Sermons on Fearful Leaders:

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Gentleness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boo!

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 28, 2018

Teaches what God's Word means in "fear God" & "fear of the Lord" passages. Many people think these scriptures mean we are to be afraid of God. Boo! teaches what these verses are really leading us to do.

Fear is an emotion that is learned early in life. It’s a healthy emotion that could save our lives in time of danger. We fear things like fire, snakes, & strangers who mean us harm. The range of things we fear is very wide. In a healthy family one person we should never fear is our parent. They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008

Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Artaxerxes's Generous Giving

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a cheerful giver? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our motivation should be out of love not of fear when it comes to giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:21-23 (New Living Translation, Second Edi

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a cheerful giver? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our motivation should be out of love not of fear when it comes to giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:21-23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “I, Artaxerxes the king, hereby send this ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:21-23, Ezra 8:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father's Questions To Ministry Leaders Series

Contributed by Vj Traven on Oct 19, 2022

It is time for us as Ministry Leaders to self-examine and consecrate ourselves to be part of the next mighty move of God expanding His Kingdom of Glory.

Christ is the Lawful Owner of the Earth and its fulness. By His Blood, He purchased us for His purpose - (Psalm 24:1; Hebrews 1:2, 9:23-24; 2Thessalonians 2:14; Revelation 5:9). Therefore, our fame, talents, degrees, culture, language, and wealth signify nothing if Christ is not formed in us. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Patriotic Christians #4 - Respecting Our Leaders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show respect and honor to God.

Patriotic Christians #4 Respecting Our Leaders Theme: Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7.

1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7. Paul wrote, "Love is patient, kind, does not envy; it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021

There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

“THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Faithfulness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness.

1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness. Paul wrote, "Faithful is He Who is calling you (to Himself) and utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it (fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you)." (I Thes. 5:24 - Amplified) Trust the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Fight Your Fears. Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 6, 2001

I describe what fear does to a person then talk about how to fight those fears.

How To Fight Fear July 7, 2001 New Community Church Intro: We have been talking about things that rob your joy these past few weeks. There are all kinds of things that rob the joy in our lives at any given moment. For instance, you get up in the middle of the night to go to the kitchen for some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-52, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fear Of God” For Today.

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 16, 2001

What it means to practice “The fear of God” for today’s Christian. Is this an archaic thing or is it still applicable for today? And if so, how can we practice it.

“The fear of God” for today. By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC 13 Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person. 14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Eccl. 12:13,14 (NLT) “Fear God and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Planning For A Future Without Fear"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 26, 2003

It’s an important question. Without a plan, the noblest words are virtually meaningless. You can dream all you want but if you don’t have any direction for making dreams come true you are just dreaming the impossible dream.

"Planning for a Future without Fear" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 23, 2002 During any political campaign candidates make all kinds of noble sounding promises. We hear about lower taxes, more spend-able income, more affordable health care, a stronger defense, a renewal of character. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Factor Episode One Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This was a two part message on conquering our fears and was loosely based on the TV show Fear Factor

So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart to your throat and makes you want to throw up just thinking about it? Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? Most to those things have been explored at some point or another on ¡§Fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Wesleyan