LIVING IN VICTORY 4 – BEATING THE “I’M GONNA LOSE WHAT I GOT” FEAR, 5-18-25,
Lead Pastor - Jeff Aenk, New Hope Christian Church
Key Verse - 1 Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
WHEN WE LOVE, TRUST, & SURRENDER TO GOD, HE PROTECTS US & GIVES US PEACE IN PLACE OF FEAR OF LOSS.
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
*Courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in spite of it & triumph over it!
Isaiah 41:10 - 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 24:1 - "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."
Psalm 121:1-8 - 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip — he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Matthew 6:19-21 - 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
John 15:5 - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (Honestly, Jesus is ALL we Really NEED.)
Psalm 91:14-16 - 14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Luke 22:41-44 - 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. (Trust God & Surrender Control)
John 14:27 - 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.
Here’s What I Want us To Do This Week
*What are you Most Afraid of Losing? Entrust it to God right now, Surrendering Control of it Out of Your Hands, & Into God’s Good Loving Hands through Prayer. Then Learn & Apply the Serenity Prayer Daily, & Whenever that Fear of Loss Rises his Ugly Head again in the Future.
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
WHEN WE LOVE, TRUST, & SURRENDER TO GOD, HE PROTECTS US & GIVES US PEACE IN PLACE OF FEAR OF LOSS.
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
*Courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in spite of it & triumph over it!
Isaiah 41:10 - 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 24:1 - "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."
Psalm 121:1-8 - 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip — he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Matthew 6:19-21 - 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
John 15:5 - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (Honestly, Jesus is ALL we Really NEED.)
Psalm 91:14-16 - 14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Luke 22:41-44 - 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. (Trust God & Surrender Control)
John 14:27 - 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.
Here’s What I Want us To Do This Week
*What are you Most Afraid of Losing? Entrust it to God right now, Surrendering Control of it Out of Your Hands, & Into God’s Good Loving Hands through Prayer. Then Learn & Apply the Serenity Prayer Daily, & Whenever that Fear of Loss Rises his Ugly Head again in the Future.
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.