Sermons on Scared:

Getting Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 15, 2023

While many Christians prefer to stay in their comfortable pews I think it is time to get out of the boat of self-reliance and complacency and with our eyes fixed on the pioneer and perfecter of our faith do whatever He asks for His honor and glory!

Getting out of the Boat Matthew 14:22-36 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Britannica Dictionary defines risk as doing something that has the potential to have harmful consequences. There are many things in life that many people consider to be too risky in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Opposite Of Karma - Repent

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2025

How do things work in this world? Good for good? Bad for bad? Nope. Repent.

3.23.25 Luke 13:1–5 (EHV) 1 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Age Of Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Legend has it that Satan once had an auction. He auctioned off all the weapons he possessed except one, it was the tool of discouragement.

He was asked why he refused to auction off the tool of discouragement. His answer we are told was simple. He said, “With this one tool I can accomplish everything I want to accomplish.” This is the most powerful weapon that Satan has, and he is a master at knowing how to use it skillfully! • ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-42

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Discipleship Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024

7 things on discipleship (Outline adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-discipleship/)

HoHum: A young couple got involved in a church where there was a lot of shouting and clapping and excitement for Jesus. They were trying to convince Grandma that she should attend. The young man said to Grandma, “The Holy Spirit was really there!” Grandma kept rocking and didn’t say a word. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10, Revelation 14:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made For More

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:31, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living For What Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon proclaims that when life shakes and everything else crumbles, we can stand firm with confidence, gratitude, and awe because through Jesus we belong to God’s unshakable Kingdom of grace.

We’ve all had moments in life when everything feels like it’s falling apart...relationships, finances, health, or even our faith. It feels like the ground beneath us is shaking, and we wonder, “Where is God in all this?” The answer is: God is right here. And His Kingdom cannot be shaken. Hebrews 12 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

"How They Got To Church”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

Today is Easter Sunday. It is the Day of Resurrection. Today it is estimated that over 140 million Americans will attend church for Easter.

“How They Got To Church” “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The People Around Us

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

We are most like Jesus when we “Love the People around Us.”

Love the People around Us “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boy Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002

Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors Aweigh Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 5, 2001

Today, we find ourselves having "crossed over" so to speak into a new year.

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Anchors Aweigh Today we’re going to begin a 4 part series of messages that I’ve titled "Navigating the New Year." I’m going to ask you to join me in the book of Joshua, chapter 4. Before we read our text, let me bring you up to date as to the history of Joshua and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15, Joshua 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a sermon done for a young father who was a believer who was murdered by a friend.

Derrick Henderson came into this world and served in a number of roles and relationships. He was, a son,, a brother, a friend, a husband, ,a father an uncle, a community activist and faithful employee. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Mark #13

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is a very interesting passage of scripture. I have asked the Lord to help me make it as clear as possible.

Illus: I do not want to be like the woman who had a cat that she truly loved, named “Pumpkin”. She cherished this cat more than anything in her life. She had to go on a business trip and she had to leave Pumpkin home for her husband to take care of while she was gone. She left Pumpkin reluctantly; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"...as My Father Hath Sent Me...so Send I You”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

Through the centuries, men of God have been digging sermons out of this Bible the same way a gold miner digs gold out of the earth.

And, just as there is plenty more gold yet to be dug out of the earth, so there are plenty more sermons that have not yet been discovered in the pages of this sacred Book. The Lord is so great that ministers have not come close to exhausting the materials in this Bible that describe His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Courageous? How Can I As A Natural Born Coward?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2022

A confirmation sermon based on Joshua 1:9. Where does courage and strength come from?

4.30.22 Joshua 1:9 - Confirmation Sermon Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” These words were spoken to Joshua after Moses had died. Be strong and courageous. He repeated ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 12, 2024

Love is a verb. Love is an active word, and where there is love there will always be a response to the needs of other people.

Alba 8-11-2024 LOVE IS A VERB I John 3:11-18 We are subjected to so much rhetoric these days, especially with the elections coming. But much of it is just empty words. There are politicians who just ramble on and on without seemingly saying a thing. Unfortunately that problem can happen within ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ