Letting Go of Fear. Jesus encourages us to release our fears and doubts and live joyfully. In today's message, Pastor Steve shares why Fear is such a cancer to our soul. Based on Matthew 8:23-27

1. Letting Go of Fear

2. “So don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than
many sparrows.” (Mt. 10:31 NCV)
“Take courage, son, your sins are forgiven.” (Mt 9:2)
“Don’t worry about everyday life—whether you
have enough…” (Mathew 6:25)
“Don’t be afraid. Just believe, and your daughter
will be well.” (Luke 8:50)

3. “It’s all right. I am here! Don’t be afraid.” (Mt 14:27)
“Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill
the soul.” (Matthew 10:28)
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your father’s good
pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)
“Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in
me…” (John 14:1-3 NLT)

4. “.. don’t be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27)
“Why are you frightened?” he asked. “Why are your
hearts filled with doubt?” (Luke 24:38)
Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and
do not be afraid.” (Matthew 17:8)

5. This is God’s Word for my life
In this Place and at this Time.
Today I am a new creation in Christ,
I am God’s very own, and
I KNOW He has a purpose for my life.

6. Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed
him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake,
so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus
was sleeping.The disciples went and woke him,
saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

7. He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so
afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and
the waves, and it was completely calm. The men
were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this?
Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
Matthew 8:23-27 (NIV)

8. What difference does Easter make?
What if FAITH, not FEAR,
determined your FUTURE?

9. “When fear shapes our lives, safety becomes
our god. When safety becomes our god, we
worship the risk-free life. Can the safety lover
do anything great? Can the risk-averse
accomplish noble deeds? For God? For others?
It sucks the life out of the soul, curls us into
an embryonic state, and drains us dry of
contentment.” Max Lucado

10. Fear is LOSS OF CONTROL
Seismos – Mt. 27:51-54 & Mt. 28:2
In this world you will [not might, may or could] have
trouble” Jn 16:33

11. Getting on board with Jesus sometimes
Means getting soaked with Jesus

12. Fear undermines CONFIDENCE
Fear corrodes our confidence in GOD’S GOODNESS
and turns us into CONTROL FREAKS.
“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”
Mark 4:39

13. Fear creates SPIRITUAL AMNESIA
“Go back and report to John what you have seen and
heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who
have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are
raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.” Lk 7:22

14. Fear creates SPIRITUAL AMNESIA
“Many who were demon-possessed were brought to him,
and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the
sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the
prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and bore our
diseases.” Matthew 8:16-17 (NIV)

15. Courage needs CHRIST
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you
and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous
right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

16. What if FAITH, not FEAR,
determined your FUTURE?