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Fear Is Lying To You

Authentic Church • Mar 9, 2026 • 50 min

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Summary

Fear tries to paralyze us and cause us to abandon our faith, but God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Even when Jesus intentionally sends us into life's difficult storms, He watches over us from above and steps into our darkest hours with His rescuing presence. By keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus rather than the surrounding storm, we can overcome anxiety, face our fears, and walk boldly in spiritual victory.

Themes

Overcoming Fear and AnxietyFaith vs. FearGod's Presence in Life's StormsSpiritual WarfareTrusting Jesus in Trials

Pastor's Points

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Fear shows up when faith is required

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God is watching when you're fighting fear

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The storm was a setup

Key Points

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Fear shows up when faith is required, calling us to move before we see physical proof.
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God has not given believers a spirit of fear, but of explosive Holy Spirit power, unconditional love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
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The spirit of fear is spiritual warfare designed by the enemy to paralyze believers and entice them to abandon their faith.
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God is watching when you are fighting fear; even when we cannot see Jesus through our dark trials, He never loses sight of us.
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Storms allowed while walking in obedience to God are not meant for punishment, but for spiritual preparation and strengthening.
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The storms and trials we endure are a setup for God to perform miracles and reveal deeper revelations of His grace.
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Shifting our focus from Jesus to surrounding circumstances transforms faith into fear, but calling out to Him brings immediate rescue.

Sermon Moments

“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

“Fear shows up when faith is required, because faith asks you to move before you have the proof.”

“When God allows a storm in your life while walking in obedience, it's not for punishment—it's for preparation.”

“When the disciples could not see Jesus from the lake, Jesus was still on the mountain top watching them.”

“The storm was a setup to see God's grace, power, and miracles in your life.”

“The moment Peter shifted his faith from Jesus to the storm, his faith turned into fear.”

“We overcome by stripping off every weight of fear and anxiety, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the initiator and perfecter of our faith.”

This Week

Limit morning phone scrolling and social media feeds that fuel anxiety, choosing to start your day in scripture and prayer instead.

Verbally rebuke fear and demonic anxiety in the name of Jesus whenever you feel paralyzed by intimidating thoughts or situations.

Take actionable steps of faith in decisions God has guided you toward, even before seeing full physical proof or clarity.

Redirect your attention immediately to Jesus whenever you begin feeling overwhelmed by financial, relationship, or cultural stress.

Trust that God is actively watching over you and holding a plan of rescue during times of physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion.

Look actively for opportunities throughout your daily routine to share the gospel and offer prayer to people around you.

Lay down emotional burdens, fear, and lingering sins at the altar, asking the Holy Spirit for power, love, and a sound mind.

Remember This

Fear is a liar designed to make us abandon our faith, but by fixing our focus on Jesus rather than our overwhelming circumstances, we experience His rescuing hand and power.

A Challenge for You

Keep your eyes on Jesus, rebuke the spirit of fear telling you to abandon the faith, and go out to be His hands and feet this week.

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