Sermons on refusal to fear:

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

If God can deliver the Psalmist from his fears, then He can do it for us today, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. We’re 4 weeks into the new year, & it is natural for us, as we try to peer into the future, to wonder if we should be excited about its potential, or should we be quaking in fear because of its uncertainties? ILL. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 34:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering The Giant Of Fear Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 10, 2012

Fear stops us dead in our tracks! Fear prevents us from receiving all God has for us and walking the path He has prepared for us. Get this message from Gideon and overcome your fears!

Conquering the Giants Message one of four FEAR / EASTER April 08, 2012 Michael Wiley Easter --- Introduction: It's dark out, and you're home alone. You’re wrapped up in a warm blanket reading your favorite book. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door suddenly moves. Your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Fear-Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 14, 2012

“What is the gospel?” Well, Paul defined it for us. “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the

6-23-03 Title: The Face of Fear: Joseph Scripture Reading: “After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Fear's Poison, Face It Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016

Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Is A Faith Killer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2019

We have been in a series about FEAR. Good fear? Bad fear? Fear plays games with your emotions. Fear will always kill your faith. We must identify fear. Adam and Eve were afraid? Why? Why do we allow fear to steal our joy and peace?

FEAR IS A FAITH KILLER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Psalm 111:10, 1 John 4:18, Genesis 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021

God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Fears

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 30, 2011

From the story of David and Goliath we learn that overcoming fear means that you must FACE your enemy, FOCUS on God, FOLLOW your calling and FAITHFULLY point to Christ.

FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank, a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University was flying across the US a few years ago. This was before all of the modern security measures were installed at the nation's airports. He sat beside a man on a coast-to-coast flight who said, "You know, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith Overcomes Fear

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 27, 2014

Faith overcomes Fear. Fear is of the devil. Faith comes from the Lord and the Word of God. All things are possible to those who will believe.

Faith Overcomes Fear Main Thought: Fear subtracts from life, but Faith expands who we are and what we can do. Mark 9:23-24 23 “‘If you can’?”said Jesus.“Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

The term "fear of the Lord" is not a popular one today.

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Text: 1 Peter 1:17-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and unhappy. He sent for his brother, a good-natured but rather indifferent prince. The king said to him, "I am a great sinner; I fear to meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Fear With Faith

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Nov 1, 2008

Fear subtracts from life, but Faith expands who we are and what we can do. 1. Respond rather than React 2. Eliminate Sin 3. Don’t run from fear, stand Firm in God

Replacing Fear with Faith Grant van Boeschoten November 2, 2008 Main Thought: Fear subtracts from life, but Faith expands who we are and what we can do. Romans 15:13 (NIV) 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Love Vs. Fear Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In part 1 of this series about Love Without Limits, Dave looks at the connection between love and fear, showing how that connection operates in individuals and in the church as an organization.

Love vs. Fear Love Without Limits, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2010 1 John 4:18 (TM) 18 There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 1, 2008

Fear cripples and paralyzes. Sometimes it is the fear of being rejected by someone else, or it could be the fear of not having some material thing. It can also be the fear of pain or even death. But fear of the future or the fear of man is a sin. So, how

Freedom from Fear Revelation 2:8-11 Purpose: To encourage persecuted believers. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a gift. INTRODUCTION: Fear cripples and paralyzes. Fear blocks us from doing what we know to be right. Sometimes it is the fear of being rejected by someone else, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Longer A Slave To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2019

Paul says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Yet many of God’s people are beset by fears. This sermon helps God's people discover how to be freed from fear.

No Longer a Slave to FEAR Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROP: A rod and reel for object lesson under point II. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Untying The Knot Of Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 21, 2013

The 2nd sermon in the Series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up", this sermon deals with fear, examining legitimate fear (fear of God, fear of snakes, etc.) and and a "spirit of fear" and how to conquer a spirit of fear.

Untying the Knot of FEAR Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh April 21, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

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