Sermons on Fear God Over Man:

What Does It Mean To Fear God?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 2, 2001

Our fear of what he might do to us is transformed into a reverence and awe before his great mercy. Although our sins deserve severe judgment, God has chosen to show love and mercy to all who seek him.

What does it mean to fear God? APPROPRIATE FEAR BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 KEY BIBLE VERSE: And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-36

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Fighters Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

No matter what life throws at you, we can know for certain that Jesus is always with us and there is no reason to fear.

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 8 “Fear Fighters” Text: II Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. A police recruit was asked during the exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Technology And The Soul Of Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2017

How should the Christian view technology?

Technology and the Soul of Man Genesis 4:16-24 We live in a blizzard of new technology today. We even wonder how we could live without it. I can remember the surprise snowstorm which hit the South in March of 1993 when the power was out in some places here for a week. It was interesting to see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Whom Shall I Fear Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 2, 2025

Things and people that we fear take a variety of forms. Jesus urges us to not fear those who can only do things to us in this life, but to fear Him who has power over eternity - and yet because of His great love, we should not fear Him.

Introduction There are things that all of us fear. What may cause me fear might not be what causes you fear and vice versa. Last night we were visiting with some folks and were reminiscing a bit about one of the fear inducing and adrenaline pumping experiences we had - bungee jumping. Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Have We Lost The Fear Of God? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Have We Lost the Fear of God?" Luke 12:1-12 A sermon for 7/31/22 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 “4 And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Acts 5:3-4, Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 1:7, Revelation 20:11-15, 1 Corinthians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Frozen With Fear

Contributed by Dalton Walker on Aug 29, 2007

It’s all about faith. There is so much we do not do because of unbelief. We need to live like what we cannot see is the reality - not what we cannot see.

“FROZEN WITH FEAR” INTRODUCTION: Romans 8:31 - "31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" 2 Kings 6:8-23 - " 8Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Dangers

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2020

In spite of the turmoil around us, we as children of God, we can have victory over the dangers of life. Recognize that Storms will, Jesus will be with us in the storm, Jesus will clam the storm, and There we learn who Jesus is, who we are and what faith in him can do!

Victory Over Dangers Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction: The Gospel of Mark has been described as a book of Mighty Works. Mark’s Gospel is a gospel of deeds. Mark presents Jesus as a worker whose life was full of strenuous activity. Mark hastens from one task to another with energy and precision. 42 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 Peter 4:12, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Forerunner Of Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

Don't let doubt into your life. Learn how to overcome this horrible attack of the enemy

Fear vs. Faith – 5 The Forerunner of Fear Matthew 14:25-31 We must understand that fear always brings bondage. Fear’s opposite, faith, always brings liberty. The way that we stay out of fear and into faith is something very simple. It is by not fearing. If I had the time today to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cage Of Fear Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 3, 2009

We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

Ultimate Cage Fighting The Cage of Fear I. Introduction Cage fighting. 2 go in and only 1 exits as victor. A test of will, a test of strength and dexterity and ultimately one must exert authority and impose His will on the other. There are two ways to think about cages. We can either see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Fear Thru The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2015

Paul instructed Timothy that in his Christian 'toolbelt' he had 3 tools by which he could overcome fear in his walk with Christ. The 1st of those tools we heard last week, it is the POWER of God! This morning we will look at the 2nd tool, the LOVE of God.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2015 Date Preached: January 18, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Love Overcomes Fear Text: 1 John 4:10-19 (ESV) ETS: Scripture makes it clear that fear and love do not coexist. ESS: Today’s passage is clear to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fearing God Without Being Scared

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 11, 2008

The fear of God is a theme that is mentioned throughout the Bible. But it is a subject that has been neglected by many pastors and teachers of God’s word today. The fear of God is a very important aspect in a Christian’s life because it is a characteristi

Opening illustration: Seven years ago from today our country was under terrorist attack and the entire nation was in a grip of ’FEAR’ and ’AWE.’ Was God talking about this kind of fear or some other? Let us look into God’s Word and see what is this ‘Fear of the Lord.’ Biblical Background: The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 3, 2016

Fear is a thief. It steals the inner sense of tranquility and well-being that should be the constant state of each and every believer. It keeps us focused on our past and uneasy about our future. It renders our present un-enjoyable.

Boldness: Confronting fear and insecurity Judges 6 & 7 Fear is a thief. It steals the inner sense of tranquility and well-being that should be the constant state of each and every believer. It keeps us focused on our past and uneasy about our future. It renders our present un-enjoyable. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Chasing After God's Heart" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

This is the first message in a series i titled HEARTBEATS. It is a study in the life of numerous characters from the Bible whose heart was constantly beating for God. What does it mean to be a man after God's heart? That is the focus of this message.

“Chasing God’s Heart” 1st Samuel 16:1-13a and Acts 13:22 Shug Jordan who was the football coach at Auburn University, asked one of his former players (named Mike) if he would help him do some recruiting that year. He says, “Well, sure coach…..just tell me what kind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist