This Year Your Faith Will Conquer Fear
Summary
Pastor Adrian preached about overcoming fear through faith, using the story of Jairus's daughter from Mark 5. He emphasized that Jesus tells us 'Don't be afraid, just have faith' even in our darkest moments. The message focused on how to be people of faith in a world full of fear, addressing common fears like rejection, failure, and inadequacy. Adrian shared personal stories about his own fears and challenges, demonstrating that everyone faces fear but we can choose faith over fear through Jesus Christ.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather together to study Your Word, we ask that You would open our hearts and minds to what You want to teach us today. Help us to set aside our distractions and fears, and give us ears to hear what Your Spirit is saying to us. Lord, we pray that You would speak to each person in this group according to their specific needs and circumstances. May we be receptive to Your truth and ready to apply it to our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What's one childhood fear you had that seems silly to you now, but was very real at the time?
Key Verses
Mark 5:25-40
Luke 17:5-6
John 14:6
Philippians 3:12
Questions
What are some common fears that people face today, and how do these fears try to control our lives?
In the story of Jairus's daughter, Jesus had to remove negative voices from the situation. What 'obstacles' or negative voices do you need to remove from your life?
How can being around people of faith help us overcome our own fears and doubts?
Jesus declared that the girl was 'only sleeping' when everyone else said she was dead. What truths from God do you need to declare over your current situation?
The woman with the bleeding issue grabbed hold of Jesus' robe in faith. What does it mean practically to 'grab hold of Jesus' in our daily lives?
How can we distinguish between the voice of fear and the voice of God when making decisions?
Pastor Adrian shared about declaring his father's salvation even when it seemed impossible. What promises from God do you need to keep declaring even when they seem unlikely?
Both the woman and Jairus's daughter were considered 'unclean' yet Jesus reached out to them. How does this encourage you about God's acceptance of you?
Life Application
This week, identify one specific fear that has been holding you back and take one concrete step of faith to overcome it. Write down a truth from God's Word that counters this fear and declare it daily. Also, consider what negative voices or influences you need to remove from your life and take action to limit their impact.
Key Takeaways
Your faith will conquer fear when you choose to listen to God's voice over the voice of fear
You must remove negative obstacles and voices that pull you down and surround yourself with people of faith
Declaring God's truth over your situation, even when it seems impossible, is essential for building faith
Grabbing hold of Jesus through prayer, worship, and dependence on Him is the key to overcoming fear
God reaches out to us even when we feel unworthy or unclean, calling us His sons and daughters
Ending Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for reminding us today that You are greater than any fear we face. Help us to remove the obstacles in our lives that feed fear and doubt. Give us courage to declare Your truth over our situations, even when circumstances look impossible. Most importantly, help us to grab hold of You with everything we have, knowing that You are our source of strength and victory. May our faith truly conquer fear this year as we trust in You completely. Lead us on, Jesus, for it's not ourselves we're leaning on, but You. In Your mighty name we pray, Amen.