Sermons on Reverence And Fear:

Funeral Service

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2023

This sermon was for a funeral of a woman whose spiritual condition was unknown and struggled with anxiety.

Title: Jane Harper Funeral Message Scripture: Mt. 6:25-34 Type: Funeral Where: GNBC 6-16-23 Intro: What's worse than being trapped behind prison bars? Trying to live while avoiding capture. Sergei was a Latvian prison convict with ten months left to serve on his seven-year burglary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About Worry Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 24, 2023

The voice of God assures us of his care. The voice of the demonic brings fear and uncertainty. One leads to worry, the other to peace.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are coming to the closing of the sixth chapter of Matthew, taking us two -thirds of the way through the Sermon on the Mount. And as we conclude this chapter we come to the subject of worry. Jesus tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Brethren

Worry Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Worry can be reduced if we are willing to pray, focus on God and live a life worthy of His name.

We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them, trading religion for relationships, traps of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Corinthians 7:5-7, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2024

An advent series looking at the angel's proclamation "Do not be afraid."

Do Not Be Afraid December 8, 2024 Matthew 1:18-25 During this advent season, we’ve been talking about fear. Last week I shared a couple of fears with you, today, I’ll share another one. I’m afraid of heights. One of the sports I did in high school was swimming. In the summer we would swim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 41:9-10, Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Troubled Times

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024

The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Well Beyond Common Hospitality

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2022

God, who is all good and has made everything good, never wills anything but good.

Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2022 Take a look at this judge in the Gospel. You talk about corrupt politicians? This guy doesn’t even fear God, and has no respect for any human being. I don’t ever want to have that kind of guy pushing justice in a lawsuit or criminal trial. He would have no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-6, Luke 18:1-8, 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

There Was Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Jun 24, 2023

When you find yourself facing life's storm

47 And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night[a] he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 49 but when they saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:47-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Twilight Zone

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2023

The Twilight Zone was an American television series based on an anthology of life that was televised between 1959 and 1964.

It was once remarked by “person or persons unknown”: “Never regret a day in your life: Good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.” Philippians 3:13-15 suggests: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10, Colossians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Isaiah 5:20-21

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

The End Is Near, So... - 1 Peter 4:4-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Peter teaches us how anticipation of judgment day can help calm your anxiety

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4-7

Mission Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Heart Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

This passage shows God's heart for people to know and put their faith in him.

Background to passage: The people of Israel have been wandering around the desert for 40 years, Moses has died, Joshua has been commissioned and encouraged. The people have been given a charge and accepted. Rahab hid and made a deal with the spies. The people have come to the encampment on the east ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Grasshopper Complex? Scarecrow?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2025

Watch the news? The news tries to breed fear/worry/self doubt in our hearts. God is in control. You are not a grasshopper.

THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX? THE BONDAGE OF A SCARECROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 66:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Smyrna: When Faithfulness Isn't Safe Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Faithfulness does not deny suffering; it refuses fear’s authority, trusting Jesus with loss, future, and life itself when allegiance becomes costly.

Smyrna is the second letter, and it immediately feels different from the first. Ephesus dealt with something quiet — love thinning over time. Smyrna deals with something loud — pressure that does not pretend to be gentle. This letter is not about erosion from within; it is about weight pressing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Is Eating You Alive? Worry, Anxiety

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2025

We have a common enemy... What I worry can come upon us. . Worry, fear and anxiety can destroy Christian faith. Watch out!

WHAT IS EATING YOU ALIVE? WORRY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes LET US LOOK AT FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY IN A BALANCED SENSE. HIDDEN TRAPS? HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE LESSON OF THE SICK, OLD LION Years ago I read the story of a very old and sickly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God