's Kingdom. As at his birth, the results are fear and violence.

Matthew 21:1-13 “Confrontation” INTRODUCTION We all have our fits of anger even the most mild mannered and calm among us. We may stomp out of the room and slam the door behind us, or yell and pound the table. Some of us may pout, or do the passive aggressive thing of saying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran