Sermons on Fearful Leaders:

Fear Not In Any Crisis Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2009

In every crisis, whether a wind on the lake or concerns about our daily bread, the Master counsels "Fear not, I am with you."

September 7, 2009 Caritas in Veritate Labor Day As we continue our reflections on human development, the Scriptures and the papal documents again converge in this pair of readings we hear proclaimed each Labor Day. God gave a twin gift to the earth in the beginning–a mist to water the soil, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Facing Your Fear Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 2- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review Last time-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Babylon was a very dark culture Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Beginning Of… Fear Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 17, 2010

God heals fear through faith in his promises.

Scripture Introduction Bill Watterson, the creator of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, describes well the feelings of guilt and fear which overtake Calvin after he breaks his dad’s very expensive binoculars. His dad does not yet know about the incident, but Calvin’s anxiety causes him to sweat ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear, Love, Liberty

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Is A Magnet For Demons

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

Fear will draw in the enemy and will make what you speak with your mouth come to pass.

I Introduction A Fear is a magnet for demons. 1 Fear will draw in the enemy and will make what you speak with your mouth come to pass. a "For what I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me.” Job 3:25 (NASB) aa I believe Job feared two major things in his life; outliving his ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Baptist

Escape From Fear Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008

Fear is not of the Lord, yet we often allow ourselves to be controlled by it and limit what God can do in our lives.

Escape from Fear Rev. 1:17-18 Series: Salvation from Destructive Emotions Intro Delivering humanity from fear is both Jesus’ mission and message. Certainly the problem of fear is a problem to be recognized in many lives. One of the most outstanding and surprising disclosures of stressful, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tackling Your Fears Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 21, 2008

In this message we look at persecution and sharing our faith and life.

When I was a boy there was a side lot on our church property where we would play football. I remember playing with my best friend. It was just the two of us, so it wasn’t really football - it was more of a game of tackle the guy with the ball. I used to pretend like I was Tony Dorsett. I would get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of Fearing God

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007

The Bible is clear that we should Fear the Lord, but where do we find the motivation to actually do that?

The Fullness of Fearing God Purpose: To lay out the reasons for fearing God. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of fearing God and strive to grow in their fear of God. INTRODUCTION: What Bible truth will do the following things?: - it will keep us from fear Proverbs 19-23 - it will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Fear Factor

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 4, 2008

A SERMON THAT DEALS WITH THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER FEAR CAN HAVE IN A CHRISTIAN PERSONS LIFE!!

FAITH OVER FEAR REV 2:8-11 INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA 1: FIRST AND THE LAST A) JESUS IDENTIFIES HIMSELF B) THE ONE WHO IS NOW C) THE ONE WHO WAS THEN D) AND THE ONE WHO WILL BE POINT: CHRIST IS SPEAKING IN A WAY THAT IS COMFORTING AND ALSO EMPOWERING TO THE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Other

Fear Of The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007

Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faithfulness And Fearfulness Of God

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

Apart from faith in Jesus, meeting God is a fearful prospect.

Introduction Wilbur Rees described a common view of religion today: “I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I do not want enough of Him to make me love a black man or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Giant Of Fear Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 5, 2008

This series of sermons are built around the movie entitled. Facing the Giants

“Facing the Giant of FEAR!” Text: Isaiah 41:10 “ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Lamentations 3:57 “Thou drewest near in the day that I called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: *other

Growing Through Fear Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 19, 2008

Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in God?

TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 TITLE: Growing Pain #3 - Growing through Fear TOPIC: Spiritual Growth SERIES: The Growing Church OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 20, 2008 PROP.: Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in our trust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fear After Victory!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

Why do we as a people of God, even after he’s proven victorious in our lives time after time, still fear that he can’t do it?

I. Introduction: In this particular text, what strikes me is that in the previous chapter, Elijah is just coming off of a victory over the Gods of Baal, where God provided for him and allowed victory, yet, even after that, here in chapter 19 verses 1-3, Elijah becomes fearful again because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal