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Spring 2024 Retreat – How God Helps Us Overcome Fear

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Spring 2024 Retreat – How God Helps Us Overcome Fear
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Randy Losee’s sermon focuses on how God helps believers overcome fear through four key ways: reminding us of His presence, revealing His character in Scripture, demonstrating His power through life experiences, and reinforcing His faithfulness. The message emphasizes that knowing who God is (not just that He is with us) is essential for true confidence.

  • [00:00:00] Randy opens with prayer, asking God to guide the message and remove fear.
  • [00:01:04] Topic introduced: How God helps us overcome fear through four ways:
    1. He tells us He’s with us.
    2. He reveals His character in Scripture.
    3. He demonstrates His power in life/nature.
    4. He repeats His promise to be with us.
  • [00:02:28] Key passages on God’s presence:
    • Deuteronomy 31:1-8: Moses assures Israel/Joshua: “The Lord goes before you; do not fear.”
    • Joshua 1:1-9: God commands Joshua: “Be strong… for I am with you” (repeated 3x).
    • Hebrews 13:5-6: “I will never leave you”—basis for confidence.
  • [00:12:45] Illustration: Randy’s confidence in auto repairs came from his grandfather’s presence, paralleling trust in God’s nearness.
  • [00:13:14] Point 2: Knowing who God is removes fear (e.g., John 4:10—Jesus reveals Himself to the Samaritan woman).
    • Exodus 3:1-14: God tells Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”—His eternal nature grounds our trust.
    • Exodus 4:1-17: God turns Moses’ staff into a snake and back, teaching him to confront fears with divine authority.
  • [00:22:48] Deuteronomy 32:4: Moses’ song declares God’s perfection and faithfulness after 120 years of experience.
  • [00:23:31] Psalm 27:1-5: David’s confidence: “The Lord is my light… whom shall I fear?”
  • [00:25:03] Point 3: Life experiences teach God’s faithfulness (1 Samuel 17:34-37): David’s past victories over lions/bears prepared him for Goliath.
  • [00:27:58] Point 4: God repeats His promises (e.g., Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong!”).
  • [00:28:43] Micah 6:8: Walking “humbly with your God” is key to overcoming fear.
  • [00:29:08] 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit—God’s indwelling presence empowers us.
  • [00:30:04] Randy closes in prayer, asking God to help believers live in His strength.

Scripture References

  • Deuteronomy 31:1-8
  • Joshua 1:1-9
  • Hebrews 13:5-6
  • John 4:10
  • Exodus 3:1-14
  • Exodus 4:1-17
  • Deuteronomy 32:4
  • Psalm 27:1-5
  • 1 Samuel 17:34-37
  • Micah 6:8
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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