I am a Fool
…not a loser 

(fōōl) noun
2. One who is deficient in judgment, sense, or
understanding.
3. One who has been tricked or made to appear
ridiculous; a dupe.
4. A member of a royal or noble household who
provided entertainment, as with jokes or antics; a
jester.
5. A dessert made of stewed or puréed fruit mixed with
cream or custard and served cold.
What is a fool?

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning
of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and
good advice. (Prov. 1:7)
You will be praised if you are wise, but you will be
disgraced if you are a stubborn fool. (Prov. 3:35)
Why would I want
to be a fool?

Words of wisdom make good sense; the thoughts
of a fool make no sense at all. (Prov. 15:7)
Sending a message by a fool is like chopping off
your foot and drinking poison. (Prov. 26:6)
Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be
smart! Accept correction. (Prov. 15:5)
Why would I want
to be a fool?

Foolish people in
the Bible
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Foolish people in
the Bible
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Foolish people in
the Bible
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Foolish people in
the Bible
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Foolish people in
the Bible
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Foolish people in
the Bible
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Peter
Noah
Sarah Wise Men
David & Goliath
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And David danced before the Lord with all
his might, wearing a priestly garment.
Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from
her window. When she saw King David
leaping and dancing before the Lord, she
was filled with contempt for him.
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the Bible
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I was dancing before the Lord, who chose
me above your father and all his family! He
appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people
of the Lord, so I celebrate before the Lord. Yes,
and I am willing to look even more foolish
than this, even to be humiliated in my own
eyes!
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the Bible
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What is your
number one fear?
The Fear of
#1
Public Speaking
Are you willing to
look Foolish?

The Fear of
Looking Foolish
“If you’re not willing to look
foolish, you are foolish”
--Mark Batterson
Are you willing to
look Foolish?

Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to
the LORD, all the earth! Sing to the LORD,
bless his name; tell of his salvation from day
to day. Declare his glory among the
nations, his marvelous works among all the
peoples! (Psalm 96:1-3)
Sing to the Lord…
Psalm 96:1

Singing Honours God.
Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We
will sing and praise your power. (Psalm 21:13)
Sing to the Lord…
Psalm 96:1

Singing Honours God.
Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he
has done marvelous things! His right hand
and his holy arm have worked salvation for
him. (Psalm 98:1)
Sing to the Lord…
Psalm 96:1

Singing builds up (edifies) other believers
Let the message about Christ completely
fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom
to teach and instruct each other. With
thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs to God. (Colossians 3:16)
Sing to the Lord…
Psalm 96:1

Singing builds up (edifies) other believers
I will praise you, Lord, for everyone to hear,
and I will sing hymns to you in every nation.
(Psalm 57:9)
Sing to the Lord…
Psalm 96:1

•pray together aloud
•lift our hands in praise
•play musical instruments
•clap and shout unto God
•testify publicly
•share our faith with others
Some other things…

What is your next
“Yes Step”