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Keys to Fearless Christianity
2019 The Year of …. Possessing Your Breakthrough
‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.(the anointing) In those days I will pour out my Spirit on those who are serving me
David said, “I watched the LORD break through like a mighty flood.” So he named the place “The Lord of the Breakthrough
God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control
So Christ has made us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in any area of bondage
Acts 2:17-21
2 Sam. 5:19-20
2 Tim 1:7
Gal 5:1
Throughout this year remember… It’s all about the spiritual”
“On earth as it is in heaven”
We first breakthrough in the spiritual real
Then we see it in the physical realm
This year Breakthrough 2019
We’re building on the RELEASE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The key to Victory (Breakthrough) for the Christian is
“Be filled with the Spirit”
The essential to all the Lord has
in every area of our lives
We saw Breakthrough (BT)
BT in the Bible is one of the definers of God
His name
His character and nature
His desire to break off areas of the enemy and BT into His promises
Spiritual BT isn’t just “breaking through” it also
includes “breaking off”
We continue our BT Series
from
“Break Off to Breakthrough”
We continue by looking at
“Breaking Off”
Areas the hinder or hold back
Breakthrough in our lives
This is the greatest tool of the enemy
for the days ahead
Breaking
“The Spirit of Fear”
We began with the foundation to
Breaking Free
Everyone has been impacted by this emotion
It began in the Garden of Eden when man stepped out of God’s protection
Fear (facts)
- The prevailing feeling of society today (terrorist, fraud, insecurity, mass shootings)
- Surveys show over 80% of the people say that fear is
the driving force in their lives
- Causes sickness, debilitation, paranoia
- The second most marketable subject of movie industry
- Single most effective tool of the enemy
I said in order to defeat fear
- We have to understand its characteristics
- We have to be aware of the traps of the enemy
- Once we recognize the signs we can break its influence and live in freedom
We saw
- The “spirit of fear” is not based on
“real danger” (deception) and is
out of proportion to the threat
Attempts to remove God from the circumstances.
We looked at major causes
of fear
Parental influence
Some fear is due to being raised an atmosphere of insecurity
Past associations and events
Bad experiences from the past can cause fear. Memory of what happened can cause fear to persist and influence other areas
Guilt
Unresolved guilt produces fear (condemnation)
Lack of knowing God
Incorrect, incomplete understanding of
God can result in fear
Results of Spirit of Fear
- Sickness (cancer , heart attack, other maladies)
- Bondage (phobias, addictions, emotional disorders )
- Reduces activity and productivity
- Sets up a “failure syndrome”
- Removes self worth
- Quenches faith, hope, love
- Limits God
Fear Cycle (See video)
Last time
How to BREAK the SPIRIT OF FEAR
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of sound mind NKJ
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy
- 1 Peter 5:8
Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
- 1 Peter 5:8 (Msg)
The devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping
The enemy comes to bring
the thief comes to rob your spiritual identity
The enemy desires to
- Remove who we are in Christ in order that fear, doubt worry, anxiety can enter in
- Remove our sense of God’s love for us which causes us to lose trust in Him
We answered
Why does the enemy try to remove our feeling of God’s love for us?
Because…
The Key to Defeating Fear
(Not determination, self help classes, vacations, denial, mind over matter, yoga or drugs )
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear (NIV)
Love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear.( New Contemp.)
There is no fear in love. Perfect love puts fear out of our hearts. (New Life )
Fully translated
1 John 4: 18
There is no fear in love. But God created genuine, without mixture love, forces out drives away and locks out fear
- Love – looks for opportunities to give
- Fear – clutches and is distrusting
- Love – thinks no evil
- Fear – thinks of little else
- Love– believes all things
- Fear – Suspicious of everything that everyone
Contrast Love & fear
- Love– is busy at today’s tasks
- Fear – is neutralize today for worrying about tomorrow
- Love – forgives and releases
- Fear – holds on and binds up
- Love – leads to greater love and trust
- Fear – leads to greater fear and suspicion
We saw
Love is the key
And how it works
3 part being
1 Thess 5:23-24
May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
Eph. 6:11
Cover yourself with the full provision of God to defeat the attempts of the enemy (fiery darts) to derail you. (MCV)
3 Part Beings
You cannot defeat the enemy with your
soul
Improper Alignment
Soul
Body
Spirit
Enemy comes to attack your soul (mind)
Circumstances out of control
Problems too big
Fear of tomorrow
Things are going to turn out wrong
Going to fail
God has abandoned you
TRUST brings PROPER ALIGNMENT
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
John 14:1
Do not be afraid. Trust in God; trust also in me.
Trust: take security, rest, receive peace
Proper Alignment
Spirit
Soul
Body
Spirit agrees with
God’s Word
Ps 27:1 The Lord is my light so, with him on my side I am fearless, afraid of no one and nothing.
Ps 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Matt 6:31-32 So do not worry about tomorrow your heavenly Father knows that you need.
Phil 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Phil 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus
1 John 4:4 the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
2 Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. NKJV
2 Cor 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Next
6 Keys to Living Free From Fear
- TRUTH
overcomes fear - Enemy comes to bring deception /distortion
- Tries to cloud thinking “did God really say”
- God’s Word is “truth”
John 8:31-32 Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching
(word-logos), you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth (facts/,reality), and the truth will set (make/keep) you free.”
Ps 112:7-8 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is secure, he will have no fear
LOVE
overcomes fear
- Will not let other emotions to override
I Jn 4: 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear (NIV)
Love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear.( New Contemp.)
There is no fear in love. Perfect love puts fear out of our hearts. (New Life )
1 Cor 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails
COURAGE (determination)
overcomes fear
- Enemy’s goal à timidity –loss of identity
- Who we are in Christ
- Circumstances are to be weighed in light of our destiny
Ex 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.
Josh 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
CORRECT CHOICES
overcomes fear
- “What is your desire Lord?”
- God makes the choice….we follow in obedience
Josh 24:15 choose for yourselves this day whom you will follow, …. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.“
Prov 23:7 For what a man chooses in his heart, that’s the kind of man he will be
Is 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice saying, “This is the road! Now follow it.“
Prov 4:11-12 I will guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
SEEKING THE LORD
overcomes fear
Lord what do you say ?
How should I feel about this ?—Not automatic
Matt 6:9-10″‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven
. Jer 29:13 you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Ps 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Matt 7:8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
2 Chron 14:7 we sought the LORD our God and he has given us rest on every side.
FAITH
overcomes fear
- Faith sees from God’s perspective
- Faith believes what “God says”
- Faith responds to please the Lord
- Thinks/feels the way the Lord does
Eph 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus
1 John 4:4 the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Phil 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Mark 9:23 Everything is possible for him who believes.”
Matt 17:20 I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Keys to Living Free From Fear
- Truth overcomes fear
- Love overcomes fear
- Courage overcomes fear
- Correct choice overcomes fear
- Seeking the Lord overcomes fear
- Faith overcomes fear
Fear’s control and influence can be broken