The document is a sermon given at the Jackson Street Church of Christ. It summarizes key points from Isaiah 41:8-10 about not having to be afraid, dismayed, weak, helpless or down because God promises to be with his people, strengthen them, help them, and uphold them. The sermon encourages applying these promises from the Old Covenant to believers' lives today through the New Covenant in Jesus Christ. It concludes by reminding listeners of God's presence and power to overcome fear with courage, weakness with strength, and depression with confidence through their relationship with him.
Journey Through the Bible: Jeremiah - The Rejected ProphetResurrection Church
Jeremiah was called by God to tell the people of Jerusalem that the city and the Temple would be destroyed by the Babylonians and the people taken into exile. All this was to happen because of the nations continued rebellion against God. At first the people laughed at him but when the prophecies started coming true they turned against him and tried to kill the messenger.
Why do people lie? Why would a liar attempt to cover up his lies with “swearing” or an “oath”? What types of lies are the easiest to camouflage or skirt around the truth? (e.g., a half-truth) How does your “word” evidence your character and your integrity? Is God a witness to your conversations, commitments and conduct? If you believe, in fact, that He is, then how could this knowledge provoke you to change your words and your ways? How do you know if someone is lying to you? Are you a truth-teller and a promise-keeper? Are you as good as your word? What would have to change in your life to be free of lying?
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Isaiah 9:6-7 His name will be called or He would be known as counselor. He is a counselor who understands your struggles. He is a counselor who cares for you. He is a counselor who is committed to you.
Journey Through the Bible: Jeremiah - The Rejected ProphetResurrection Church
Jeremiah was called by God to tell the people of Jerusalem that the city and the Temple would be destroyed by the Babylonians and the people taken into exile. All this was to happen because of the nations continued rebellion against God. At first the people laughed at him but when the prophecies started coming true they turned against him and tried to kill the messenger.
Why do people lie? Why would a liar attempt to cover up his lies with “swearing” or an “oath”? What types of lies are the easiest to camouflage or skirt around the truth? (e.g., a half-truth) How does your “word” evidence your character and your integrity? Is God a witness to your conversations, commitments and conduct? If you believe, in fact, that He is, then how could this knowledge provoke you to change your words and your ways? How do you know if someone is lying to you? Are you a truth-teller and a promise-keeper? Are you as good as your word? What would have to change in your life to be free of lying?
✅ Link to the official Website: https://bit.ly/WGAMEOFFEAR-OFFICIAL-
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Copy the link above, to discover the WINNING GAME OF FEAR, the brand new coaching program from John Assaraf, featured on the “The Secret” Movie. This is the most effective “Neuro-Based” Productivity Program ever developed. Period.
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Isaiah 9:6-7 His name will be called or He would be known as counselor. He is a counselor who understands your struggles. He is a counselor who cares for you. He is a counselor who is committed to you.
Prepare For Battle: Spiritual Warfare (Part III)David Turner
We need to know our enemy. We need to know the character and strategy of our enemy. We need to be properly prepared for the battles with the enemy. This is Part III in a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.Jerry Spangler
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.
Sometimes things that go on around us make us feel alone, stranded, and defeated. I ran across a story today that refreshed my soul, and I hope it does the same for you.
Dear sisters and brothers,
If you are always trying to please people even if they are erring, you are not a prophet. Speak out God's message even it hurts.
Fr. Cielo
After examining the promised-and-coming apostasy from the faith of believers in the End Times, you may be wondering. "Are these apostate-type people losing their salvation" and, even more pointedly, "Can I lose my salvation?" Let's examine this before we move into Revelation and really get stressed out by challenges!
Contentment is an elusive pursuit and we chase after things that we hope would make us happy only to find that it doesn’t last. The message highlights that contentment is an inner assurance of God’s goodness that produces joy and gratitude despite the external circumstances. Lessons and principles from Paul’s testimony teaches believers that contentment is a virtue that needs to be learnt. True contentment comes from living a life in the fear of Lord and affirming the supremacy of Christ in our day to day challenges.
Genesis 47:13-15 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. 15 So when the money failed in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, "Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed." There are a number of reasons that money fails.
I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
John 3:16 is the most quoted and most remembered scripture from the bible.
Did you know that there are a number of other 3:16 verses that relate to and are very important to our spiritual lives and our living for Jesus?
Tonight we are going to look at some of those 3:16 scriptures.
Philippians 1:9-11 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Fear is common to all. We all fear something. Some fear is God given. Children come into this world with a fear of heights and of loud noises. Some fears are there to protect us from physical harm: snakes, darkness, suffocation, being burned, death, etc. In christians, most fear is a tool of satan
Brotherly love has amazed many people throughout the centuries. Love of the brethren is commanded by God. Brotherly love mus be worked at to achieve. problems in the church are either directly or indirectly connected to lack of love for one another. love is the key to a growing or even a surviving church.
Jesus makes it very clear that we need to forgive others in order to be forgiven ourselves by God. Forgiveness is a key to having successful relationships. we will look at nine roadblocks to forgiveness from the book, "From Anger to Intimacy"
in Galatians chapter 3 Paul contrasts salvation under the Law of Moses with the salvation we have through Jesus. Galatians 3:22-29 is full of truths regarding our true position as sons of our loving Father. We will look at 8 things which our faith in Christ will cause us to become.
We are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works. We are blessed for doing God's work. We are to speak and do. Faith without works is dead. Faith is shown by our works.
Jonah is a book about god's desire to save the lost and man's role in that. there are some great lessons taught in the book of Jonah. We will look at questions Jonah was asked in the book and ask those questions of ourselves.
we all need motivation at times. what motivates you? Paul said 5 things to the brethren at Rome to motivate them to continue their service no matter how great the suffering became. the good always outweighs the bad. the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. God's providence works for us. Judgment is on our behalf. the love of God is on our behalf.
Repentance is a change in your allegiance, your expectations, your values, your priorities, your mission and your morals. can you say there has been a change in your life since you met the Lord?
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as wonderful. Wonderful in His birth. Wonderful in His miracles. Wonderful in His teachings. Wonderful in His resistance to sin. Wonderful in His accomplishing His work. Wonderful in His fulfilling prophecies. Wonderful in His sacrifice. Wonderful in His resurrection. Wonderful is His Name.
Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus would be called or known as Mighty God. Prophecies said he would be God. John said He was Creator and God. Jesus claimed to be God. Thomas said He was God. Paul said He was Creator. Paul called Him God. John said Jesus was the True God.
I John 2:28-3:3 Tests for Christians. Do you abide in Christ? Do you practice righteousness? Who knows you? Are you a child of God? Are you pure, just as He is pure? What is your identity?
I John 4:1-6 tests for christians 3 - the test of false teaching. Bluffing your way. Do you confess the Son? Do you listen to the Son? Do you obey the Son? Do you pass the test?
Ephesians 3:14-21 How big is your God? The ability of my God is boundless. The ability of my God goes beyond my prayers. The ability of my God is beyond my ability to imagine. The ability of my God is manifested in the lives of His people. The ability of my God is seen through His glorious church. The ability of my God is eternal.
The resurrection of jesus is a prevarication (spoken against), a plethora (great number) of witnesses, a proven fact, a purpose to save us. a plea to live worthy, a pattern for us to follow, a power from God, a promise for us, to believe in, a pledge by our savior.
1. W E L C O M E T O T H E
J A C K S O N S T R E E T C H U R C H O F C H R I S T
P L E A S E T U R N O F F C E L L P H O N E S
2. Isaiah 41:8-10 "But you, Israel, are My
servant, Jacob whom I have chosen,
The descendants of Abraham My friend.
(9) You whom I have taken from the
ends of the earth, And called from its
farthest regions, And said to you, 'You
are My servant, I have chosen you and
have not cast you away: (10) Fear not,
for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I
am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes,
I will help you, I will uphold you with My
righteous right hand.'
4. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE…
A. To be or not to be? Hamlet contemplating
suicide.
B. Life is filled with choices.
C. Our choices in life determine our happiness or
lack thereof.
D. This is a powerful verse given to Isaiah during
a time of trouble for the nation of Israel.
E. The same promises are ours today to through
our New Covenant.
F. There are five things that “you don’t have to
be” that we see in this verse and let’s anchor
these things in our New Covenant relationship
with God through Jesus Christ.
6. I. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AFRAID
A. Why? Because you are not alone.
B. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen
you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with
My righteous right hand.’
C. Over 80+ times in the Bible, the Lord tells us
not to be afraid.
D. Fear is one of the chief weapons of the enemy
and causes us torment.
E. FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real
F. Faith in God’s presence with us is the antidote
to the fear the enemy releases against us.
7. I. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AFRAID
G. 1 John 4:17-18 Love has been perfected
among us in this: that we may have boldness
in the day of judgment; because as He is, so
are we in this world. (18) There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casts out fear, because
fear involves torment. But he who fears has
not been made perfect in love.
H. Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conduct be without
covetousness; be content with such things as
you have. For He Himself has said, "I will
never leave you nor forsake you." (6) So we
may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will
not fear. What can man do to me?"
8. II. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE DISMAYED
A.Why? Because THE God is YOUR God
B.Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be
not dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will
uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
C.Here is what the Free Online Dictionary
gives as the definition of dismay. This will
help us more fully understand what it looks
like when it shows up:
D.Dismay - To destroy the courage or
resolution of by exciting dread or
apprehension.
9. II. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE DISMAYED
E. Dismay is always a companion of fear.
1. Your courage is targeted, so there is great
discouragement that comes.
2. Your inspiration and excitement for life is
drained.
3. You find yourself living life in alarm mode, so
your peace is targeted and upset.
F. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these
things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
G. 1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and
have overcome them, because He who is in you is
greater than he who is in the world.
10. III. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE WEAK
A. Why? Because YOUR all powerful God said He
would strengthen you.
B. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen
you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My
righteous right hand.’
C. Remember the strength you have in Christ when
you are overcome with tiredness and depletion.
D. You have a source of unending strength in your
position in Christ.
E. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in
the Lord and in the power of His might.
F. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me.
11. IV. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE HELPLESS
A. Why? Because YOUR all powerful and ever present
God said He would help you.
B. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen
you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My
righteous right hand.’
C. God has promised to help us in time of need.
D. Christians should never feel helpless.
E. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the
throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find
grace to help in time of need.
F. Hebrews 13:5-6 (5) Let your conduct be without
covetousness; be content with such things as you
have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you
nor forsake you." (6) So we may boldly say: "The
LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to
me?"
12. V. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE DOWN
A.Why? Because YOUR all powerful and ever
present God said He would hold you up
with His righteous right hand.
B.Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be
not dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will
uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
C.The right hand is the hand of power and
authority.
D.There is the old television commercial of
the dear lady who has fallen and she is
saying, “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”
13. V. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE DOWN
E. The child of God never has to say that. You
may stumble momentarily and began to fall
down but your Father is there to uphold you
by His right hand.
F. Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep
you from stumbling, And to present you
faultless Before the presence of His glory
with exceeding joy,
G.James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight
of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
14. CONCLUSION
A. The next time you are feeling afraid.
B. The next time you are feeling dismayed or
discouraged,
C. The next time you are feeling weak or helpless
D. The next time you are feeling low and downtrodden,
E. Remember this verse: Isa 41:10 Fear not, for I am
with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold
you with My righteous right hand.'
F. And remember that we even have better promises
resting on a better covenant. - Hebrews 8:6 But now
He has obtained a more excellent ministry,
inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better
covenant, which was established on better
promises.
15. WE SHOULD NOT BE…
A. Afraid But Fearless
B. Dismayed But Courageous
C. Weak But Strong
D. Down But Confident
E. The Choice Is Ours
F. Our Happiness Is Determined By Our
Choices.