Sermons on fearing god:

Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 19, 2005

#4 in Christmas series on fear. What were the shepherds afraid of? God’s presence.

Luke 2:8-20 – Fear of God I found a website called Funny Historical Accounts. It tells the unfortunate story of 24-year-old Danny Simpson of Ottawa, Ontario. In 1990 Mr. Simpson was given six years of imprisonment for robbing a bank of $6000. In the robbery, he used an old Colt .45 pistol. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 11, 2022

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” as the Book of Proverbs stresses repeatedly. May we seek to live as God-fearing people who humble our hearts in reverence of His glory and live in faithfulness to His will.

The year was 1845. A man named Carl Steinman was fascinated by volcanoes, and going against the advice of his guide, he ventured to the edge of a dormant volcano while visiting Mount Hecla in Iceland. Although it had last erupted over fifty years earlier, the guide noticed there had been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Don't Fear The Promise

Contributed by Keith Ferrell on Dec 17, 2011

When approached by the angel of the Lord, Mary did not fear the promise of God. Do we fear God's promises?

Don’t Fear the Promise Luke 1:26-38 “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

You are precious in his sight. He knows you and has named you as his. No matter what happens. No matter how hard your life is, God will watch over you and will take you in the end to be with him in his kingdom forever.

One of the things about looking at a prophecy like Isaiah is that it’s a bit like looking at a mountain range. From close in it can look like there’s just one row of mountains in the range, but then if you get up higher, or fly over it in a plane you see that in fact there are rows of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Understanding The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 19, 2021

If I am your father, where is my honour? And If I am your Lord, where is my fear?

Proverbs 1:7, KJV: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." UNDERSTANDING THE FEAR OF THE LORD If I am your father, where is my honour? And If I am your Lord, where is my fear? We bless God for giving us this scripture for today ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Fear What They Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2021

As people of faith, who are cared for by our Heavenly Father, we should not be controlled by fear. It's safer to trust in God than man. Here are 4 strategies for defeating worries.

DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR Isa. 8:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MORE FIGHT PER DOLLAR 1. A young man was attending Harvard University many years ago, and talked his Dad into coming to see the football game between Yale and Harvard. (rivals) 2. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-13, Proverbs 29:25, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have No Fear Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2014

The concept of whom to fear as set forth in Luke 12:4-7 teaches us that God cares deeply for Christian believers.

Scripture Jesus had completed his ministry in Galilee and was on his way to Jerusalem during the final few months of his life before his crucifixion. During this time Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. Commentator William Barclay says, “When we read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Fear

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

When we fear God we won't fear anyone else.

A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled rider panicked. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Fearing God And Keeping His Commandments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Fearing God brings the mercy of God, greater blessings, greater confidence, separates from evil, pleasure to God, sanctuary in times of trouble and so much more. (Ten points) h. It brings Christian fellowship (Mal. 3:16) i. It supersedes the fear of man

How to Fear God and Keep His Commands (Psa 112:1,2) "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Fear of God - A reverential trust in God with a hatred for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don’t We Fear God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 27, 2017

A look at good fear and bad fear as well as the reasons that we don't fear God anymore.

“FEAR NOT?”: Does the Bible contradict itself on whether we are to fear? - Matthew 10:28. - There are places in the Bible where believers are instructed to “fear not.” There are also places in the Bible where it’s clear that the people should have had fear. So which is it? Are we to fear or to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fear Of God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

The fear of God is the one fear that removes all others; reverence for God is our highest priority in worship and in all of life.

"The Fear of God" Chaplain (LTC) Robert Leroe, 69th ADA Bde, Giebelstadt Army Airfield, Germany Introduction: I was sitting around with a few other chaplains, and our conversation focused on war--ministry in a combat environment. One of our small group was a chaplain who had served in Viet Nam. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Congregational

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2011

Many love the Lord but do not have the fear of the Lord in their heart. They take God for granted and treat Him with contempt. We need to honour Him with reverence and respect.

The church was enjoying the presence of the Lord, since Pentecost. • Acts 4:32-35 says all the believers were one in heart and mind. They shared everything they had. Needs were met. The apostles continued to preach with great power. The church was doing well. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Those Who Fear Him There Is No Want

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2004

Promises, motivations, explanations, descriptions and blessings of fearing God.

For Those Who Fear Him There is No Want (Psa 34:9-11) Illustration: The word awesome is freely used these days to describe athletes, coaches, teachers, and even friends. I suppose it’s not wrong to use the expression this way. But if you ever stand at the rim of the Grand Canyon, or get a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of Almighty God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

In this sermon, I want to talk to you about something that is missing in almost every church.

WHAT IS THAT? I am talking about the FEAR OF GOD. We live in a world today that seems to have lost all fear of God. (1) THE SINNERS DO NOT FEAR GOD You will find among the young and the old, that sinners do not fear God. This is why: • The SCHOOLS of this nation are in the mess they are in • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Fear And Love God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 21, 2003

We see two completely different pictures of God at Mt. Sinai. How can we fit them into our hearts? Don’t bother reading this if you’re looking for cute stories and illustrations for your entertainment.

August 24, 2003 Exodus 19, 20, 24 How do you FEEL about that? As a Lutheran, a German, and a male that question and that focus has nearly driven me nuts throughout the past years. It just isn’t natural or easy for me or most males to be “sensitive” or “emotional”. But the fact of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran