COURAGE TO BELIEVE THINGS CAN CHANGE

The story of David and Goliath - I Samuel 17 Here we read the story when Israel was at war with the Philistines. The Philistines had a champion, Goliath, that looked to be impossible to defeat and instilled fear into the entire army of Israel. A young guy, David, that in appearance was smaller and seemingly insignificant, was able to become a HERO against all odds through God’s power. Fear - An unpleasant and often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger There are 3 key things that happen when ___ ____ _____ ________ how we live. We do not experience _____________. “So, if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.” John 8:36 I Samuel 17:11,16 The price we pay for letting fear decide is __________________. →Our stories: regret, lost time/opportunities, broken relationships, pain. We __________ where our ____________ is found. I Samuel 17:24 -You start to act crazy. I Samuel 17:28 Courage - the ability to disregard fear in the presence of danger or uncertainty Courage is __________ defined by circumstances. Three ways you can be ___________ through God’s _______________.

_______________ what God has said about you.

I Samuel 17:26; 36 2. _______________ God is with you. 3. You have to ______________. I Samuel 17:45-47 • It’s important to remember, know, recite verses, BUT you have to take action! • David’s brothers had to have known the same things that David was saying. You are a WARRIOR and our people need YOU! You are in a place of ___________ and ___________ this week. And always remember that you are...God’s masterpiece. Ephesians 2:10 I Samuel 17:26, 32 When everyone else could only see a big ___________, David saw a big God! The difference between hope and hopeless - “The battle is the !” You can be a ___________ -. Hopelessness can be replaced with hope. Hurt can be replaced with ___________. Heartache can be replaced with joy. The broken can be made ___________. “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13