I AM SECURE

I AM FREE

I AM HIS TEMPLE

I AM ANOINTED

I AM A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN

I AM NOT AFRAID

II Timothy 1:6,7

II Timothy 1:6,7Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (KJV)

Fear Facts

Satan is a master at using our fearsSatan is a master at using our fears

A.He uses the possibilities of the future.

B. He uses the potential of failure.

C. He uses the certainty of criticism.

Fear Results

In a lack of enthusiasm Unfocused thoughts

Non-interaction with othersNot getting anything done

Eventually, ungodly behavior Health problems Premature death

Lack of intimacy with God

Facing Fear

You are not alone. (I Samuel 17)You are not alone. (I Samuel 17)

A. Face your fear. Verse 32

B. Remember God’s help in the past verses 34,35

C. Don’t fight fear with the world’s weapons. Verses 38-40

D. Rise and go forward. verse 52

Fear Tools

The “Power” ToolThe “Power” Tool

Philippians 4:13 – God’s Power

John 1:12 – Father Power

Acts 1:8 – Holy Spirit Power

Romans 15:13 – Overflowing Power

II Corinthians 12:9 – Power in Weakness

Fear Tools

The “Self-Discipline” ToolThe “Self-Discipline” Tool

The Discipline of Honesty 2 Corinthians 10:5 .

The Discipline of The Word Hebrews 4:12,Jeremiah 23:29.

The Discipline of CommunityHebrews 10:23-25

Fear Tools

The “Love” ToolThe “Love” Tool

I John 4:18– The antidote to fear

Romans 8:28 – The remedy for fear

John 13:35 – The viewpoint over fear

Hosea 14:4 – To “freely love”

Fear Tools

The “Sound Mind” ToolThe “Sound Mind” Tool

Most of our fears are the result of wrong thinking.Romans 12:2 – Worldly thinking

Luke 12:28 – Foolish thinking

II Corinthians 5:8 – Short-sighted thinking

Conclusion

Conquering fear is not a matter of self determination, it is a matter of dependence on God, whom we can trust and love. It is a matter of belief and application of His words, His promises, His power, His love and His provision for a sound mind.