Sermons on reverence and fear:

Forgetting The Fear

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Where does real fear come from? And, when it comes, how can we get it to go?

I. When God Says To “Fear Not,” It’s Not a Suggestion A. Isaiah 41:10 ~ “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am with your God. I will strengthen you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” 1. “I’m afraid so.” 2. “I’m afraid not.” 3. “I’m afraid; I’m afraid; I’m ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Fear And Integrity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 25, 2010

Done as three monologues: fear compromises integrity, and a compromised integrity breeds more fear.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 13, 1986 Human beings are creatures plagued with fears and insecurities. That we have clearly established, that we talked about in certain ways last week. Of course we are a great deal more than that too. We are vastly more than a bundle of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Fear

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2010

This sermon gives the recipe for conquering fear. It also has a radically new interpretation of the command, "Stand Still." I used it for Halloween but it is applicable any time.

CONQUERING FEAR Exodus 13:13-14 Since today is HALLOWEEN, I decided to go with that theme. However, when I went on sermon sites... looking for ideas... all of the resources were ANTI-HALLOWEEN. They all talked about how it is a pagan holiday and is about worshiping evil spirits, or Satan. Well, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not...

Contributed by Gregory Martin on Nov 23, 2010

Isaiah 41:10. A time when I was living my own will, and lost my job.

Title: Fear Not... Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will hold you with my righteous right hand." Amen, Praise God! I love this scripture. What a wonderful promise form God himself. God is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

A short devotional message about getting control over fear.

Controlling Fear Sean Lester January 5, 2007 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Overcoming fear is a great and constant challenge, unless we have submitted in faith to Christ.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FEAR INTRODUCTION: I want to begin this morning by asking a question. Does anyone among us struggle with fear (if so, please raise your hand)? . . . Ah, I see that we even have some who are afraid of admitting that they get afraid! Let’s face it, we all have fears. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not!

Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 9, 2007

The thing that pointed me to God when I was in the sewer of life, was not a story, or an illustration, or an impassioned altar call, it was God’s word.

THE PRIMACY OF GOD’S WORD JOSHUA 1:1-9 Josh 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not Christmas

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007

1- Fear not the birth 2- Fear not the angel 3- Fear not the announcement

INTRO. - ILL.- Charles Sawyer, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce (under Harry Truman), told about the planeload of people flying across the Atlantic. A voice came on the intercom: “We are now flying at 35,000 feet. If you will notice, out the right window, the two engines on that side are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fear And Surrender"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 18, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7C Lectionary 12 The story about Legion, the swine and the cured man

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 C Lectionary 12 Luke 8:26-39 "Fear and Surrender" "Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Not And Be Not Dismayed

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This is a sermon on hope at the a time when people are anxious about death.

Fear Not and Be Not Dismayed "Then David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished." 1 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fearful Conversion

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 27, 2006

God chooses and uses whom he wants

1. FEAR (VS 26) • Paul, after his conversion, tried to align himself with the other disciples • The disciples were afraid, however, because of Paul’s past • Acts 9:1-2: “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Or Fear?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 5, 2007

God never intended His people to operate in marriage, home, work, church, life, etc, in fear.

Numbers 13:25-14:10a To Follow or Fear Woodlawn Baptist Church November 4, 2007 I live in fear. Do you? Though most of you’d never know it, I fear a lot of things. I am afraid of deep water. I am afraid of needles. I fear growing old in this body. Some of you are twice my age and get around better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Fear

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

How to overcome fear

Breaking Fear Theme: Breaking the fear of moving and restoring the joy. Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 NLT "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. 15 He ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Prisoners Of Fear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Many are held as prisoners because of fear!

Prisoners of Fear Psalm 27:1 Many are held as prisoners because of fear! Shohoiya Yokowai spent 28 years of his life in prison. It was not a prison of bars & locks & wardens, but a self-imposed prison of fear. He was a Japanese soldier on the island of Guam during WW2. And when the American ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Christian faith is meant to be intensely practical. It is meant to impact the way we live.

Fear and Trembling Some people think of Christianity as just a personal belief system. People are comfortable with this as long as our personal belief system doesn’t effect how we relate to other people. Our personal belief system ALWAYS affects what we do. This is especially true of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God