The Battle with the Giant of Intimidation: Part 3 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

About this sermon

This is PART THREE of the series “The Battle with the Giant of Intimidation. We have been answering the question, “How does a person avoid being swept or swayed in the wrong direction, coerced into submission, or smothered by fear by intimidating people or circumstances?” Here is a fifth principle. It is “Convictions from Your Boundaries”. Holding to your convictions or boundaries is a key response in dealing with people who try to intimidate or bully you, or when dealing with intimidating circumstances. The reason Daniel continued to pray when the Death Law was passed is that it was his conviction to pray and walk with the Lord, no matter what threats were hurled at him. He defied the law because his relationship with God was more important than his life. How does a person have the conviction to stand up to intimidators? Convictions come from reading, studying, and obeying God’s Word. Christ and His Word are the foundation for spiritual growth, strength, and victory. If you have convictions, make sure they are Bible-based and not based on the fads of men or traditions that are not scriptural. The Scriptures equip the believer to stand for Christ. The sixth principle in overcoming intimidation is to “Call on God in Prayer”. If you are being intimidated by a problem or a person, don’t forget to call out to God for help. The Lord can replace your fear with fortitude, your dread with determination, your trepidation with tenacity, your anxiety with audacity, your apprehension with assurance, your panic with perseverance, and your consternation with confidence and conviction. This message was preached on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.