Sermons on Overcoming Fear And Problems:

The Problem With Racism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2025

During the days after the Civil War up thru the 1960s, there were many "Christians" in the U.S. who embraced bigotry and mistreated the black people around them. Why would supposed Christians do that, and how do we protect ourselves from that kind of evil?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last Monday (1/20/25). He once said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today, our sermon is going to be on racism, not because I think any of us are racist - but because, as Christians, we need to know what the Bible says about it. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problem Solving Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Problem Solving

Acts 6:1-7 Problem Solving Multiplication Led to Murmuring - 1, Murmuring to Ministry - 2-6 and Ministry Led to Multiplication - 7. 1. The Complaint - It's - Time - 1 And in those days, Test - when the number of the disciples was multiplied, Toil - there arose a murmuring of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Problem of Procrastination

Acts 24:10-27 The Problem of Procrastination Some will not be saved because of Rebellion - Luke 19:14 We will not have this man to reign over us. of Religion - John 3:7 Ye must be born again of Reluctance - They would be saved, but not today. 1. The Preaching that Convicted him - 25 And as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Problem Of Anger

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023

This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 21:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise And The Problem Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2023

Abraham was a great man of faith... but not always. Sometimes his struggles with believing God's promises undermined his life and his family. But what did God do when Abraham struggled?

A preacher who was new to town and had dropped off his suit at the dry-cleaners. Later that week, he came back to pick up his suit, and the woman behind the counter said. “That will be $10.50.” “Oh my,” said the preacher. “I only have $9. Would it be alright if I came back later with the rest?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Moses Problem

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 1, 2023

Have you ever felt "YOU ARE DONE". There is nothing you could do anymore? There is a total weakness in you…. You feel, you had inner peace before, but now it is lost…. Moses knew that feeling. I call this "The Moses Problem" Feeling inadequate is what Moses felt…..

Have you ever felt "YOU ARE DONE". There is nothing you could do anymore? There is a total weakness in you…. You feel, you had inner peace before, but now it is lost…. Moses knew that feeling. I call this "The Moses Problem" Feeling inadequate is what Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Injustice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the issue of perceived injustice in the world, reminding believers that even in the face of adversity and unfairness, God's justice prevails and His grace reaches us in our lowest moments.

Good morning, family! Today we're going to dive into one of those tough topics we all face from time to time. You know, those days when the world just doesn't seem fair? When it feels like the bad guys are winning and we’re left asking, ‘Why, Lord, why?’ We're gonna tackle this head-on, looking at ...read more

Topics: Believers, Unbelievers, Mad At God

The Problem In Paradise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

Explores the deception of desire, the consequences of disobedience, and the supremacy of God's will.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we find ourselves gathered here today, not by mere chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage with the living Word of God, to engage with the eternal truths that have been passed down to us through the generations. We are here to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Topics: Allure, Sin

The Problem Of Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of sin, emphasizing that all humans have chosen lesser gods over the true God, leading to our disconnection from Him, and underscoring our need for a savior.

Welcome! Today we are starting a 5-week series based on some of the core principles and teachings found in the book of Romans. If you’re not familiar with the book of Romans: “Romans is the most systematic and developed doctrinal book of the Apostle Paul...The probable date for the authorship of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Topics: Sin Problem, God's Glory, Christ's Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Romans

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome The Problems Of Disobedient Children?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Outrageous conduct is not done for reasons of ignorance of God’s standards of truth, but is caused by self will, rebellion and one’s own sinful desires. Only the Lord’s love is able to break through to some stubborn hearts and minds.

What Should I Do With My Disobedient Children? 1. Ask the Lord for help in resisting the declining moral tendencies in our society. Paul writes, "They disobey their parents, they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Share Jesus Without Fear Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 7, 2005

This message speaks to a fear that every believer deals with at one time or another..the fear of sharing our faith.The sermon also deals with some practical advice on how to overcome this fear.

Share Jesus Without Fear 2nd Timothy 1:5-9a For the last month we have been talking about the topic of fear… Both on Sundays and on Wednesday nights. We have talked about the fear of commitment, failure of, loneliness, this Wednesday, the fear of death. These are fairly common fears for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

"we Are Not Alone"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2022

A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

"We are Not Alone" Mark 4:35-41 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus and the disciples are hit with a storm. No doubt, when they got into the boat, after a long day of Jesus preaching to the crowds, the surface of the water was glassy and the sky was not dark. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Eleven Benefits Of Reverencing God So You Can Overcome All Other Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2012

Jesus knew that "The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life – a secure fortress, turning a man from the snares of death." (Prov. 14:26,27)

The Benefits of Fearing (Reverencing) God So You Can Overcome All Other Fears (Psalm 34) "Fear the Lord you His saints for to those who fear Him there is no want... They who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good thing." (Psalm 34) Jesus commanded us, "Fear not for I am with you." This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational