Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week Breaking the Fear of Man
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Aug 20, 2023 Explore the fear of man and how it hinders our relationship with God. Discover the power of character and its impact on decision-making. Learn how to find healing and restoration in the presence of God and overcome the fear of man through encountering God.
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Fruit Is A Single Unified Influence
- The fruit of the Spirit is one unified influence with many expressions, not separate independent traits.
- Bill Johnson says a life led by the Holy Spirit produces measurable, varied behaviors that reflect Christ's resurrection.
Character Is Your Spiritual City Wall
- Character functions like a city wall, insulating us from many spiritual attacks by covering weak points.
- Johnson argues breaches in character create the entry points the enemy exploits, so character protects spiritual health.
Fear Pulls You From God's Presence
- Fear removes us from God's presence and puts us into vulnerability by substituting human counsel for the Spirit.
- Johnson shows Herod's story as an example of decisions driven by fear of men rather than submission to God.