Sermons on Fearful Situations:

The Test Of Worry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2020

Worry, anxiety and fear are tools of the enemy. Can we find positive benefits of worry? Worry can breed worry. Worry can weigh us down with heavy spirits that can lead to a lack of trusting God's word.

THE TEST OF WORRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com 9/2/2020 Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Proverbs 12:25 (MSG) Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Boat With Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020

We must look at Jesus rather than looking at our circumstances.

In the Boat with Jesus April 26, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must look at Jesus rather than looking at our circumstances. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday 2021 - Fomo: Fear Of Missing Out

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 23, 2021

This message examines the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem and then in just a few days, cried out for His crucifixion. What drove them to make such a change? What drives us to do the same?

Palm Sunday 2021 FOMO: Fear of Missing Out Scripture: Mark 11:1-10; Mark 15:7-15 Welcome back New Light – it’s a blessing to be able to worship in this place together once again! Today is Palm Sunday, the day we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem before His crucifixion and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Mark 15:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon's Fearful Faith? - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 26, 2020

Fear is often our first reaction to the tests and trials of life, but God has called us to live by faith! A study of Gideon shows us how God transforms fear to faith!

Intro: Jesus told his disciples…John 16:33b In this world you will have trouble… Paul remined his Thessalonian readership… 1Thssalonians 3:3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. POINT? WE ARE DESTINED FOR TROULBE AND TRAILS,– ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

"Our Savior And Scarecrows: How To Fight Your Fears” Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

God didn’t call Abraham to be the Father of Faith because He was a spiritual giant; quiet to contrary, He called Him because He was human, yet willing to be molded, melted, and changed. He wants to do the same for you.

One of God’s staple, primary commands to His followers is simply: “Do not fear.” It is interesting but did you know that the phrase: “Do not fear or Fear not” occurs over 300 times in the Bible and in some translations it actually occurs 365 times—some say 1 for every day of the year. Here’s the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Situation.

I. THE SITUATION A. God’s Perfection Intro: 1. The March/April 2016 issue of Psychology Today attempted to give readers several reasons to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder with their article "It's Not All About You!" The article mentioned the following secular sources about our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of The Crisis

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 30, 2020

The example of Paul and Silas in jail reveals how the disciples of Jesus are to respond in a crisis.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished.

{Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE.

Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 20, 2024

Elijah, facing depression, is comforted by the Lord while on the run.

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs 1 Kings 19:1-18 Good morning, One day in a philosophy class, the professor decided to talk with his students about the emotional extremes people go through. The professor asked the class, “What’s the opposite of sadness?”, and one of the students answered, “Joy”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Afraid

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2023

This message is about fear, asking the question "Why are we so afraid?" Fear is one of the drivers of hate so what we are seeing is exactly what Jesus prophesied would happen in these last days.

Why Are We Afraid? Scriptures: Second Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; First John 4:18 The title of my message this morning is “Why Are We Afraid?” This past week a man was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a young woman who was in a car that mistakenly pulled into his driveway ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 12:22-32, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stormy Weather - Covid-19

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

As we deal with the coronavirus we can easily become afraid. Jesus calms the storms.

Stormy Weather March 24, 2020 Mark 4:35-41 When I was growing up I loved watching horror movies. They were amazing! I loved them! My style of horror movies was watching Creature Features when I was growing up. They were on almost every Friday night. They had titles like Frankenstein, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2 - Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 13, 2018

This message explores the advent theme of peace; peace rooted in the person of Jesus Christ.

Sermon – Advent II – Peace in the Storm – December 9, 2018 Have you seen those Facebook relationship settings. You can say you’re: In a relationship, single, divorced, or it’s complicated. It’s interesting how social media has become a relationship tool. You may have seen things like this: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational