How To Conquer Fear

About this sermon

Most of us have a natural bent toward fear that we let seep into every area of our life until it controls us. It's a virus that makes us forget God's sovereignty, protection, and goodness — but there is a vaccine! In this series, Pastor Ed Young will teach us how to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy fear and help us face every day with the assurance that God is the Great Physician who holds all things together! What God Says About Fear: The Bible says something I want you to apprehend and receive into your life. 2 Timothy 1:7 “God has not given us the spirit of fear.” The word fear is phobos. It’s the only time it’s used in the Bible. Phobos means turning and running. “God has not given us the spirit of fear…”, but he’s given us what? Read the rest of the verse: “But of love, power, and a sound mind.” The spirit of power comes from God, the spirit of love, and the spirit of a sound mind. We have to think right. We have to process fear properly. Have you ever faced a dead end in your life? Why would God lead us to a dead end? God leads us to a dead end for his glory. As we read on in Exodus, it says, “The Egyptians–all Pharaoh's horses and chariots, horsemen, and troops–pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi Hahiroth, opposite Baal Zephon. As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them.They were terrified and cried out to the Lord.” Exodus 14: 9-10 (NIV) Look at what Moses said to them in Exodus 14:13-14. “Moses answered and said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.’” Moses said three very powerful things: 1. Don’t be afraid. 2. Be still, stand firm. 3. The Lord will fight for you. Fear whispers in our ears. Fear is a motivator and a stimulator. Instead of leaning into fear, lean into faith. You may think you don’t have enough faith, but I’m here to tell you you do! You’re constantly trusting in someone or something you can’t see. Put your faith in God who can always be trusted. As we look at the children of Israel, they’re an illustration of you and me. As you look at Moses, who was a picture of Jesus, we see six different fears exemplified: 1. The future 2. Commitment 3. Failure 4. Loneliness 5. Death 6. God Once you become a follower of Christ you’re going to be tested. You will face some dead ends. Don’t deify fear. Go historical, not hysterical. With God, you’ll be able to deal with life. You won’t freeze up and miss God. Are you fearful? Admit your fear to God, knowing that God can be trusted. Here is God’s promise: God will be with you and he will deliver you. Fear Not | The Fear Virus | Sermon by Pastor Ed Young #ConquerFear #edyoung #fearless ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW

Topics

• Anxiety & Worry
• Overcoming Obstacles