Sermons on Silly Fear:

Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004

How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

“Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Fear Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

For the past 2 weeks, we have been discussing the topic, ¡§How To Stand When You Do Not Understand¡¨ ¡V In Week 1, we spoke about the fact that we can stand even in the Midst of Failure as we looked at the life of Jacob who had lived as a cheater and failure most of his life until that one night ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David--The Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

Glimpses in the life of David to see how he handled brushes with death.

Fear Factor: “David—Fear of Death” (1 Samuel) M. Cameron McDonald February 29, 2004 Intro: ILL: SAM KINISON WAS A FAMOUS COMEDIAN IN THE LATE 198O’S INTO THE EARLY 90’S. HE GAINED HIS STATUS AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMEDIANS FOR BEING AS CRUDE AND SHOCKING AS WAS CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AT THE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses--The Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

This is a sermon dealing with people’s fear of failing and how Moses overcame this common phobia.

Fear Factor: “Moses—The Fear of Failure” (Exodus 3-4) M. Cameron McDonald February 22, 2004 Intro. ILL: I STAND BEFORE YOU THIS MORNING AN ABSOLUTE FAILURE. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS I HAVE BEEN MENTALLY COMPILING A LIST OF THINGS THAT I FAIL AT REGULARLY. ALLOW ME TO OPEN UP WITH YOU AND SHARE A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004

Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surprising Results Of Fear And Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

We have gotten used to fear as a part of our daily lives. But it is a monster, ready and willing to destroy our effectiveness as believers, and steal our joy. Let’s see what Paul has to say about it in the context of this familiar passage about prayer.

How many of you have memorized that passage, at some point maybe even have quoted it? Good. You know what they say about familiarity though, don’t you? Familiarity can breed a lot of contempt and this particular passage is a familiar one. You’ve heard it many times. And sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fear Of Death, Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Oct 28, 2003

The fear of death is a burden many carry. Where do we turn? To Christ, and his promise of the Resurrection.

Resurrection-Daniel 12:1-3 3rd Last Sunday, 11-9-03 We all have things we don’t like very much. We all have “pet peeves”. I suspect many of us might share some common disdains; heavy traffic caused by rubber-neckers, the nerve jarring sound chalk sometimes makes, a pebble in our shoe. These are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"Planning For A Future Without Fear"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 26, 2003

It’s an important question. Without a plan, the noblest words are virtually meaningless. You can dream all you want but if you don’t have any direction for making dreams come true you are just dreaming the impossible dream.

"Planning for a Future without Fear" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 23, 2002 During any political campaign candidates make all kinds of noble sounding promises. We hear about lower taxes, more spend-able income, more affordable health care, a stronger defense, a renewal of character. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornelius: The God-Fearing Gentile

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 5, 2003

This is an examination of the qualities of the first Gentile to be converted to the Christian Faith. As we see, he is an individual who provides inspiration and an example for all.

One of my favorite conversion stories in the Book of Acts is that of Cornelius, the Roman Centurion. In fact, one of the first sermons I ever delivered came from this passage. In that lesson and even my later studies of the passage, I must admit, I focused more on Peter than on Cornelius. You ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rolling Stones: Leverage Or Fear?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2003

The risen Christ rolls away the stones that hold us back: secrets we carry, fears and suspicions. He provides "leverage" to move these things out of the way.

What giant stone stands in your way? What stops you from becoming what you want to become? You have dreams, hopes, goals. But something stops you. Not enough money? Not enough time? Maybe. But I would guess that some very large spiritual thing stands in your way. If you sift through all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6, John 19:38

Denomination: Baptist

Fear And Faith (Part One)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 11, 2003

Fear in the heart of a believer will stop all faith from working in our behalf.

Fear and Faith Matt 14:27…But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It’s all right," he said. "I am here! Don’t be afraid." NLT Opening: Repelling At the age of 16 years, I was a member of Royal ranger Outpost # 4 Highland Assembly of God, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was a top notch Ranger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear And Faith (Part Two)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Fear stops faith from working. When fear grips your heart, faith faints.

Fear and Faith Matt 14:27…But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It’s all right," he said. "I am here! Don’t be afraid." NLT Review: Last week we dealt with the story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. The challenge was for all of us to take a step of faith. 1. Faith Recognizes God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear No One Bearing Gifts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2003

Solomon built the Temple using foreign gifts and foreign artists. Each of us brings to today’s church the limitations of his own culture, and must learn to ask for and trust the gifts others can give. Working together we learn to savor God’s greatness.

The Latin poet Virgil, in his epic poem, The Aeneid, has one of the Trojan warriors murmur, when a giant wooden horse was offered as a gift by the Greek armies outside the city walls, “I fear the Greeks even when bearing gifts.” “I fear the Greeks even when bearing gifts.” That is a statement of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist