Our Savior's Church - Lafayette
Discussion Guide

Break Free From Fear

Pastor Steven Vaggalis
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April 28, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of 'Break Free From Fear' was the transformative power of God's love to eradicate fear. Pastor Steven taught us that fear is a barrier to our spiritual freedom and is directly opposed by the perfect love of God, as stated in 1 John 4:18. By positioning ourselves in Christ’s presence, we allow His perfect love to cast out all fears. The sermon underlined that while fear projects a future without God, faith secures our future with God, leading us toward true freedom.

Scripture References

Galatians 5:1, 1 John 4:18, 2 Timothy 1:7, James 1:17, Matthew 6, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 26:38-39

How do you respond to sorrow in your life? Is it in a way that leads to repentance and freedom?

Love drives out fear, just as light drives out darkness. When we are in the presence of Christ, fear cannot remain.

What worries or anxieties are stealing from your present moment? How can you trust God more and focus on today?

Discussion Questions:

Have you experienced the power of active faith in your life? Share an example of how acting on your faith has made a difference.

In what areas of your life do you need to actively tear down fear and submit to God?

How can we remind ourselves to actively choose faith over fear in our daily lives?

Faith and fear both project into the future, but faith secures our future with God while fear leads to torment.

Summary

Pastor Steven encouraged us to confront and overcome our fears through faith in Jesus Christ. He illustrated how fear, often a hindrance that keeps us from experiencing God's full freedom, is not from God, as highlighted in Scriptures like 2 Timothy 1:7. He urged us to adopt a posture of faith, replacing fear with the power, love, and sound mind given by God. Key to his message was the active choice to trust God's presence and power to dissipate fear, emphasizing that faith must be actionable, not just theoretical.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Identify and actively confront your fears by placing your trust in God's word and promises.

Engage in daily prayer and submission to God, allowing His peace to replace your anxieties.

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