Sermons on Unfounded Fear:

Fear Not, Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 23, 2003

Sermon for First Sunday in Advent, Year C, based on Lk 21:25-36

Sermon for I Advent Yr C, 30/11/2003 Based on Lk 21:25-36 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In the history of the Church, far too much time has been wasted on trying to know when Christ is coming again; and the unfolding of events leading up to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Destroys Faith

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 29, 2003

This sermon will show practicaly how fear destroy faith and how to get faith back.

Fear destroys faith Mark 4:35 Matt. 8:23–27; Luke 8:22–25 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Fearful Or Fearless

Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 9, 2003

An evaluation of fear and fearlessness.

Title: “Are You Fearful Or Fearless" Text: Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Introduction: In our text we find a double proverb. Each half is entirely true by itself; and put together, the whole is forcible and full of truth. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004

In Christ, we can have no fear!

INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolishness, Fearfulness, & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 2, 2003

It is foolish to disavow God, and people who do that deal with a certain level of fear. However, the people of God need to remain faithful.

August 3, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Foolishness, Fearfulness, Faithfulness Text: Psalm 14:1-7 (Psalm 53:1-6) Introduction 1. As we continue our study of the Psalms, we come to Psalm 14. A. Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 are very closely related...having many of the Psalm verses. B. So we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear And Love God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 21, 2003

We see two completely different pictures of God at Mt. Sinai. How can we fit them into our hearts? Don’t bother reading this if you’re looking for cute stories and illustrations for your entertainment.

August 24, 2003 Exodus 19, 20, 24 How do you FEEL about that? As a Lutheran, a German, and a male that question and that focus has nearly driven me nuts throughout the past years. It just isn’t natural or easy for me or most males to be “sensitive” or “emotional”. But the fact of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Phobos: The Word Of Fear

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003

A Study on the Greek Word for Fear

Phobos Franklin Delano Roosevelt said "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." That is what I am talking about here. Fear. Barclay in his New Testament Words says that phobos has three main meanings, the first being that of "panic" or "flight." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

Beyond The Fear Of Infection Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 15, 2003

The courage of solidarity leads us to stand above the fear of infection and touch the other in his suffering and to lift him out of exclusion, loss of relationship and death. Then we become witnesses to the power of God in the world.

The gospel passage Mark 1.40-45 shows how God relates himself to the human infirmities of body and mind. The story shows the possibility of human suffering under physical and mental infirmities. The story brings us clarity through the two opposing behaviours. God tries to bring healing into such a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Living Without Fear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003

We have a choice in our lives as believers. We can live a life based on fear or live a life of faith in God. The consequences of each are powerful.

May 25, 2003 "Living Without Fear" 1 Peter 3:8-17 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have added to the menagerie of pets at the MacKinney home. These pets, they don’t take a lot of care. They’re fish. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The people of Israel were near the end of a long journey. For almost 40 years they had been wandering about in the desert on their way to the promised land. There they would be in a land filled with milk and honey. Their own land in which they could settle down and rest from their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Fear To Joy

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In this Christmas Day message, we see how the angels appeared to the shepherds, who were afraid when they saw them and teh glory of God. The angels tell them to not be afraid but to joyful.

Introductory Considerations 1. "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." 2. It is with these words that the first newscast was made to the world about the greatest event ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cure For Fear In Witnessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1.

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1. Replace the Paralyzing Fear of Finite Man with the Liberating Fear of the Eternal God (:4-5) a. Draw Confidence from our Relationship to Christ b. Do not fear finite Man c. Liberating fear of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 23, 2001

Discover God’s building blocks for developing confidence in life.

In the September 21, 2001 San Francisco Chronicle, the headline read, "Freedom and Fear Are at War." The truth is fear is at war with many aspects of life, not just with freedom. Fear wars against our health. Fear wars against making good decisions. Fear wars against obedience to God. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: *other

Freedom From Fear

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message relating how God can deliver us from fear and overwhelming circumstances.

Freedom from Fear Psalm 34 Introduction This morning I want to take some time and look at some verses from Psalm 34. David wrote this Psalm when he was running away from King Saul, who was trying to kill him. You remember David, right? He was the one who killed Goliath with the stone and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Fear Of God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

The fear of God is the one fear that removes all others; reverence for God is our highest priority in worship and in all of life.

"The Fear of God" Chaplain (LTC) Robert Leroe, 69th ADA Bde, Giebelstadt Army Airfield, Germany Introduction: I was sitting around with a few other chaplains, and our conversation focused on war--ministry in a combat environment. One of our small group was a chaplain who had served in Viet Nam. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Congregational