Sermons on God Fearing:

Facing Our Giants; David: A Man Anointed By God

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

When David stepped foot on the Battlefield, what set him apart from every other man that day? What changed his perception? Why did he charge into battle while everyone else was. filled with fear.

Have you ever been in front of a camera when the flash went off and you were blinded for a moment? This is the way some problems hit us. We are blinded by the problems that seem overwhelming to such a degree that we don’t know what to do. We can’t see anything. We can’t see past the problem or the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Unstuck: How God Redeems Our Choices

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 26, 2025

God’s purposes are not fragile. Human choices are real, and God redeems them—freeing us from fear, paralysis, and transactional faith so we can move forward in trust.

--- Stuck Between Floors Have you ever been stuck in an elevator? Not falling. Not crashing. Just… stuck. The doors won’t open. The buttons don’t respond. Time stretches. And the fear doesn’t come because something is happening — it comes because nothing is happening. You’re trapped between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Genesis 37:5-8, Genesis 39:9, Judges 6:36-40, John 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Fear To Faith By The Banks Of The Sea - Exodus 14:10-16

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 9, 2025

The Israelites, trapped by their past and present, found hope through trusting God’s power.
 And this is where find our future that God has planned for us.Trusting Him brings hope.


Introduction A few years ago, a woman received devastating news from her doctor. When she asked, “What can we do about it?” he replied, “All we can do now is pray.” Her response was telling: “Has it come down to that?” For her, prayer seemed like a last resort, not a source of hope. I’ve had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know That He Is God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 3, 2019

Fear can destroy us. It makes us weak and undermines our faith. One of the most repeated commands in Scripture is "Do Not Fear." But how do I do that?

OPEN: Years ago, a mother of 8 children from Darlington, Maryland came home from shopping to find that the house was quieter than usual. As we all know, when children are quiet, that can be a BAD sign. Well, she looked into the middle of the living room and saw 5 of her children sitting around in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worry? That’s For The Birds!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2019

Birds and flowers are two of the small creations Jesus cites as examples of God's care and provision. His idea is, "If God cares about them, how much more does He care about you?" So why are we worrying?

WORRY? THAT’S FOR THE BIRDS! Matt. 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, "What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 24, 2002

Think you are not the one capable of getting the job done? Do you think they’re others better qualified? Better read this sermon....

AN UNLIKELY HERO Judges 6:1-12 1. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Show Us!

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002

We all ought to develope the attitude that seeks to know God more. But Jesus also wants us to go and show others.

Easter 5 A John 14:1-12 Show Us! 04/28/02 I’ll never forget the first day of drivers training. The process in Illinois wasn’t at all like it is here in Iowa. First we had to wait till we were 16 – Juniors in high school, not in Jr. High. Imagine, two years of high school where we could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Embrace The Triangle Of Mediocrity Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

The third in the series. About not taking risks or chances. Not having faith/trusting in God. Being crippled by fear. Something like that.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (3) Embrace the Triangle of Mediocrity Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 16 January 2000 Summer is one of my favourite TV watching times of the year. With all the tennis and cricket it is very easy to be wholeheartedly mediocre. But there was a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 3 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 3 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.17.21 Message… Revelation 2:8-11 8 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Smyrna. This is the message from the one who is the First and the Last, who was dead but is now alive: 9 “I know about your suffering and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Our Defender Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

With God as our defender, we have nothing to fear. Trust God and He will take care of you.

God Our Defender Text: Acts 23:23-35 Introduction 1. “God’s protection is a covering that NO weapon can break through.” (David Webb). 2. “This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:23-35

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2021

Does sin still matter? A USA Today article asked, “Is Sin Dead?” The Pope said the world is losing the notion of sin. We look at the nature of sin, the problems it brings, and the only real solution to it.

THE SUMMER OF SIN, PART 1 “WHAT IS SIN?” Jer. 2:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ANSWER IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK 1. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. Inside was normal except ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Fortune Told

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008

His sin would cost him everything: power, riches, career, legacy Saul was rejected by God as king of Israel and God would appoint another king from another family That’s why Saul’s family didn’t continue on the throne but David became king Now, Saul ge

YOUR FORTUNE TOLD 04/18/08 1 PETER 1: 18--20 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DESIRE TO “LOOK INTO THE FUTURE?”**** (FORTUNE TELLERS, HOROSCOPE) I’M NOT SURE WE COULD REALLY BE COMFORTABLE, KNOWING WHAT LIES AHEAD OF US IF WE KNEW IT IN ADVANCE.***** WEIGHT AND FATE 25 CENTS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Comes Near

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2012

God comes near! 1. To reveal the divine dimension to us (vs. 26-28). 2. With answers for our anxieties (vs. 29-30). 3. To teach us the truth about Jesus (vs. 31-37). 4. Seeking servants with faith to follow the Lord (vs. 38).

God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 9, 2012 *Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Negative Ninnies And Nincompoops

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

A contemporary message on dealing with negative people and those that keep you from being the Pastor, teacher, Christian God is calling you to be.

Negative Ninnies and Nincompoops Deut 1:8 8 See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers — to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — and to their descendants after them." 19 Then, as the LORD our God commanded us, we set out from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:8-35

I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the Church to grow but do I want people my friends don’t want?

I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Galatians 2:11-14 Norman Cates tells the story of a guy who prayed every morning: "Lord, if you want me to tell someone about you today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ