1. Church Web Page Most of the sermons presented at Eastside are recorded and are available for download. Auditorium, Foundations, & Mixed Adult classes are recorded and are available for download. Various topics to choose. www.Eastside-Church.org

2. Fear is one of the greatest hindrances to faith. It is easy to be afraid. Fear produces inaction…a failure to do what God demands.

3. There are many things of which we can be afraid. God’s word exhorts us to not give in to such fears.

4. We can be afraid of… But God tells us… Men

5. And do not fear those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows. And do not fear those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore do not fear; you are of more value than many sparrows. Mt 10:28-31

6. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Heb 13:5b-6

7. We can be afraid of… But God tells us… Death

8. Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself (Christ) likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself (Christ) likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. Heb 2:14-15

9. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. 1 Cor 15:26

10. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Rev 2:10

11. We can be afraid of… But God tells us… The Future

12. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Lk 12:31-32

13. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began… For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began…

14. …but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,… 2 Tim 1:7-10

15. Our confidence is in the One who tells us not to fear. Knowing He is our Father and we are His children gives us comfort no matter what we may experience in this life.

16. To be able to worship Him this morning is truly a blessing. Are you afraid? Is God a part of your life? If not, make Him the center of your life today.