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Fear is the Mindkiller
Sermonette by Jarod RitenbaughFear impacts the nervous system, manifesting three instinctive responses: freeze, flight, and fight. These occur in everyday life and throughout Scripture.
Overcoming the Leaven of Fear
Sermonette by David F. MaasGod's people should not allow their hearts to be troubled, thereby permitting a cringing cowardice to destroy them. Leaven is an apt metaphor to describe fear.
Psalm 23:4
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamContinuing the exploration of the most famous Psalm in the world, Psalm 23, we get to the important fourth verse that symbolizes the faithful's relationship with God as we navigate the dangers of the world. The valley is symbolized as the location the sheep pass through to get to the mountain where safety and nourishment are found. The main emphasis is trusting the guidance of the Shepherd and His tools, namely the rod and the staff, as they safely lead the sheep away from danger. The staff gently moves the sheep from hazards, and if a sheep does fall, it is able to lift the poor sheep up. The rod keeps away predators and provides correction for the herd. A major heresy out in the world is that God is completely about love and no correction. However, the rod of correction is an essential part of being guided safely. Faith and trusting in the methods of God to lead us out of this society and to the mountain is what we should constantly remember.
In Our Time of Need
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWhen we accepted God's calling, we trusted in His ability to fend off the evil influences of the world as well as our deadly carnal nature.
Old Testament Fruit of the Spirit (Part Four): Knit Together
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamIt is likely that David wrote Psalm 15 in loving memory of Jonathan, in whom he saw the likeness of God. When people look at us, do they see the same thing?