Sermons on Fearful Situations:

No Longer A Slave To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2019

Paul says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Yet many of God’s people are beset by fears. This sermon helps God's people discover how to be freed from fear.

No Longer a Slave to FEAR Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROP: A rod and reel for object lesson under point II. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds: Fear Not! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 14, 2024

A look at the angels proclaiming to us Do Not be Afraid in 3 birth stories.

Do Not Be Afraid Luke 2:8-12 December 15, 2024 We’re in the last week of our advent series in which an angel of God tells people “do not be afraid.” We all have our fears, some are rational and some are irrational. One fear I have is a fear of heights. I don’t like to be over 10 feet high, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Romans 3:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Conquers Fear

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Nov 23, 2025

You know the bible mentions FEAR around 300-400 times BUT it mentions faith/trust/believe 1,000 times. Let that sink in. Faith overcomes Fear and Fear is there to test our Faith!

2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Let us pray… Let me tell you a story. One day a man decides to clean his roof gutter. It was filled with leaves and dirt and it was blocking the drainage. So he puts up his ladder, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 14:27, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Calmness Or Fear?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 17, 2025

Calmness is an ataraxia of serenity that aids freedom from worry or agitation.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States of America once remarked: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 5:7, John 14:27, Proverbs 12:25

Facing Your Fears

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How to trust in God through difficult times

FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank was a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He told the story that years ago he was flying across the US to attend a lecture. This was back in the 1960s before all of the modern security measures were installed at airports. He sat beside a man on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Flattening The Curve On Fear

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2020

Our first service after 10 weeks of coronavirus closures, a message on dealing with fear

Flatten the Fear Curve CCCAG May 31st, 2020 Riots- George Floyd Death, prayer Onto our lesson today Scripture- 1 John 4:13-18 Over the last few weeks, we saw a lot of interesting things. People in self-made level 1 suits- plastic, garbage bags, sunglasses or lab googles, dishwashing gloves. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 The Fearful Mariners Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 16, 2020

This is the 5th of 31 Sermons on the Series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' where Jonah is compared with The Church of today

# 5 - The Fearful Mariners Jonah 1:5 - “Then the mariners were afraid…” The Mariners… When the ship is about to be broken up, then the crew know that they are in real danger. They are not only in danger of losing their ship, but also in danger of losing their lives. They must have been ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Not For He Fails Not

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 25, 2020

May we all be rejuvenated together as a church, solidified in our conviction, to uphold our faith and to strive towards our goal.

Anything we’ve done that offended God, let us ask for His forgiveness. We want to make right our relationship with God. Only through a sincere repentant heart, can we hear God’s message. As we come together, we also carry each other in prayer, to seek God’s mercy and to receive strength from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

In writing about the early church, Luke recorded that they walked in the “fear of the Lord” (Acts 9:31). This is the only time this expression occurs in the New Testament, although it occurs twenty-six times in the Old Testament (NKJV).

Introduction. In writing about the early church, Luke recorded that they walked in the “fear of the Lord” (Acts 9:31). This is the only time this expression occurs in the New Testament, although it occurs twenty-six times in the Old Testament (NKJV). In writing to the church at Philippi, Paul told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Philippians 2:12, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trap Of Worry/Fear

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2025

We face many traps that would hinder our growth. Worry and fear are counter productive to growth. Worry and fear can become spiritual traps.

THE TRAP OF WORRY/FEAR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE TEND TO CLAIM GENERATIONAL CURSES. JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE. THERE IS A DANGER THAT WE BAIT AND SET THE TRAP CAN UTTERLY DESTROY SPIRITUAL GROWTH. WORRY FEEDS FEAR. FEAR FEEDS WORRY… ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25, 1 John 4:18, Matthew 6:29-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because Of Fearing God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 5, 2024

If we really fear God, meaning we have great respect for Him, we regard Him highly, we are in awe of Him, our attitude or behavior will be so different. Even toward those who would want to harm us, our reactions would be far from the ordinary.

“Now when Sanballat and Tobiah and Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies heard that I had built the wall and that there was no breach left in it (although up to that time I had not set up the doors in the gates), Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, ‘Come and let us meet ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Over Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023

This sermon explores how faith in God can help us overcome fear, foster courage, and experience freedom through divine strength and intervention.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we unite our hearts and minds in the pursuit of understanding God's word. We are here not as strangers, but as members of the same spiritual family, brought together by our shared faith. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a topic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, Joshua 1:8

Topics: Strength, Courage, Fear

Overcoming Fear With Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Fear can paralyze us, both as individuals and as a church. God, however, calls us to transition from fear to faith.

Fear can have a paralyzing effect on churches and individual Christians, hindering their growth and effectiveness. However, God desires for us to transition from fear to faith. In this sermon, we will explore the effects of fear, how it hinders our love for God, creates a spirit of slavery, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-19

Topics: Fear, Faith

Breaking The Barriers Of Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 12, 2026

A divine call to overcome fear through the power of the Holy Spirit and walk boldly into God’s ordained purpose.

BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF FEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 Key Verse: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:15, Psalm 27:1, Joshua 1:9, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Over Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to face their fears with faith, find strength in God's promises, and rest assured that God is always with them.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a joyous occasion to gather here, united in the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. We are here, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. Our collective hearts beat with anticipation, ready to receive the life-giving word of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Topics: Fear, Faith