Sermons on Servile Fear:

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.-- Talents And Fear Based Decisions

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 21, 2023

You can teach an old dog new tricks

Sir Michael Costa, the celebrated conductor of the 19th century, was holding a rehearsal. As the mighty chorus rang out, accompanied by scores of instruments, the piccolo player--a little pint-sized flute--thinking perhaps that his contribution would not be missed amid so much music, stopped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

When Everything Falls Apart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025

Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Builds Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 20, 2025

This sermon explores how Noah’s faith, acting on God’s unseen warning with reverent obedience, led him to build an ark that saved his family, condemned the world, and secured his inheritance of righteousness.

Introduction Imagine God gives you a command that, to everyone around you, sounds completely insane. Imagine He tells you to build a massive, three-story wooden boat—not by the sea, but in your own backyard. There isn't a cloud in the sky. Your neighbors mock you. Day after day, for decades, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Slow

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

When God seems slow, fear builds idols. Trust Jesus, who breaks our false gods and restores us to the only Savior worth waiting for.

Introduction — The Silence That Feels Dangerous They waited. Moses went up the mountain to talk with God. Israel watched him go until he was only a speck on the slope…and then he disappeared into the cloud of glory. The first day, there was awe. The third day, curiosity. By day ten…whispers. By ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:6, Romans 12:2, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Unstuck: How God Redeems Our Choices

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 26, 2025

God’s purposes are not fragile. Human choices are real, and God redeems them—freeing us from fear, paralysis, and transactional faith so we can move forward in trust.

--- Stuck Between Floors Have you ever been stuck in an elevator? Not falling. Not crashing. Just… stuck. The doors won’t open. The buttons don’t respond. Time stretches. And the fear doesn’t come because something is happening — it comes because nothing is happening. You’re trapped between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Genesis 37:5-8, Genesis 39:9, Judges 6:36-40, John 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Take Courage! Don’t Be Afraid”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 6, 2024

As we join Jesus’ disciples on the Sea of Galilee, we are invited to take a look into our own hearts and see the greatest source of our fears. And then we are invited to dispel all our fears through faith in Christ. We’ll use Jesus’ words as the theme for our sermon.

The medical and scientific word for them is “phobia.” And there are hundreds, if not thousands, of them. From Arachnophobia—the fear of spiders to Zoophobia- the fear of animals there are nearly endless things that people fear. Perhaps you have a couple of phobias that affect you to greater or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation 2:8-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 6, 2025

Revelation 2:8-11

Revelation 2:8-11 To the Church in Smyrna 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. Here in verse eight we see again Jesus is establishing to the church in Smyrna that it is He “the first and the last” which is similar ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 3:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Mental Health In The Psalms: 28 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 22, 2024

Mental health and spiritual health are not mutually exclusive.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 28 PSALM 28:1-9 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1… POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 28 (EVERY PSALM)… youtube.com/ watch?v=Pcazsb9uGNs [3:08] INTRODUCTION 2… Tremper Longman III, How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic; Inter-Varsity Press, 1988, 76–85. [adapted] We are beginning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mental Health In The Psalms: 30 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2024

You and I need to seek the Lord in the middle of the night when dark thoughts and stress and tension are overwhelming because He is the only source of joy.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 30 PSALM 30:1-12 #mentalhealth [Gather kids up front first] INTRODUCTION 1… VeggieTales: God is Bigger than the Boogeyman… youtube.com/ watch?v=LK72_--ZsM4 CHILDREN’S SERMON INTRODUCTION 2 We are continuing today a series of three sermons (this is 2 of 3) where we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hopeless Ending—endless Hope - Mark 16:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 5, 2024

Mark's account of the resurrection ends this way: “Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” No appearances by Jesus? What kind of ending is that? It's a profound ending with an important lesson

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Sa-lome bought spices so that they might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 28:1-8, Luke 24:1-11

Should We Ask God Tough Questions, Or Not? (Isaiah 45:9-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 16, 2024

Some Christians think it's ok; others would never dare. Can questions make God angry, and put us in danger? Or does God welcome the questions?

I'd like to start today by reading the first five verses of our passage, using the NET translation. As I read, just try to think about one thing: Is it okay to challenge God, or to ask God questions about what He's doing? Isaiah 45:9-13 (NET): 9 One who argues with his Creator is in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-25, Job 42:7-8

What Are You Doing Here Elijah?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Why am I here? Why are you here? Why was Elijah there? What’s a person like you doing in a place like this?

What are you doing here Elijah? What are you doing here? It’s a question that many have asked? Why am I here. But actually, I’m asking what are you doing here? What’s a person like you doing in a place like this? 1 Kings 16:30-33 - (Evil King Ahab & Jezebel) 30 Ahab son of Omri did more evil ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling Us To Great Things!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

NYC mission trip report

God is calling us to great things! NY mission trip recap We arrived at Laguardia Airport We could see the Mets stadium on the way to our hotel. We stayed at the Best Western in Jamaica, NY - Queens South Asian Center in Jackson Heights, NY Queens to teach ESL They use the Bible to teach ESL. Met a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-33, Numbers 14:1-10, Joshua 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 3, 2024

Prayer is a great privilege that our Heavenly Father gives to us.

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Prayer engages God, enables God's people, and enlarges His kingdom. Jesus said, "without Me, you can do nothing." Once we have prayed we are ready to do anything, until we have prayed we can do nothing, but once we have prayed we can accomplish anything. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:13, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Mark 10:27, John 14:12-14, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Spirituality is where fear and faith collide. Escaping the trap of spirituality means admitting our limitations, recognizing the call and walking in obedience in spite of our fear.

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 and even trading religion for relationships. This week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Hebrews 11:32-40, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational