2. David Thompson Sunday 19 th April 2015 Part 1: Jesus on Fear Luke 12:4-32

3. Fear of death (Luke 12:4-7) Fear of man (Luke 12:4-7) Fear of losing financial security (Luke 12:22-31) Fear of losing control (Matthew 8:23-27) Fear of failure (Matthew 14:22-33) Things that we fear…

4. Overcoming Fear… Step #1Be filled with the Spirit “The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:26-27

5. Overcoming Fear… Step #1Be filled with the Spirit Step #2Know the truth about God

6. The truth about the Father The Father is the only legitimate focus of your fear “But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!” Luke 12:5

7. The truth about the Father The Father is the only legitimate focus of your fear The Father knows you perfectly “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” Luke 12:6

8. Your Life God

9. Your Life God Fear

10. God Your Life

11. The truth about the Father The Father is the only legitimate focus of your fear The Father knows you perfectly The Father loves you abundantly “Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:7

13. The truth about the Father The Father is the only legitimate focus of your fear The Father knows you perfectly The Father loves you abundantly The Father sent his Son to defeat death

14. Overcoming Fear… Step #1Be filled with the Spirit Step #2Know the truth about God Step #3Take practical faith steps

15. Practical faith steps Focus on Jesus “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Matthew 8:26

16. Practical faith steps Focus on Jesus “God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7

17. Practical faith steps Focus on Jesus Separate faith from fear when making decisions

18. Practical faith steps Focus on Jesus Separate faith from fear when making decisions Seek the kingdom of God “Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” Luke 12:31

19. Overcoming Fear… Step #1Be filled with the Spirit Step #2Know the truth about God Step #3Take practical faith steps