Sermons on Servile Fear:

Death: Reviled, Revealed, Revered, Reveled”

Contributed by Kenric A. Prescott on Apr 27, 2014

Death is not to be feared because in Christ, he gives us ways to Revile, Reveal, Revere, and Revel over Death.

“Death: Reviled, Revealed, Revered, Reveled” Job 10:1, 18-22 (NKJV) Job 10:1, 18-22 1 “My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 18 ‘Why then have You brought me out of the womb? Oh, that I had perished ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking The Foundations (Easter Sunrise Service 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2022

For most, death meant the end! Jesus had come to destroy sin, its wages of death and the fear of death!

SHAKING THE FOUNDATIONS Text: Matthew 27:51- 54 Matthew 27:51-54  At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split.  (52)  The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore Proverbs 9:10, emphasizing that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and understanding comes from knowing God.

Good morning, family! I hope this day finds you all in good spirits and ready to delve into the Word of God. Today, we're going to get deep into the wisdom of Proverbs 9:10, a special verse that talks about the source, the benefits, and the path to true wisdom. This verse reads, "The fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Topics: Wisdom

The Empty Tomb: A Symbol Of Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the victory of Christ's resurrection, the hope it brings, and its power to free believers from the fear of death.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We're here to celebrate the greatest victory ever won, the most profound transformation ever experienced, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55

Topics: Raised To Life, Die No More

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Boldly Speak Of The Wonders Of Heaven And The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us distinguish between a healthy fear of hell and an irrational fear of men who have limited powers. Jesus said, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both

1. The Holy Spirit emboldens us to teach about the wonders of heaven as our future home with the Lord. Paul wrote, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit." (I Cor. 2:9,10) Application: Ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

U Can Get Back Up Series

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 24, 2010

Invited for a blessing, urgently in demand for life; there is so much power you can have just call Jesus. I know fear is not of God but the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. If we're going to get up from the fall let's come up together by calli

Amos 5:3: For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel. Whatever you’re going through GOD is not going to put no more on you then you can bear. Jesus wants Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Trust In God’s Strength - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. It can cripple us, stop us in our tracks, and cause us to doubt ourselves and even doubt God. In Isaiah 41:10, God gives us a powerful promise that speaks directly to our fear and uncertainty.

Go! And Trust in God’s Strength - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction: Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. It can cripple us, stop us in our tracks, and cause us to doubt ourselves and even doubt God. But in Isaiah 41:10, God gives us a powerful promise that speaks directly to our fear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, Exodus 3:14, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worst Job Description Ever

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2019

God's appointment is seldom to do easy tasks. God appoints us to do hard things, and He equips us to fulfil what He has appointed us to do.

“Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holding On To Heaven When Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

A MAN WHO LOVED AND FEARED GOD – A PRAYING MAN AND EVEN THOUGH HE LOVED AND FEARED GOD AND WAS A PRAYING MAN ---TROUBLED STILL SHOWED UP AT HIS FRONT PORCH –BUT IN SPITE OF ALL HE WENT THROUGH HE STILL HAD A PRAISE FOR GOD INSIDE OF HIM

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE HAVE BEEN SUMMON TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF BROTHER/SISTER ________ I WOULD ASK THAT WE WOULD CONTINUE TO KEEP THIS FAMILY LIFTED UP IN PRAYER TODAY AS WELL THE DAYS TO COME----BECAUSE THERE IS POWER IN PRAYER (EXPOUND ON DECEASED) AND HE/SHE HAS ANSWERED THE 5TH ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

"embrace The Cross & Run Toward The Roar."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 4, 2024

This message strongly emphasizes how the enemy often uses fear and division to deceive and discourage the body of Christ. When we confidently embrace our challenges by overcoming fear with faith, we move forward with courage, trusting in God's unwavering strength and his everlasting word.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (I Peter 5:8) “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (James 4:7) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7, Job 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Hebrews 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In The Storms - Lessons From Matthew 14 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 8, 2025

Faith in the Storm. Jesus is sovereign over every need, fear, and circumstance. He alone satisfies, sustains, and saves. Jesus reveals His power and presence in the midst of life’s storms, calling us to walk by faith, not fear. Trust in God for His Grace, Provision, Compassion, and Healing.

2025.06.08. Sermon Notes. FAITH IN THE STORMS - Lessons from Matthew 14 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: MATTHEW 14:1-36, JOHN 16:33 BIG IDEA: Faith in the Storm. Jesus is sovereign over every need, fear, and circumstance. He alone satisfies, sustains, and saves. Jesus reveals His power and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Have No Other Gods

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2005

LENT 3(B) - Believers shall have no other gods as they fear, love, and trust in GOD above all things.

YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS (Outline) EXODUS 20:1-6 - February 27, 2005 - LENT 3 INTRO: Whom do you love? Or maybe better in today’s society is the question: What do you love? The world around us very often has us placing an extreme value on the things of this life rather than peo-ple. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Reasonable Rebellion

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Do we let fear and our own "realities" get in the way of God’s desire for our obedience and faith?

A Reasonable Rebellion Deuteronomy 1:19-2:14, Numbers 13 & 14 1. God said, “Go!” His People said, “No.” Deuteronomy 1:19-28 2. His People have their Reasons—a Human View of Reality. Numbers 13:26-14:4 • The Real Realities: the facts; it is the truth (v28). • The Apparent Realities: believed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For You! Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

When we truly reallize that God is on our side, the fears that could sometimes fill our life melt away.

As most of you know I have 2 children; Hannah is in the sixth grade now. Trent is almost 6 years old. As they grow older, I catch myself doing something that my dad used to do. I gush. Have you ever just looked at someone you love and felt the emotion swell up inside you? You wanted in some way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ