Believe Him | Pastor Stephen Brown | Revelation 1:17–18

Scripture

• Revelation 1:17–18

About this sermon

Believe Him | Pastor Stephen Brown | Revelation 1:17–18 What do you do when the “what ifs” of life begin to take over? In Believe Him, Pastor Stephen Brown walks through Revelation 1:17–18, where John falls at the feet of Jesus in fear, and Jesus responds by touching him and saying, “Fear not.” Before Jesus addresses John’s fear, He reminds him of who He is. This message reminds us that fear often grows when our minds become consumed with what could happen. What if the diagnosis is bad? What if the relationship doesn’t work out? What if the money runs out? What if the future doesn’t go according to plan? Jesus does not dismiss our fears. He understands our weaknesses, meets us with compassion, and calls us to believe Him in the middle of them. When fear rises, Jesus gives us something greater to focus on: He is the One. He died. He is alive forevermore. And He holds the keys. Whatever storm you are facing, you can trust that Jesus was there before it started, He will still be Lord when it is over, and nothing is outside of His authority. In this message, you’ll discover: • How fear can turn legitimate concerns into overwhelming “what ifs” • Why Jesus meets our fear with compassion instead of shame (Hebrews 4:15) • How focusing on Jesus changes the way we face life's storms (Matthew 14:27) • Why knowing Jesus is the First and the Last gives us confidence in uncertain seasons • How the death and resurrection of Jesus give us hope • What it means to trust the One who holds the keys of Death and Hades 📖 Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:17–18 ✨Key Takeaways • Believe He is the One. Jesus is the First and the Last, present before the problem and still Lord after it. • Believe He died. The cross reminds us that Jesus understands suffering and has already dealt with our greatest problem, sin. • Believe He is alive. The resurrection reminds us that no situation is beyond the life-giving power of Jesus. • Believe He’s got the keys. Jesus has ultimate authority, even over the doors we cannot open ourselves. • Fear focuses on “what if,” but faith focuses on who Jesus is. • Jesus understands our weakness and meets fearful people with compassion, presence, and hope. 🌍 CONNECT WITH US 💻 Website: https://www.concorddallas.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concorddallas/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcordChurch 🎥 Concord Worship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCPY5VPYbWpL5bK94dUqBuQ 📍 Join us in person! 8:30 am & 11:00 am -- 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, Tx 75237 👨🏽‍💼 CONNECT WITH PASTOR CARTER 💻 Website: https://www.bryancarter.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbryanlcarter/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrbryanlcarter

Topics

• Faith
• Leadership
• Bible Study
• Prophecy & End Times