Sermons on Fearing Christ:

Why We Don't Fear Death Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

We can face death with confidence because Christ faced it for us and arose victorious.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Persons Dies? Why We Don’t Fear Death Hebrews 2:14-15 Fear is a natural response to death. It was then. It is now. Those first Christians had every reason to be afraid on that first Easter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Conquest Of Sin, Death And Fear Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2018

Our hope comes from being in a real relationship with Jesus, He has conquered the power of sin and death. If we are in Christ, we have no need to fear our past, our present or our future. We are secure in Him, He is with us, Jesus is our certain hope.

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. Perhaps for some Hope in the Conquest is a little too abstract, so maybe I need to define it a little more: Hope in the Conquest of Sin; Hope in the Conquest of Death; and Hope in the Conquest of Fear. Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, 1 John 5:11, Titus 1:2, John 3:16, Romans 8:28, Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:35-39, Deuteronomy 31:8, Jeremiah 1:19, Exodus 14:13-14, Romans 8:37, John 10:27-29, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Up And Glow

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

It is time for the Church to arise in the mist of the dark world of sin and shine for the glory of Christ.

“GET UP AND GLOW” Intro: I believe that every church ought to have a vision and mission of what they feel that God would have them to do in reaching out to their area with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenge I have for you and I as a Church is that which the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the hope, faith, and fulfillment found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as recounted in Mark.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom from the Word of God. I am humbled and privileged to be the vessel through which God's message is delivered to you today. We stand on the brink of the vast ocean of God's wisdom, ready to plunge into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Fear, Courage

Jesus' Gift Of Peace

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

The roles of fear and peace in our lives.

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 * Rev. 21:10-14, 22-23 * Jn. 14:23-29 Jesus’ Gift of Peace Another Look Sometimes it is a good thing to take a second look at basic realities in our lives. We can either get some new insight into life or at least, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic

Rev.# 20~6:3-4- Rider On The Red Horse Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 26, 2009

The first horseman could not be Christ, because when Christ brings peace to this earth, it is going to be permanent. This is a short-lived peace. The rider on the red horse takes all peace from the earth.

Rev.# 20~6:3-4 RIDER ON THE RED HORSE 8-29-09 We’re here in chapter 6: of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the 1st two verses are to do with the white horse and its rider and is telling about the Antichrist, as we have already said this man appears to come peaceable, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Great Signs From Heaven

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010

We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show that we can experience freedom in Christ.

Title: Freedom in Christ Theme: To show that we can experience freedom in Christ. Text: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 2 Corinthians 3:17 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Introduction The year is 1776. The date is July 4th. The place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Fear The Dark (Halloween)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 27, 2007

Our ability to enjoy every day that God has given us is not dependant on how others view that day. We don’t walk in the darkness of fear. We walk in the light of Christ! We have no need to be afraid of the dark.

Don’t Fear the Dark, I John 4:18 Introduction Our family dog Happy is a big baby! For such a big dog, she is afraid of some of the silliest and smallest things. Recently my wife and I were at the store and our two year son Sebastian saw a toy that he just had to have. It is a plastic ball ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Fear Bad Fear - Mark 4:35-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Faith is a matter of what you do while the storm is still raging. Letting your feelings drive your response rather than faith is cowardice and will cause you to doubt his power or his love.

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Fear Of God, The Duty Of Man (2) - Wages Of The Fear Of God.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 9, 2022

For every duty a man performs, wages accrue. The benefits of fearing God are inexhaustible and Job stands out as a very practical example of the fear of God and the wages that accrue.

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Proverbs 22:4 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man... By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." A CONVERSATION IN HEAVEN A very long time ago, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Proverbs 22:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 28, 2002

Fear can be a powerful motivating factor that can keep us from living out our Christian faith, life and responsibilities. Jesus assures us that we do not need to be afraid and releases us from fear’s bondage.

Pentecost 5 A Matthew 10:24-33 Do Not Be Afraid 06/23/02 During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 8, 2008

Fear not only makes us afraid to die, but to live too. Jesus helps us break through the fear to live the ultimate life.

WMD’s – A Spiritual War INTRO VIP Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard Version) 10The thief comes only to steal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is I Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

Fear is often accompanied by many situations in life and it is comforting to know that Christ is there for us in those weak moments.

I. Introduction A. It is common for people to fear. 1. You are not alone or anywhere close by yourself when you are fearful of certain things a. We have all had a bad month of income where we just didn’t know how the bills were going to get paid b. We have all been horrified when a murder is on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26, Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to know how they can trust Christ as their Savior for the forgiveness of their sins and find assurance of salvation

Unit 16 – Deliverance From Egypt Lesson 47 – What Other Deliverance? – Lessons on Salvation Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to know how they can trust Christ as their Savior for the forgiveness of their sins and find assurance of salvation. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational