October 6, 2013 – CW

Rescued From Fear and Worry!

·         The Rescue: Ezekiel 16:1-8

Colossians 1:13-14 – He Rescued Us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved son, in whom we have redemption the forgiveness of sins.

Proverbs 29:25 Fear brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

I.    Understand the Basis of All Fear – Thoughts of Loss!

  • Job’s Fears – The Loss of _wealth, children and health.

Job 3:25 “For what I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me.

  • The Unfaithful Steward’s Fear – _Failure _. Matt. 25:24
  • The Disciple’s Fear – The Loss of Life

Mark 4:38 And He Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”

II.          Understand the Consequences of Fear and Worry – Wrong Choices!

  • Judges 7 – 22,000 men miss the most important battle of their generation.
  • Luke 25 – Peter denies Jesus three times and misses out on being their for Jesus in His final hours
  • John 9 – Parents of a healed blind son fears loss of status in their synagogue and missed the Messiah!

III. Face Life’s Challenges wit Trust and the obedience of Christ

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

1 Samuel 17:23-47 – David Facing Goliath!

  1. 1.   Think Benefits of Trust, Courage and Obedience! (23-24)
  2. 2.   Dispute and Challenge Thoughts of Discouragement, loss and Failure with Scripture! (33)
  3. 3.   Remember and Declare Past Rescues and Victories in View of How Great God Really Is! (34-37)
  4. 4.   Declare and Walk in The Truth! (45)
  5. 5.   Do All fort he Integrity and Glory of God! (46)
Hebrews 2:14-15 – Your Salvation Rescues from Fear! If I have nothing to fear for eternity, I have nothing to fear right now, right here!