Hope Church
Not Afraid
Not Afraid
Locations & Times
427 N Jones Ave, Cushing, OK 74023, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
March 15, 2020
NOT AFRAID
1. We live by faith, not by fear.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1 NIV
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIV
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
2. We are sacrificial, not selfish.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3-4 NLT
All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Acts 2:44-45 NIV
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts … Acts 2:46 NIV
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47 NIV
3.We shine the light, we do not hide it.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 NIV
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 NIV
TALK IT OVER
Are you dealing with any fears or anxieties right now? What are they?
Would you describe your faith as more of a weekly faith or a daily faith? What are some ways you could live out your faith more during the week?
How can you put others first and bring hope to those who need it this week?
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Sign Up to Serve
Do you feel like the Spirit is nudging you to get involved and serve? We have many opportunities for you to do just that here at Hope Church! Below is a link to the form to get started!
https://cushinghopechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/58061Want to Give?
God influences the world through his people. He gives to us so He can give through us. The Bible tells us that everything we have is a gift from God (1 Chronicles 29:14). As you give both faithfully and willingly, the world is changed for the glory of God: the gospel is preached, lives are touched, people are fed, bodies are healed, churches are built; and you, in turn, are blessed by God so that you can give again.
https://cushinghopechurch.churchcenter.com/givingBaptism
Are you ready to take the Next Step? The next baptism is April 19. Sign up with the link below!
https://cushinghopechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/54336