Sermons on fear of man: showing 406-420 of 177,963

Sermon # 6 - No Need To Fear Death Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 6, 2024

Man’s greatest fear is the fear of death, and that’s what gripped everyone aboard the ship that Jonah travelled. Learn how Jesus gives us hope beyond the grave. Also we as individuals and the church we must wake up to fulfill God's purposes in our life time.

We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the seamen were afraid, and each man cried to his god. (AFV) As we continue this series on how the life of Jonah can be related to the church today, I believe that many of you are blessed through these meditations. The seamen on the ship were filled with dread when the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, John 11:25, Philippians 1:21, Hebrews 2:15, Psalm 23:4, Romans 14:12-13, Ephesians 5:10-11, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Breaking The Bondage Of Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

Fear brings bondage; faith brings liberty. Choose right!

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 4 Breaking the Bondage of Fear Text: Hebrews 2:14-15 Five-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. “It’s dark in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham- Faith And Fear Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006

Abraham’s "two steps forward, one step back" life story is just like ours. How does fear undermine our faith?

Abraham: Faith and Fear Genesis 12 “It is only the fear of God that can free us from the fear of man.” -John Witherspoon ***IF you were to WRITE A BOOK about your life...and you gave EQUAL TIME and EQUAL WEIGHT to every person and every event in your life...it would be IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wall Called Fear

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The second in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) In a book, whose title and author escapes my memory is the author’s story of rappelling down the side of a steep cliff as part of an outdoor learning experience. Now rappelling involves ropes, strong ropes, safety equipment, helmet, good shoes, and guts. It involves, going down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26

Denomination: Church Of God

"In The Grip Of Fear.”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005

If you have kept abreast of the events that have been transpiring around us as a nation, a society, and a family, you would agree then that we are afflicted with many adversities: such as terrorism, bankruptcy, betrayal, suicide, drugs, divorce, embezzlem

If you have kept abreast of the events that have been transpiring around us as a nation, a society, and a family, you would agree then that we are afflicted with many adversities: such as terrorism, bankruptcy, betrayal, suicide, drugs, divorce, embezzlement and all sorts of violence which affected ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024

Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:1-60, Matthew 5:17, Exodus 34:29-30, Amos 5:25-27, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Fear To Boldness Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 14, 2015

How was it that the disciples of Jesus went from locking the doors in fear of the Jews to giving them the message about what a mess they had made of things, how do we boldly approach our faith?

Sermon: from fear to boldness. There was a shift that occurred in the lives of the disciples. I remember as a young boy doing things for the first time and a lot of them involved overcoming fear, swimming across the Maitai River, riding a bike, riding a bike no handed, riding a bike down the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Devices Of The Devil: Fear Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012

Fear has been used to destroy and cripple the effectiveness of many believers but God is able to deliver you from all fears.

2 Corinthians 2:10-11 KJV 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Romans 8:1-17 KJV There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hanging In There In Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007

Everyone faces fear in their lives. When we do God has some important things to help us not only cope with them, but overcome them in His name.

Revelation 1:17-18; Psalm 27 A young college student had a summer job as a welder’s assistant, building a hospital. He had never welded before in his life. He was afraid of heights, and wouldn’t you know it, they put him to work welding on the seventeenth floor! Vast sections of steel beams were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Fear Controls People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God frees his people from the control of fear.

Scripture Introduction During the height of her popularity, Ann Landers received about 10,000 letters each month, nearly all of them from people burdened with troubles. Someone asked her if a particular problem predominated the letters she received. Her answer was, “Fear.” We must ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

The term "fear of the Lord" is not a popular one today.

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Text: 1 Peter 1:17-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and unhappy. He sent for his brother, a good-natured but rather indifferent prince. The king said to him, "I am a great sinner; I fear to meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

“blessed Is The Man That Trusteth In Him.”

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 17, 2014

Folks, we are living in a fearful time. We have barely gotten the 911 Memorial finished in New York City and terrorist are making serious threats, not only to us but, all over the world.

“Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.” Psalm 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Move From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of exceeding your gifts, your physical energies or your family’s ability to cope with extra attention. Moses struggled with such fears until the Lord spoke to him saying, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him

Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear With Faith

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010

The writer of the twenty-seventh Psalm faced and conquered real fear. At some point in the midst of his trouble, the psalmist felt the pressing need to get back to God.

Marjorie Goff was thirty-one when she stepped inside and closed the door of her small apartment in 1949. She did not leave her home again until she was sixty-one. She did go out one time in 1960 to visit her family. Two years later, she left again to have an operation. And in 1976, when the friend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:6-11, Proverbs 29:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ