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Psalm 3 - Fear and Rest Fear can cause a physical reaction. For many, it is the inability to sleep. In Psalm 3, David says he lay down and slept in the midst of a dangerous situation. How could David sleep in the face of danger? Rather than focusing on his enemies, he focused on the LORD. By doing so, he remembered that God was his shield, his glory, and the lifter of his head.

Ephesians 4:1-16

Psalm 32

Matthew 6:19-34 - Fear, Money, and Possessions This sermon looks at our fear and anxieties as it relates to money and material possessions. Jesus tells us that we can't serve both God and money because our hearts always pledge ultimate allegiance to one or the other. When our hearts are fully devoted to money and possessions, then we begin to get anxious. The remedy to our anxiety is to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.

Matthew 10:16-33 - Fear of Man (Part 2) When Jesus sent out his disciples in mission, he told them to expect persecution and death. In the face of persecution and death, he tells them not to be afraid of those who persecute them. We may be tempted to hide our faith by keeping silent because we are afraid of the consequences. When believers live in a context where Christianity is not welcome, then there will always be a degree of opposition. But Jesus exhorts his disciples not to be afraid of such opposition. He gives three reasons: 1) the truth of what Jesus said will be revealed; 2) People can only harm the body, but not the soul; 3) God cares for us and considers us to be of value to him. This sermon explores the fear of man in the context of mission and Christian witness and how we can overcome those fears through Christ.

Galatians 1:1-10 - Fear of Man (Part 1) The fear of man is something most of us struggle with. We may call it peer pressure, people-pleasing, or codependency, but the spiritual root is the same. The fear of man believes people are powerful enough to give us what we need or are powerful enough to destroy us. Paul confronts a church community that has deserted Christ by following a distorted gospel. This sermon explores the dynamics of the fear of man and how the gospel enables us to overcome our issues in the fear of man.

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