THE FIVE FEARS OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Scripture: Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:12-13, Luke 2:10
The Five Fears of the Christmas Story
Donald Cantrell
Matt. 1:20, Lk. 1:12, 13, 30, and 65, Lk. 2:10
I - Joseph's Fears were Painful but Rectified (Matthew 1: 20)
II - Zacharias's Fears were Perplexing but Removed (Lk. 1: 12 - 13)
III - Mary's Fears were Penetrating but Reserving (Lk. 1: 30)
IV - People's Fears were Provoking but Reverent (Lk. 1: 65)
V - Shepherd's Fears were Practical but Remarkable (Lk. 2: 10)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
Theme: ''Looking at the five fears in the Christmas story''
There's fear, and then there is fear. The 82nd Airborne Rangers train at Fort Bragg, NC. The division commanding general was inspecting, and as he reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. The general spotted a loose thread and scowled, Trooper, your fatigue jacket is frayed. The young private shot back, Sir begging your pardon, sir but this here airborne jacket ain't ''fraid'' of nothing sir.
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LUTHER ON FEAR
Martin Luther made this interesting observation in his Table Talk:
''God and the devil take opposite tactics in regard to fear. The Lord first allows us to become afraid, that he might relieve our fears and comfort us. The devil, on the other hand, first makes us feel secure in our pride and sins, that we might later be overwhelmed with fear and despair.''
SUFFOCATING FEAR
During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. In the midst of his speech a heckler shouted ''You were one of his colleagues why didn't you stop him?''
Khrushchev screamed, ''Who said that?'' There was a deathly silence as nobody in the room dared moved a muscle. Then Khrushchev said, ''Now you know why?''
Fear will silence us. Fear will confuse us. And fear can paralyze us. It's like the coils of ...
Donald Cantrell
Matt. 1:20, Lk. 1:12, 13, 30, and 65, Lk. 2:10
I - Joseph's Fears were Painful but Rectified (Matthew 1: 20)
II - Zacharias's Fears were Perplexing but Removed (Lk. 1: 12 - 13)
III - Mary's Fears were Penetrating but Reserving (Lk. 1: 30)
IV - People's Fears were Provoking but Reverent (Lk. 1: 65)
V - Shepherd's Fears were Practical but Remarkable (Lk. 2: 10)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with sub-points.
Theme: ''Looking at the five fears in the Christmas story''
There's fear, and then there is fear. The 82nd Airborne Rangers train at Fort Bragg, NC. The division commanding general was inspecting, and as he reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. The general spotted a loose thread and scowled, Trooper, your fatigue jacket is frayed. The young private shot back, Sir begging your pardon, sir but this here airborne jacket ain't ''fraid'' of nothing sir.
Sermon Central
LUTHER ON FEAR
Martin Luther made this interesting observation in his Table Talk:
''God and the devil take opposite tactics in regard to fear. The Lord first allows us to become afraid, that he might relieve our fears and comfort us. The devil, on the other hand, first makes us feel secure in our pride and sins, that we might later be overwhelmed with fear and despair.''
SUFFOCATING FEAR
During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. In the midst of his speech a heckler shouted ''You were one of his colleagues why didn't you stop him?''
Khrushchev screamed, ''Who said that?'' There was a deathly silence as nobody in the room dared moved a muscle. Then Khrushchev said, ''Now you know why?''
Fear will silence us. Fear will confuse us. And fear can paralyze us. It's like the coils of ...
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