Sermon Topic: Fear

Why Be Afraid to Die?

Date: November 23rd, 1980  |  Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6  |  Topics: Death, Fear, Hezekiah, Pride

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying, I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middContinue Reading


Trials, Tribulations, and Thanksgiving

Date: November 22nd, 1981  |  Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10  |  Topics: Blessings, Fear, Sorrows, Thanksgiving, Trials

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pContinue Reading


I Am Afraid To Die, What Shall I Do?

Date: January 31st, 1982  |  Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-5  |  Topics: Atheism, Death, Fear, Hezekiah, Immortality

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, sayContinue Reading


I Am Depressed, What Shall I Do?

Date: May 9th, 1982  |  Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4  |  Topics: Despair, Elijah, Fear, depression

But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.


The Beginning of Wisdom

Date: May 23rd, 1982  |  Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7  |  Topics: Education, Fear, God, Knowledge, Wisdom

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. The fear of theContinue Reading


The Case for Christianity

Date: February 13th, 1983  |  Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12-15  |  Topics: Apologia, Assurance, Defense, Deliverance, Fear, Judgment

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness andContinue Reading


Jesus Speaks to Us About Fear

Date: November 24th, 1985  |  Scripture: Matthew 10: 26-31  |  Topics: Death, Faith, Fear, Grace, Security, Trust, worry

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the verContinue Reading


Jesus Speaks to Us About Fear

Date: November 24th, 1985  |  Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31  |  Topics: Death, Faith, Fear, Grace, Security, Trust, worry

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the verContinue Reading


The Fear of Death

Date: June 4th, 1986  |  Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-5  |  Topics: Death, Eternity, Fear, Heaven, Life

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, sayContinue Reading


The Living Presence

Date: April 3rd, 1988  |  Scripture: John 20:19  |  Topics: Fear, Grave, Person, Resurrection

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.