Sermons on Fear Hinders:

From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 24, 2001

Discover God’s building blocks for developing confidence in life.

In the September 21, 2001 San Francisco Chronicle, the headline read, "Freedom and Fear Are at War." The truth is fear is at war with many aspects of life, not just with freedom. Fear wars against our health. Fear wars against making good decisions. Fear wars against obedience to God. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: *other

Freedom From Fear

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message relating how God can deliver us from fear and overwhelming circumstances.

Freedom from Fear Psalm 34 Introduction This morning I want to take some time and look at some verses from Psalm 34. David wrote this Psalm when he was running away from King Saul, who was trying to kill him. You remember David, right? He was the one who killed Goliath with the stone and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Phobos: The Word Of Fear

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003

A Study on the Greek Word for Fear

Phobos Franklin Delano Roosevelt said "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." That is what I am talking about here. Fear. Barclay in his New Testament Words says that phobos has three main meanings, the first being that of "panic" or "flight." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

A Faith That Overcome Fear

Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002

Since faith overcomes fear we must trust Jesus in the midst of lifes trails.

Sermon. “Faith that overcomes Fear.” Hilarious For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious. For those who have children this age, this is not funny. For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning. For those who have not yet had children, this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon shows how we can overcome our fears by realizing that we don’t need to fear man because the Lord is with us.

INTRO : We live in fearful times. We face the threat of anthrax, small pox, biochemical warfare, terrorism. (Magazine, T.V., newspaper) Americans are afraid for good reason : Qur’an on Jihad (Holy war) : 9:5 Then when the Sacred Months ...have passed, then kill the Mushrikûn (Pagans) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Strong, Do Not Fear

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2002

Pentecost 16(B) - SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 - Isaiah reminds believers to BE STRONG, DO NOT FEAR because Christians have a divine deliverer, One who refreshes and renews.

BE STRONG, DO NOT FEAR ISAIAH 35:4-7a September 8, 2002 Isaiah 35:4-7a 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you." 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond The Fear Of Infection Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 15, 2003

The courage of solidarity leads us to stand above the fear of infection and touch the other in his suffering and to lift him out of exclusion, loss of relationship and death. Then we become witnesses to the power of God in the world.

The gospel passage Mark 1.40-45 shows how God relates himself to the human infirmities of body and mind. The story shows the possibility of human suffering under physical and mental infirmities. The story brings us clarity through the two opposing behaviours. God tries to bring healing into such a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

8 Reasons To Fear Not Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

8 REASONS TO FEAR NOT Matthew 10 v. 24 - 42 There is no reason to fear, because of :- 1. Our position v. 24 The disciple is a servant, as well as a son v 25 "of his household." as such:- (a) There are similarities with the Lord. "they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus". - if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Denomination: Holiness

Courage: Attacking Fear

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Learn our to assault your fears and free your faith.

Courage: Attacking Your Fear A lady died in 1916 named Hetty Green. She was called America’s greatest miser. When she died, she left an estate valued at $100 million. But she was so miserly that she ate cold oatmeal in order to save the expense of heating the water. When her son had a severe leg ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fear Of God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

The fear of God is the one fear that removes all others; reverence for God is our highest priority in worship and in all of life.

"The Fear of God" Chaplain (LTC) Robert Leroe, 69th ADA Bde, Giebelstadt Army Airfield, Germany Introduction: I was sitting around with a few other chaplains, and our conversation focused on war--ministry in a combat environment. One of our small group was a chaplain who had served in Viet Nam. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Congregational

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Benefits Of Fearing God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us greater peace of mind, purity of thoughts and an upright conscience when we fear the Lord. Paul wrote, "Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." (2 C

Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Without Fear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003

We have a choice in our lives as believers. We can live a life based on fear or live a life of faith in God. The consequences of each are powerful.

May 25, 2003 "Living Without Fear" 1 Peter 3:8-17 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have added to the menagerie of pets at the MacKinney home. These pets, they don’t take a lot of care. They’re fish. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Foolishness, Fearfulness, & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 2, 2003

It is foolish to disavow God, and people who do that deal with a certain level of fear. However, the people of God need to remain faithful.

August 3, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Foolishness, Fearfulness, Faithfulness Text: Psalm 14:1-7 (Psalm 53:1-6) Introduction 1. As we continue our study of the Psalms, we come to Psalm 14. A. Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 are very closely related...having many of the Psalm verses. B. So we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear And Love God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 21, 2003

We see two completely different pictures of God at Mt. Sinai. How can we fit them into our hearts? Don’t bother reading this if you’re looking for cute stories and illustrations for your entertainment.

August 24, 2003 Exodus 19, 20, 24 How do you FEEL about that? As a Lutheran, a German, and a male that question and that focus has nearly driven me nuts throughout the past years. It just isn’t natural or easy for me or most males to be “sensitive” or “emotional”. But the fact of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran