1st July 2018 - Living Without Fear For more sermons please visit www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching the next generation to praise God, give thanks in all things, and place their confidence in God, drawing from Psalm 78. Beyond mere knowledge, the message stresses teaching children to repent of sin and to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, as these are necessary for a life of true praise and connection with God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What God commanded to tell the coming generationGod commanded His people not to conceal His praises and wondrous works, but to teach their children to put their strength and confidence in God.
Establishing a testimony and passing on faithParents must establish a testimony so that future generations know God, much like the generational faith passed down to Timothy.
Guiding children through a perverse generationBelievers must lead their children beyond initial salvation into the power of the Holy Spirit to help them stand against a perverse generation.
Child dedication for little Aiden DanielThe congregation dedicates baby Aiden Daniel to the Lord, praying that he grows up to know God early in life and walk in His ways.
Signs of the end times and men fainting from fearJesus prophesied about wars, earthquakes, tsunamis, and terrorism, emphasizing that men's hearts would fail them for fear in the last days.
Remedies for fear: God's spirit of power, love, and a sound mindWhen fear knocks, believers can reject the spirit of fear and rely on God's gift of power, love, and a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7
Seeking the Lord for deliverance from fearDavid sought the Lord during his trials and was delivered from all his fears, turning his anxious face into a radiant one.
Resting in the intense care of our heavenly FatherGod numbers the hairs of our heads and feeds the birds, meaning believers do not need to worry about their daily needs.
God addressing Abraham's hidden fearsEven after winning a great military victory, Abraham needed the word of the Lord telling him not to fear because God was his shield.
The responsibility of raising children represented in Joseph's dreamsThrough the interpretation of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, parents are reminded of their duty to actively guide their children or risk spiritual destruction.
