Welcome To Our Services This Evening January 16, 2011 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth" (Jesus of Nazareth from John 4:24) This evening's Scripture reading is... Matthew 10:28-39

"And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 10:28

What Are We Afraid Of? Lack of Knowledge I won't know the answer I'll give the wrong answer I'll be "out debated" STUDY!! - Hosea 4:6 I don't know how to study pay attention in classes, sermons (take notes & verify what was taught later) - Luke 2:46 pick a topic, verse, book - study it thoroughly_

What Are We Afraid Of? Rejection & Persecution For many this is source of greatest anxiety - 1 Peter 5:7 How do approach others about football, weather, tv? Acts 8:30-39 What or who do they reject & persecute? - John 15:20 Matthew 5:10-12 Pray for opportunities & boldness - Acts 4:29 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Start easy & slow with people you already know_

What Are We Afraid Of? Time Requirements Some think it takes all their time to evangelize Jesus, Paul, Peter, etc It does take time everyone has the same problem - Ephesians 5:15-16 jobs, family, eating, sleeping, houses sacrifice!!!_.

What We Need To Be Afraid Of The Judgment 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 it's not enough being a light in the world Matthew 25:31-46 Romans 10:14-17_

"And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 10:28