Francis Chan: How To Live Fearlessly (Part 1) - Believing God Will Empower Me

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message is about living fearlessly, free from the crippling effects of fear. Jesus Christ came to get rid of our fear, and we are called to live with confidence in His power and presence. We don't have to be held back by fear because God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). As believers, we need to recognize that we are not supposed to feel afraid when faced with challenges or opportunities. Instead, we should trust in God's enabling power and live fearlessly for Him.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 9:1-2 - Jesus gives his 12 disciples power and authority to drive out demons and cure diseases, and sends them on a mission to preach the kingdom of God. This shows that when God asks us to do something, He empowers us to do it.
• Luke 9:3-4 - Jesus tells his disciples not to take anything for their journey, but to trust in His provision and power. This teaches us to rely on God's enabling power rather than our own resources or abilities.
• 2 Timothy 1:7 - God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. This is the foundation for living fearlessly and trusting in God's power.
• Luke 23:4 - Jesus tells his disciples to preach the kingdom of God without fear or anxiety, knowing that He will empower them to do so. This encourages us to trust in God's enabling power as we share the gospel with others.
• John 16:8-11 - The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, empowering believers to spread the gospel without fear or anxiety. This reminds us that it is not our own power or abilities that enable us to share the gospel, but the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 1:8 - Jesus tells his disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit's empowerment before they begin their mission to spread the gospel. This teaches us to rely on God's enabling power and trust in His timing and provision.

Main Points

We are called to live fearlessly, free from the crippling effects of fear.

Jesus Christ came to get rid of our fear, and we can trust in His power and presence.

We don't have to be held back by fear because God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7).

We need to recognize that we are not supposed to feel afraid when faced with challenges or opportunities. Instead, we should trust in God's enabling power and live fearlessly for Him.

Application

As believers, we can apply this message by:

• Trusting in God's enabling power and provision rather than our own resources or abilities.
• Relying on the Holy Spirit to empower us to share the gospel without fear or anxiety.
• Living with confidence in God's presence and power, knowing that we can do anything He calls us to do.

Conclusion

This message is a call to live fearlessly, trusting in God's enabling power and presence. We don't have to be held back by fear because God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). As believers, we can trust in His provision, timing, and empowerment to do anything He calls us to do.