Sermons on Whom Shall I Fear:

Turning Fear Into Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 21, 2024

If we think about it, if we go through a fearful time in our life, when all turns out okay and are settled, we tend to be joyful.

For the past 3 weeks, we have been talking about having a reverent fear of God, about feeling secure from fear in the arms of God, and replacing our fear with courage. Today, we are going to talk about bringing it all together and turning our fears into joy. If we think about it, if we go through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Rising Above The Fear

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 18, 2007

Jesus has the power to help us rise above our fears and doubts

Easter 2C April 15, 2007 John 20:19-31 “Rising Above the Fear” There was a beer party out in the woods and, all of a sudden there was a downpour of rain and thunder. Two young men ran for about 10 minutes in the pouring rain, and finally reached their car just as the rain let up. They jumped in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 8, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 19

August 7, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 12:32-40 From Fear to Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

We all have different phobias in our lives, but there some phobias concerning God that we do not need to have!

Romans 8:31-39 Getting on the Same Pages as God about Freedom from fear Introduction A. Phobia – an abnormal fear B. Let me give you a list of some phobia’s C. We have created another Phobia Godnotlovingusphobia D. The fear of God not loving us. E. Today we are going to get rid of those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Sep 10, 2021

Every person should have faith in the Lord because three truths

Me: I hate to be afraid. I grew up in a home where we would hide out and scare one another all the time. I have developed a reflex to strike out at that which scares me. I’ve almost hit several people I love because they scared me. I love being a Christian. I don’t have to fear anything anymore. I ...read more

Denomination: *other

Faith, Fear, And Failure

Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007

There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Whatever Happened To Fear

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005

Reaching the lost is no easy task and tactics have changed even though the Truth remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

What Ever Happened to Fear? Introduction A. What is fear? 1. Encarta: an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the presence or a perception of impending danger. 2. Fear is an emotion. 3. What scares you? Animals, people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear - Just A Shadow

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 11, 2019

F false E evidence A appearing R real

If you are going through a hard time, you can't see a way out and are in fear of what tomorrow may bring, read Psalm 23 but focus on verse four for now. Verse four says, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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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

Fear Not - Focused On Today Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to let go of future anxieties and focus on the present day, trusting in God's provision as taught by Christ in Matthew 6:11, 6:34.

Welcome back! Today is our 3rd week in our Fear Not series. So far we’ve talked about the difference between healthy and unhealthy fear. We know that God does not give us a spirit of fear but rather a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. We also learned that fear has a proper place. Can ...read more

Topics: Living Presently, Daily Trust, Overcoming Anxiety

Sermon Series: Fear Not

Fear Is The Opposite Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2017

Fear is the opposite of faith. Are you gripped by fear or do you have a confident faith in God? We are not to be controlled by fear. We are meant to live by faith not by fear. We are meant to have faith in God.

We continue in our series on Discovering your Destiny and today we are going to be thinking about how we can conquer our fears. ----- Dictionary.com defines fear in these ways: NOUN: A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, 2 Timothy 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esmirna, The Fearful Church

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The Church of Esmirna lived in a time of tremendous pursuit and suffering. God gave them a message of fortitude that helps us today to keep on covering the career in spite of the present difficulties.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction • The City of Esmirna was a commercial port, which principal product was the myrrh. It was a beautiful city, which streets had been planned well. One of these streets had been covered of gold, and was connecting the temple of Zeus and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Strong, Do Not Fear

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2002

Pentecost 16(B) - SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 - Isaiah reminds believers to BE STRONG, DO NOT FEAR because Christians have a divine deliverer, One who refreshes and renews.

BE STRONG, DO NOT FEAR ISAIAH 35:4-7a September 8, 2002 Isaiah 35:4-7a 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you." 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

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