Fearless - Part 1: Perfect Solution
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April 05, 2026
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Salvation and Baptism Class - for Elementary Kids & Parents, April 12th
We want to equip you to have great conversations at home with your elementary students about their faith and about baptism! So - join us for our Kids Salvation & Baptism class, Sunday April 12th in the meeting room at each campus. The classes will start at 9am at both campuses. Mark that box on your Connection Card to sign up.
OneLife Students, United Night - April 15th
Wednesday night, April 15th, our middle & high school students from both campuses will be coming together for a United Night. There will be games, worship, and a great message. It will take place at the Ball Road Campus. Doors open at 6:30pm and we will wrap up at 8:15pm. There will also be food, so students, be sure to come hungry! For more information mark the OneLife Students box on the Connection Card.
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Mark the baptism box on your Connection Card and we’ll help you get started.
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GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
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START TALKING:
When have you found the perfect solution for something that you didn't think was possible before?
What is one thing that you have an irrational fear about, so much so that you don't even care what someone else might think about you and this fear?
START THINKING:
Read 1 John 4:18.
This fear is not talking about our natural fears, but something greater; something spiritual. What is it? How does this fear show up in our lives even if it isn't something often spoken about or acknowledged?
Read Luke 2:42-44.
In this verse we see the humanity of Jesus. If the word "fear' in 1 John 4:18 literally means "terror, dread, or alarm," how do we see Jesus dealing with this very thing? How does this make Jesus relatable to you and me?
START SHARING:
Read John 18:2-5.
Jesus was able to boldly step into his fear, because while he was fully man dealing with fear he was also fully God able to conquer it. When have you experienced trying to avoid fear or what leads you to fear, but when you finally stepped into it trusting God, you were able to see Him conquer that fear?
The context of 1 John 4:18 points to the reality that our greatest fear is the fear of condemnation. This can look like not really believing God has forgiven us or that my temptation/sin/addiction/insecurity is too great for God to overcome. How do you experience this fear? How have you experienced the perfect love of your Father driving out that fear?
Read Luke 22:42-44 and then read John 18:2-5. What was the difference between Jesus asking his Father to take this away from him and being in such anguish he sweat drops of blood to him then boldly facing that same fear and conquering it? What did He do and what did God do for him?
When have you experienced that same thing? Or if/when you haven't experienced that, what do you need to do that Jesus did? How do you know when you are being strengthened to step into your fear?
START DOING:
What can you do this week to take your fears to the Lord? Start by naming them and then honestly praying to your Father that He would take that fear from you.
Read John 19:21. How does the reality of fear impact the story of what God has done in your life, and how can you tell this story to others this week as you are sent out to live on mission?
START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the microchurch to boldly face their fears knowing that God is greater and stronger than any fear we may have. Pray that the victory given to each of us through the death and resurrection of Jesus would be on full display as we live "sent out" as those commissioned to lead others to experience Jesus. .
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CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, click here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
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WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
April 05, 2026
YouVersion
Sermon Page
Podcast Audio
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Salvation and Baptism Class - for Elementary Kids & Parents, April 12th
We want to equip you to have great conversations at home with your elementary students about their faith and about baptism! So - join us for our Kids Salvation & Baptism class, Sunday April 12th in the meeting room at each campus. The classes will start at 9am at both campuses. Mark that box on your Connection Card to sign up.
OneLife Students, United Night - April 15th
Wednesday night, April 15th, our middle & high school students from both campuses will be coming together for a United Night. There will be games, worship, and a great message. It will take place at the Ball Road Campus. Doors open at 6:30pm and we will wrap up at 8:15pm. There will also be food, so students, be sure to come hungry! For more information mark the OneLife Students box on the Connection Card.
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Mark the baptism box on your Connection Card and we’ll help you get started.
_____________________
GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
_____________________
Bottom Line: Jesus faced the cross without fear so that I could live without fear.
1 John 4:18 NIV
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Luke 22:42-44 NIV
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
John 18:2-5 NIV
Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.)
1. Jesus did not avoid Fear. He conquered it.
John 19:30 NIV
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
2. The cross absorbed everything I fear the most.
Matthew 28:5-6 NIV
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
3. The resurrection destroyed the greatest fear of all.
John 20:19-21 NIV
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.Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
4. Fear is natural. Peace is supernatural.
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START TALKING:
When have you found the perfect solution for something that you didn't think was possible before?
What is one thing that you have an irrational fear about, so much so that you don't even care what someone else might think about you and this fear?
START THINKING:
Read 1 John 4:18.
This fear is not talking about our natural fears, but something greater; something spiritual. What is it? How does this fear show up in our lives even if it isn't something often spoken about or acknowledged?
Read Luke 2:42-44.
In this verse we see the humanity of Jesus. If the word "fear' in 1 John 4:18 literally means "terror, dread, or alarm," how do we see Jesus dealing with this very thing? How does this make Jesus relatable to you and me?
START SHARING:
Read John 18:2-5.
Jesus was able to boldly step into his fear, because while he was fully man dealing with fear he was also fully God able to conquer it. When have you experienced trying to avoid fear or what leads you to fear, but when you finally stepped into it trusting God, you were able to see Him conquer that fear?
The context of 1 John 4:18 points to the reality that our greatest fear is the fear of condemnation. This can look like not really believing God has forgiven us or that my temptation/sin/addiction/insecurity is too great for God to overcome. How do you experience this fear? How have you experienced the perfect love of your Father driving out that fear?
Read Luke 22:42-44 and then read John 18:2-5. What was the difference between Jesus asking his Father to take this away from him and being in such anguish he sweat drops of blood to him then boldly facing that same fear and conquering it? What did He do and what did God do for him?
When have you experienced that same thing? Or if/when you haven't experienced that, what do you need to do that Jesus did? How do you know when you are being strengthened to step into your fear?
START DOING:
What can you do this week to take your fears to the Lord? Start by naming them and then honestly praying to your Father that He would take that fear from you.
Read John 19:21. How does the reality of fear impact the story of what God has done in your life, and how can you tell this story to others this week as you are sent out to live on mission?
START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the microchurch to boldly face their fears knowing that God is greater and stronger than any fear we may have. Pray that the victory given to each of us through the death and resurrection of Jesus would be on full display as we live "sent out" as those commissioned to lead others to experience Jesus. .
_______________________________
CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, click here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
_____________________
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
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