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Explore the different types of fear and learn strategies to overcome fear based on biblical teachings. Discover how fear affects our lives and how to find strength and courage in the presence of God. Join us for an insightful lesson on conquering fear.
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Wednesday Night Bible StudyDiseases Of The HeartFall Quarter 2007
Lesson 6Overcoming Fear “ The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself ”. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Lesson 6Overcoming Fear The Bible speaks of two kinds of fear. 1. The fear commanded. Eccl 12:13 , Psalm 2:11. Proverbs 91:10 2. The fear forbidden. Psalm 9:5 Luke 12:32
Where Fear Operates “ Although different types of fears exist , they all boil down to one phobia: the fear of either losing control or being out of control ”. - Dr. Phil
Where Fear Operates Fear of failure: Matt. 25:25 • The one talent man. Assurance from God: Isa.55:11 , Psalm 1:3, 1 Cor. 15:58
Where Fear Operates Fear of the unknown future: This has kept many congregations from expanding ,adding new works. Also, keeps individuals from growing, and using their talents.
Where Fear Operates Fear of responsibility: The one talent man did not assume his responsibility. Matt.25:25 Israel – Deut. 1:22-46 Teaching others – Luke 5:10
Where Fear Operates Fear of others: Peter denied the Lord. Matt. 26:69-75. “ Brings a snare.” Prov. 29:25
Effects Of Fear • Warps a person’s personality. • Prevents a person from doing the will of God. • Makes one useless. • Brings defeat into a person's life.
How To Overcome Fear • Remember fear is prohibited. Deut. 1:21, Isa.44:8 , Psa.91:5 I Peter 3:13-15. “ Fear not” and “be not afraid” appear in the Bible almost 180 times.
How To Overcome Fear 2. Put your faith and trust in God. Prov. 3:25-26, Ps. 56:11 Matt. 8:26 , 2 Tim.1:12 3. You are in the presence of God. Psa.46:1 , Isa. 35:4
How To Overcome Fear 4. Rid yourself of sin. 5. Live one day at a time. Phil. 3:13-14, Matt. 6:34 Most of man’s fears relate to the past or to the future.
How To Overcome Fear 6. Pray - Psalm 3:4-6 , Matthew 26: 69-75