Sermons on Overcoming Fears:

The Faithfulness And Fearfulness Of God

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

Apart from faith in Jesus, meeting God is a fearful prospect.

Introduction Wilbur Rees described a common view of religion today: “I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I do not want enough of Him to make me love a black man or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Our Fear Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 5, 2012

This is the 2nd time in our study of Mark that we find the disciples in the middle of a storm. In reality, there were two storms brewing that night – one on the sea & the other in the disciple’s hearts! This caused the disciples to be “terrified” (vs. 50)

The Gospel of Mark #17 – “Facing Our Fear” Mark 6:45-56 Intro – 1. What was your greatest fear as a child? Many of the things we feared had no basis in reality. However, some of the things we did not fear – we should have!! 2. ILL – Mrs. Monroe lives in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fear Factor 2020

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

With the pandemic of Covid-19 outbreak it is easy to live in fear. I believe the word speaks to us how we should be living during this challenging time.

Fear Factor Joshua 1:1-1:10, 3:1-3:10 Prayer- Introduction- This morning if you would turn to Joshua chapter 1 I want to look at life of Joshua; Joshua son of Nun- N.U.N. not none n.o.n.e.- that sounds funny- Joshua son of none. Joshua was thrust into a position of leadership and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-10, Joshua 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear Or Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 19, 2025

As Jesus crosses Galilee, facing a storm and interacting with a demon-possessed man, some people respond to Jesus in fear and others in faith.

From 2001-2006, the reality-TV game show Fear Factor brought contestants and viewers alike face to face with fears that they did not know they had. From death-defying stunts, to eating gross concoctions and so much more, contestants faced their fears in order to win challenges in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 28:20, John 14:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, John 14:16-17, John 10:10, Luke 8:22-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023

Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, James 2:23, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-22, Genesis 18:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Fear Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 19, 2014

Fear will steal your joy and keep you from doing all that God wants you to do. So, what are we supposed to do with our fear? Let it Go!

Fear will be your enemy. And that statement seems to set the tone very early in the movie. If there seems to be one overriding emotion in the movie “Frozen” it is fear. The King and Queen are fearful for their daughters and so the girls are separated and grow up alone. Elsa is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 22, 2003

In a time when people fear everything but God, this sermon is a call for us to learn to fear the Lord.

Living in Fear of the Lord. Pray In life we can fear many things. We can have a fear of the future, a fear of failure, a fear of losing our job, a fear of people, a fear of not looking good, or a fear of punishment. Many people, including Christians are trapped by these fears. There are now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-5, Luke 8:26-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Perspective On Fear Series

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Apr 6, 2003

What should we think of fear? Lets look to Jesus for the answer.

#MATTHEW 10 SERIES #3/ CHRIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON FEAR Introduction: Last week we spoke on the mixed messages that can bombard us, and I believe every one else can be receiving mixed messages. Mixed messages are a problem and in the life of the disciple it can be a scary world as Satan sends us mixed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Can't Lose

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Because of Jesus- we are destined to win!!

CHRISTIAN’S CAN’T LOSE ROMANS 8:31,37 Romans 8:31 (NKJV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:37 (NKJV) 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. **LISTEN TO THE PERSON WHO WROTE THESE VERSES: 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: *other

Prisoner Of The Winds?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Jephthah had a truly tragic beginning to his life. Hated, despised, driven out. Despite all odds he kept his walk with God, trained for future victory, and was raised by God to be Judge over all Israel. We aren't at the mercy of circumstances!

PRISONER OF THE WINDS? Judges 11:1-33; 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, Henry and Alan, 3 little boys, were visiting their grandparents. David went over to his grandfather and asked, "Can you make a sound like a frog? 2. His grandfather, being in a kind of ill mood replies, "No David, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(It Does`nt Matter What I Used To Be)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

MY BROTHERS SOME OF US WERE ONCE DRUG ADDICTS -ALCOHOLICS SOME OF US WERE PIMPS-PLAY BOYS BUT NOW WE ARE BORN AGAIN CHILDREN OF GOD AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN A SAINT ALL YOUR LIFE DON`T LOOK DOWN ON US WHO HAVE FALLEN SHORT

1 Tim. 1:12-17 (KJV) And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; [13] Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. [14] And the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomers Sermon Vi: See God's Plan For Positive Outcomes Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome like Joseph and Jesus, consistently trust God and see His plan for positive outcomes for all people of faith in God and faithfulness to His redemptive purpose.

In Joseph’s Story We See the Warp and Woof of God’s Plan for a Positive Outcome Genesis 45:8-9 . . . 45:25-28 . . . 47:5-10 . . . 47:27-28 . . . 50:15-24 . . . In a recently discovered document, I learned that shortly after my Scots ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8-9, Genesis 45:25-28, Genesis 47:5-10, Genesis 47:27-28, Genesis 50:15-24  (view more)  (view less)

Only Believe

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Fear is an impediment to faith. This message looks at the example of Jairus that allowed his faith to overcome his fears.

Only Believe Mark 5:36 Sunday, April 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mark 5:21-43 Talking points to the story • Mark has grouped together 4 miracles from 4:35-5:43 • He is giving us a glimpse of the reason behind the frenzy of people pressed around Jesus. It wasn’t a calm scene. No, the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fear The Lord And Be Delivered From All Your Fears Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD PRAISE HIM CONTINUALLY FOR HIS DELIVERANCE FROM DESPERATE SITUATIONS

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD PRAISE HIM CONTINUALLY FOR HIS DELIVERANCE FROM DESPERATE SITUATIONS I. (:1-3) PRAISE = OUR PRIMARY MISSION Do you ever wonder what God’s will is for your life? To Praise Him all the time! A. (:1) Bless the Lord for Rescuing You / Don’t Blame the Lord for your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible