2003-09-28 Faith’s Face-Off with Fear

What specific fears most often prevent you from responding to what you believe God is asking of you? How can you distinguish between genuine direction from God versus emotional impulses or desires? This message exposes fear as faith's greatest enemy and challenges the modern obsession with risk-free living that directly opposes biblical faith. Through Peter's water-walking experience, discover why stepping out of your comfort zone always involves initial worsening of circumstances and how focusing on Jesus rather than storms determines success or failure. Learn why God sees and responds to every faith decision, and why attempting great things for God while risking failure surpasses playing it safe in spiritual mediocrity.