Unstuck: From Fear // Pastor Brad Johnson

California Community Church

UNSTUCK: From Fear 1. We fear pain-- 2. We fear loss-- 3. We fear humiliation/embarrassment-- 4. We fear people-- “For God has NOT given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” Proverbs 9:10 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ‘FEAR GOD?’ The Fear of the Lord is Reverent Awe The Fear of the Lord is the Constant Awareness of His Presence The Fear of the Lord is Being MORE Concerned with What He Thinks and Feels Than What Anyone Else Feels or Thinks “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill the body; they cannot do anymore to you after that. But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill the body and then throw you into hell.” Luke 12:5 EXAMPLE: Job Chapter One 3 QUESTIONS THAT LEAD TO COURAGEOUS FAITH: 1. Is God Good? “How kind the Lord is! How GOOD He is!” Psalm 116:5 2. Is God Powerful and Trustworthy? “God is faithful to do what He says” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “He is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 -God is more powerful than all kings Daniel 2:37 -God is more powerful than all wealth Job 24:22 -God is more powerful than death Psalm 49:15 -God is more powerful than the wicked Psalm 71:4 -God is more powerful than angels Psalm 89:7 -God is more powerful than even hell Romans 8:38 “I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe Him.” Ephesians 1:19 3. Will I Trust Him EVEN When Life Hurts? Here are 3 Stages of Faith: Early Faith That Falls Easily Middle Stage Faith That Doesn’t Fall as Easily, but Still Falls Too Frequently Job’s Faith, the faith of COURAGE “Though God slays me, YET I WILL TRUST HIM.” Job 13:15 Psalm 68:35 “God gives POWER AND STRENGTH to His people!” God is good and trustworthy and powerful! Therefore, I WILL trust Him today…even if life hurts!