Sermons on Fearing God:

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

A Spiritual Workout Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2016

If you want to shine as lights in a dark world, work out your salvation with fear, light and joy. Out of respect for Christ, choose to praise Him rather than protest your situation.

In January 2010, Jeff Miller, 26, set the Guinness’ world record for the most hours of non-stop TV viewing in one sitting. He did it while participating in ESPN’s Ultimate Couch Potato competition at Chicago’s ESPN Zone. It was actually his third consecutive Ultimate Couch Potato ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Still And Know...

Contributed by Todd Foster on Oct 17, 2001

In the aftermath of global troubles and a recent rash of deaths within our local body, this message was designed to encourage believers and non-believing attendees alike to put their complete trust in God.

Be still and know… 10/17/01 Purpose: To convince a troubled audience that there is only one place in which we can find peace right now. Conclude with an invitation to God’s refuge and river. Text:Ps 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping God In Crisis

Contributed by Sanjaykumar Sanil on Feb 23, 2008

This is one of the practical way to deal with the crisis, specially when we are bogged down with anxiety, fear, frustration, confusion and worry.

In this one life that we got, we go through all kinds of situations. We have good times and bad times. When we are faced with crisis in life, what do we do and how do we respond to it? One of the way we can respond to the crisis is by ’Worshipping God’. Job is an perfect example for us. Job 1:20 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2011

As we look at the plagues of Egypt, we learn something of our need to stand in awe of God and to fear His judgment.

Introduction: A. Today we are going to spend time looking at the plagues that God brought upon Pharaoh and Egypt. 1. I hope we can come to appreciate the impact of these plagues and the awe of God they brought. B. Although there is nothing funny about the plagues themselves, you know I like to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God When Life Goes Amok?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2010

In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact that God is in his temple and the storyh is not yet complete.

Title: Where Is God When Life Goes Amok? Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4 Thesis: In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact the God is in his temple and the story is not yet complete. Introduction A cyclorama is a panoramic painting on the inside of a cylindrical platform, designed to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me Oh God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 15, 2016

This sermon is on being willing to pray a dangerous prayer such as search me oh God. It also deals with how we are tempted to keep quiet because of fear of rejection from the society around us.

Some of the material from this sermon comes from the series done by Craig Groeschel in his sermon series, Dangerous Prayers.: The video and audio version of this sermon can be found at newlifeatcalvary.org Dangerous Prayers—Search Me Psalm 139 10-24 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 Have you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Can God Do Through Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2011

A look at the calling God places on each of us as well as some of the excuses we use to try to avoid that calling.

GOD ONLY CALLS PREACHERS, RIGHT? We all have a calling from God. - Jeremiah 1:5. - NT references to call/jobs: Matthew 21:28; Mark 13:34; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; Philippians 4:3. - Does God call only preachers? - There can be a call for someone to be a preacher, but a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 7, 2015

When Abram's faith was challenged and he faltered, God was still there. God is faithful, even when we are not.

Even When Our Faith Falters, God Is There Genesis 12:10-13:4, NLT Intro: Helen Roseveare was a missionary in the Belgian Congo, now known as the republic of Congo in Africa. She spent many years there and she shared this story about her faltering faith and how God reminded her that He was still ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Iv. The Promises Of God (Vs. 8-10) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

Mirth in the Midst of Madness -- As we continue with our Series we come to the End of the Hymn portion of the Psalm. We have Covered David’s I. Praise to God II. His Prayer to God last week we covered III. The Protection from God. today we will cover….

Mirth in the Midst of Madness -- As we continue with our Series we come to the End of the Hymn portion of the Psalm. We have Covered David’s I. Praise to God II. His Prayer to God last week we covered III. The Protection from God. today we will cover…. IV. The Promises of God (vs. 8-10) Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Matthew 5:6, Ephesians 2:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 9:5, Mark 9:2, Psalm 36:7, Romans 10:11, Psalm 119:103, Psalm 63:5, Matthew 6:31-33, Psalm 34:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Comes To His People--In Wisdom Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2021

The Lord is a jealous God. He’s not jealous for His own sake, but for ours. He knows that we are made for Him, and cannot, as Augustine says, find rest until we rest in Him

God comes to His people Monday of Fifth week in year Solomon thought that he was a chip off the old block, the rock of Israel’s faith, King David. But there was something wrong with Solomon, something that even his reputation as a great solver of problems couldn’t fix. Jewish tradition tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-13, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Stand Firm In The Faith

Contributed by Joel Curry on Oct 14, 2001

More than anything in these troubled times, Christians are called to be on guard spiritually, stand firm in the faith, allow themselves to be strengthened by the word & Spirit of God, act with courage, and to do everything in love.

In chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians, we find a number of concluding instructions and greetings from Paul. These include instruction about regular and orderly collection of gifts for the poverty-stricken Christians in Jerusalem, notice of impending visits by Timothy and Apollos, encouragement for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pillars And Pitfalls Of Revival (Lesson 2 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

We often ask God for revival, he offers us a path that will lead there, and when we see the path we say “no thank you” and turn the other direction.

The harried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. "How are you, darling?" it said. "What kind of a day are you having?" "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? (Easter Sunrise 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

We seem to need the evidence of the stone being rolled away before we will believe. Is our fear creating distance between who we are and who God wants us to be?

WHO WILL ROLL AWAY THE STONE? Text: Mark 16:1- 20 Did you notice who saw Jesus first? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were wondering who would roll the stone away. That stone can be thought of as a metaphor---a barrier between belief and unbelief. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

No More Fears - 1 Peter 3:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

What should you do when you're abused and mistreated?

1 Peter 3:13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15