Sermons on Fearing Christ:

Becoming Line Crossers

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002

Christians need to get out of their "comfort zones" and become line-crossers in order to reach those they know with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

BECOMING LINE CROSSERS! INTRODUCTION Ephesians 5:14-16 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. · God is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Final Answer

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 10, 2001

Encouraging people to witness to the treasure of the message of Christ rather than burying our faith like burying treasure in our backyard.

Imagine getting an invitation to be on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Imagine winning the Million Dollars without using a single lifeline. Imagine taking your prize money home (less the large chunk that your silent partner Uncle Sam would claim). Imagine taking that money and burying it in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

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

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2023

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life?

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life? For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Not Fearing Because Of Who I Serve

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 25, 2008

You do not have to fear because of who you serve. If you’re a believer in Christ, no weaponed formed against you will prosper.Jesus is the one who is leading us through our dark rooms where the enemy would like to take us out.But he can’t because of the

Not Fearing Because Of Who I Serve Deuteronomy 33:16-19 26 ¶ There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky. 27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Of Man Will Stop You From Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 15, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and lazy servant of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:14 (New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ’s Childhood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011

As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One With Christ ~ Christ Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 11, 2025

This sermon is part of a three-week Stewardship Series about the communion commitment of "one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all." Three strands of one binding together in one cord that cannot be broken as we commit ourselves to the kingdom of God.

Opening Illustration:?Many of us love receiving gifts—birthdays, holidays, anniversaries. But have you noticed that the most meaningful gifts are not the ones that fade or break but connect us to someone’s love? A letter. A family heirloom. A handmade card from a child. These are gifts that hold ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Do Not Be Afraid!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Mar 22, 2004

Because Jesus Christ has conquered death and paid the price for our sins, we can live lives free from fear.

“Do Not Be Afraid!” Revelation 1:17-19 World events seem to crowd in upon us. Tragedies, catastrophes, and crises seem to descend upon us without any let-up. All too often when we turn on the news we hear of another terrorist attack, like the one that killed 200 people in Madrid, Spain just over a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, Revelation 1:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ And The Troubled Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 2, 2005

This sermon is about the needless burdens in the hearts of the disciples even after Christ had risen from the dead such as 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES

THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED DISCIPLES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES THE MESSAGE THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:14, Isaiah 8:17-18, Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Breaking The Fear Barrier Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 28, 2013

Fear, it's a little word but it has a big grip on so many people. In this 3 part series we're going to break the power of fear over our lives.

The Origin Of Fear Last week we saw that fear put pressure on us to cave in and retreat. We saw how that before the sound barrier was broken by Chuck Yeager, at least two other pilots had attempted and ended up giving their lives. Why? Because during that time, right before you hit the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Of Good Courage Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 7, 2011

Where do we get our strength? How can God work in our lives? Through Jesus Christ

Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: “Someone had already done that.” Or what about the story of the little boy having trouble sleeping during a storm. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church