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Strong and Courageous in Faith: “Fear tolerated is Faith Contaminated" (II Corinthians 10:1-5)
Originally Delivered: July 24, 2011
Message Length: 33 min.
Abstract - In today's message Pastor Don points out that we must be strong in our faith in God, for with Him we have nothing to fear and can do all things.  As we grow in our Christian walk we will be tested.  But if we remain strong and committed to God we have no reason to have fear of the unknown, or of Satan.  If you are at a troubling time in your life perhaps you need to become more courageous in your faith.  Today's lesson provides several points that can help you gain that needed faith that will overcome that unnecessary fear.
 

Introduction -

It was only a Scarlet Cord from a window. Kind of a “Rapunzel” gesture.

Joshua 2:21

  • What is it that God cannot do?

  • What is it that Satan desires you to do?

  • What is it that Christian should worry about?

  • What is it that the rich fear ending up with?

  • What is it that the poor already have?

Answer: NOTHING:

II Corinthians 10:1-5

#I Conflict: Verse 1-2

  • Conflicts:  the Apostle Paul, had  already addressed.

#II Campaign: Verse 4

  • A campaign is a battle plan.

  • We have divine power to pull down strong holds of Satan.\

  • Isaiah 35:8  --a highway will be there, it will be called a Highway of Holiness.

  • When, you do not do it Gods way,  basically you have no faith in God.

#III Comfort: Verse 5

  • How can you have peace when you see conflict ahead?

  • Take every thought captive—

  • Force your mind to dwell upon Gods word ( Matt; 6: 25-34)

  • Start with familiar scriptures:

  • John 3:16

  • The Lords Prayer.

  • Psalm 23

  • Philippians 4:12

  • Matthew 11:28-30

  • Here are some weapons to use.

    • Pray without ceasing.

    • Wisdom in a multitude of counselors (prayer Partners)

    • Think about these things (Philippians 4:8)

    • Past experiences.

    • Sing songs of praise. (Paul & Silas in jail)

    • Faith in God (Romans 8: 28)

    • Soft answer, gentle words.

    • Humble (James 4:6-8)

    • Hebrew 10:25 (Come to church)

#IV Cling to the plan in faith.

  • 1st gulf war.

  • Practice Godly things in your life.

Conclusion:

            A scarlet cord, a simple act of faith.