Sermons on Worries:

Fear Factor Versus Faith Factor

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 8, 2010

Fear in the United States is the biggest reason that one out of every four Americans are on some kind of tranquilizer because they want to deal with the symptoms of the fears instead of facing the things that are causing the fear.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN I don’t think anyone would argue that there is a fear factor in the day and age we are live in. Let me explain that statement. All around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Step By Step

Contributed by Jason D. Filler, Sr. on Jun 22, 2011

Introductory Truth - How it pays to take one step at a time with God! ~ Isobel Kuhn There’s a lovely verse in Genesis 24, spoken by Abraham’s servant Eliezer while on a mission to Mesopotamia to find a bride for Isaac. Arriving there, he met Rebekah

I. To be led, we must first cast out all fear. The only fear a Christian should entertain is the fear of sin. All other fears are from Satan sent to confuse and weaken us. How often the Lord reiterated to His disciples, ‘Be not afraid!’ ~ Isobel Kuhn Genesis 15:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

Battling Fear

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

Fear will draw in the enemy and will make what you speak with your mouth come to pass.

I Introduction A Fear is a magnet for demons. 1 Fear will draw in the enemy and will make what you speak with your mouth come to pass. a "For what I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me.” Job 3:25 (NASB) aa I believe Job feared two major things in his life; outliving his ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Time Is Fear Part 1

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

I wonder how many of us are fearful this season. How many of us are afraid of what the future holds, or afraid of how we can go on? I’d like to open up today with a quote by E. Stanley Jones, a famous missionary. He said, “I am inwardly fashioned for fait

CHRISTMAS TIME IS FEAR Part 1 TEXT: Luke 1:5-25 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Part 3

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series with part 3 on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph.

APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING Part 3 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Of God Part 4

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Now, we are wrapping up our series on fear. Three weeks ago we looked at Zechariah, a saintly old man who had lived his life with unanswered prayers. Two weeks ago, we looked at Mary. The angel told her not to be afraid of God changing her plans for her l

FEAR OF GOD Part 4 TEXT: Luke 2:8-20 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"My God Is Yahweh” Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Of all the Old Testament prophets, not one is mentioned more or is held in higher esteem in the New Testament than the prophet Elijah. His ministry is significant for a variety of different reasons and his experiences are valuable to us in a number of way

"My God is Yahweh” “Elijah” (Part 1) Scripture Text: 1 King 17:1-17 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word." 2 Then the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Showdown On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my God.” This prophet’s name very clearly defined his mission, to demonstrate or prove that “Yahweh is, in fact, not only his God but the only true and living God.”

Elijah Part II "Showdown on the Mountain" 1 Kings 18:1-39 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have No Fear, God Is Near

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In A Fearful Time Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 17, 2011

We use the word AWESOME to describe ice cream cones while at the same time we sing it over and over again in praise choruses with the attitude of cheer leaders in a pep rally.

Pastor Allan Kircher Peace in a fearful time. Acts 18:9-10 9 - One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:"Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. 10 - For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city." Martin Luther made this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

If we want to walk on water we need to get out of the boat.

Overcoming the Fear Factor Series: Get Out of the Boat ! Living a Life of Greater Faith Brad Bailey – July 24, 2011 Intro In the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie…the evil pirate “The Black Pearl” turns to another character and said: “Arhhh… there be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Fear

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

When we fear God we won't fear anyone else.

A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled rider panicked. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Amid Beauty, Dangers Abound.

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Mar 22, 2011

A word picture of the lessons for the 3rd Sunday in Lent.

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in lent – March 27, 2011. By Clarence Semonious, Pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran - AFLC Kernville, CA 93238 Amid Beauty, Dangers Abound. (Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is from the ESV.) Exodus 17:1–7. Romans 5:1–8. John 4:5–26. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jesus Is All That Matters"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for 9-11.

Psalm 27 “Jesus Is All That Matters” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We read this Psalm on a Sunday evening when most of us probably have that grim anniversary in our minds. It happened on a Tuesday morning in September ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist