“No Fear! Lesson #2
“ Overcoming fear ”
Intro: What is something you have always been afraid to do and why ?
Study
- Isaiah 43:1-2, Prov 3:25-26 It is not Gods will for us as Christians to be afraid, or to be controlled by fear.
- Mark 9:23-24 “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief” each of us have areas where our faith is stronger and areas where our faith is weaker.
- 1 John 4:18 We each have areas in our lives where we have learned to trust in God, and areas where we are afraid to trust in God.
- Ps 56:3 One persons fears may not be the same as someone else’s, but we all will face some type of fear.
- Isaiah 35:4 Gods plan is to perfect our faith, he understands exactly what each of us needs to overcome fear, grow in our faith and reach our full potential in this world.
- Mark 9:23-24 “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief” each of us have areas where our faith is stronger and areas where our faith is weaker.
- Matt 14:29-31, James 2:26 In order for us to overcome fear we must directly confront our fears and be willing to step out and do the exact thing we have been afraid to do.
- 2 Cor 6:17, Matt 10:28 If we are afraid to speak up when others are doing wrong or end wrong friendships and dating relationships, then in order to overcome our fear we must end our wrong relationships and stand for whats right no matter what anyone else thinks.
- Mark 13:11 If we are afraid to share Christ with others then in order to overcome our fears we must step out, evangelize, and trust that God will give us the right words.
- Daniel 3:17-18 If we are afraid to trust God in something he is telling us to do, then in order to overcome our fears we must step out and do what God is telling us to do!
- Joshua 1:8-9 Our victory over fear is waiting for us on the other side of us taking steps to confront our fear and obey what God is telling us to do! No Fear!
- 2 Cor 6:17, Matt 10:28 If we are afraid to speak up when others are doing wrong or end wrong friendships and dating relationships, then in order to overcome our fear we must end our wrong relationships and stand for whats right no matter what anyone else thinks.
Discussion
- What are some of the deepest fears that you are struggling with in your life right now personally?
- What are some areas in your life where you feel that your faith in God is strong? And what are some areas where you feel you struggle to trust in God?
- What are some steps you feel you can take in your life personally right now in order to overcome your fears?
- What is something you have been afraid to do but you feel God now wants you to face your fear and step out and do?
End: Pray for any who need to overcome fear in their lives, pray for any who need to accept Christ or rededicate their lives to Christ, then take requests.