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The Persecuted Church

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What makes a fearless Christian?

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What are you afraid of?

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ABLUTOPHOBIA

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ACROPHOBIA

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CHOROPHOBIA

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CHRONOPHOBIA

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What scares you?

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Jesus gives us strength

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Jesus gives us strengthJohn 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders,

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Jesus gives us strengthJohn 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

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Jesus gives us strengthJohn 20:21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

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The Persecuted Church

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James Video

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Desire Christ and the resurrection

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Desire Christ and the resurrection1 Peter 1:3-4Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.

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Desire Christ and the resurrectionPhilippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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What makes a fearless Christian?

- Finds their strength in the Holy Spirit

- Desires Christ and His kingdom

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How?1. A fearless Christian spreads the gospel.

2. A fearless Christian prays.

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Ephesians 6:18-20And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

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Help for Pastors

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Help for Widows

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Emergency Relief

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Thank you!