Sermons on Fear Of God:

Living A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015

The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Needs Messed Up People

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 1, 2004

No matter what kind of problems you may have, God can use you if you are willing to put your life in His hands.

Jesus needs messed up people This morning I want to begin with a little Korean history. Korea was occupied by the Japanese for 30 some years beginning in the early 1900¡¯s The Japanese wanted to make the Korean peninsula their own. They had to do this in order to move on and annex China. During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Adventist

"Cast Clouts And Rotten Rags"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 29, 2004

God can use any one with any thing at any time and in any place! Again, the title of the message is "Cast Clouts and Rotten Rags."

Title: “Cast Clouts and Rotten Rags” Introduction: Jeremiah’s message to the people of Israel was that should "surrender" to the King of Babylon. If they surrendered, they would live, if they did not surrender, they would die. It must have grieved the heart of Jeremiah to have preached this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Anxiety PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to seek an intimate relationship with God, dwelling in His presence, gazing on His strength, and seeking His guidance as expressed in Psalm 27.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Psalms, specifically Psalm 27. This Psalm is all about an intimate relationship with God – dwelling in His presence, gazing on His strength, and seeking His guidance. As Charles Stanley beautifully puts it, "As you walk through ...read more

Topics: Fear, Anxiety

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon encourages facing fears with faith, finding strength in Scripture, and fostering wisdom through prayer, emphasizing God's faithfulness, power, and unfailing love.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a beautiful day, a day filled with the promise of God's unfailing love and His unending grace. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative that God is writing. We are all here because we believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Job 5:12

Topics: Fear, Faith

Three Fold Sin

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011

A sermon on Romans 1:18-32 and how this relates to our society today (Material adapted from Harold Vaughan "The Three Fold Sin of Society" from Herald of His Coming [http://www.heraldofhiscoming.com/] September 2003 issue)

Introduction: God is a Being of Moral Perfection and His Character is the law of the universe. How unlike the gods of Greek mythology who lived on Mt. Olympus. The Greek gods were even more immoral than the people. Xenophanes, a 6th century BC Greek philosopher, complained about the immorality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cinch

Contributed by Marcellus De Oliveira on Sep 27, 2012

We always can trust in God no matter what happens in our lives. He is our Deliverer and Redeemer.

Power and control are traces desired by man since the beginning of human history. Humans have always strived for power and how to control it. Actually the reason of all wars in human history, as bottom line, has been about power. During the time of Jesus first advent, the expectations of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Adventist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005

Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have Beautiful Feet? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 16, 2001

How can someone respond to Christ without first hearing the message? God sending us to share means we become as prepared as possible to share.

Do You Have Beautiful Feet? Intro: Last week we looked at the awesome promises in verses 11 and 13. Anyone and everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved and will not be disappointed in the decision they have made. But, we cannot assume for one moment that people are going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 13, 2008

We should be commited to God, not because of fear, guilt, shame or pressure, but because of who God is. God is personal, perfect, and He will not let us go!

WHO IS GOD? We should be commited to God, not because of fear, guilt, shame or pressure, but because of who God is. Commitment: God is commited to Us Illus: Parents took their troubled Johnny to see the pastor. The pastor asks “Where is God?” three times. Johnny runs home scared. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 1 - The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 17, 2010

A look at chapter one of the book of Proverbs.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter One The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Today we begin a new study – it is on the Book of Proverbs. If I were to outline the entire Book of Proverbs – I would divide it into three parts. 1. WISDOM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (Chapters 1 — 9) In this section ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Protection Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2015

When adversity comes in like a flood, don't fear the flood; fear the Lord and keep His Word.

Alan Wright, in his book God Moments, talks about an old-time preacher who once experienced a bad, bumpy flight. So for the rest of his life, he hated airplanes. On one occasion, he sat down next to a calm passenger who noticed the preacher's nerves. “Why are you afraid, Preacher?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When The Buck Stops With You--Deciding About Jesus Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 23, 2022

The issue of principles for spiritual decision-making can make or break a life; make or break a destiny. Pontius Pilate faced a critical decision about Jesus. His mistakes provide wisdom when the buck stops with us.

We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among men are about to finally decide the fate of the One who will ultimately be their Judge for eternity. And we know, of course, it is going to be a fatal ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16, Matthew 10:28, James 2:1, James 2:9, Proverbs 29:25, Romans 3:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Excuses

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

Moses gives God four excuses as to why he shouldn’t be the one to lead. Much of the material is taken from Chuck Swindoll’s book on Moses.

Excuses! Introduction: A. For forty years, Moses has been living in exile. This is a long to time to live in the shadow of failure. Without any warning, The Lord spoke the hardest words for Moses to hear: “And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ