Christ’s Peace: An Antidote to Fear

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27, NIV) In our final sermon of the series, we circle back to the essence of overcoming fear: the...

Confidence in the Face of Fear

“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'” (Hebrews 13:6, NIV) In life, fear can sometimes feel as if it is knocking on our doors incessantly, demanding our attention. The fears might...

Delivered From All Fears

“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4, NIV) Fear can be an overwhelming force in our lives. It can cause us to freeze, run, or even make irrational decisions. But when we turn to God in the midst of our...

In God, Whose Word I Praise

“In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Psalm 56:4, NIV) When we face circumstances that are beyond our control, fear can be a natural response. Yet, the psalmist provides us with a striking...

Praying Amidst the Trembling Earth

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” (Psalm 46:1-2, NIV) The imagery in these verses is gripping. The earth giving way,...

God is My Salvation

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2, NIV) Isaiah’s words ring true to the hearts of believers in every generation. Our world...