Fearless - Part 5: Misplaced Fear
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May 03, 2026
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spots for Student Life Camp are almost gone—don’t wait to lock yours in!
OneLife Students is heading to Student Life Camp at Lee University, June 1st–5th, and this is an incredible opportunity for your student to grow closer to God, build stronger friendships in their small group, and create lasting memories with their leaders. The total cost is $379, with a $75 non-refundable deposit due at registration (applied toward the total). All remaining balances must be paid by May 8th, 2026. If your student is planning to go, now is the time to act—once spots are filled, registration will close. Sign up today at onelifeknox.com/camp.
Mother’s Day is coming! - May 10
To all of our moms, we want to say a big thank you for all that you are and all that you do for our families. Your love, strength, and faithfulness make a lasting impact every single day. As a way to honor you this Mother’s Day, we’ll have a photo booth set up in the lobby for you and your family to capture some special memories together. We are so grateful for you and appreciate the countless ways you pour into your families.
Senior Sunday, May 17th
Senior Sunday is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our graduating seniors! Join us on Sunday, May 17th, during the 10:45am Service at Ball Road or the 10am Service at Knox Center as we take time as a church family to honor these students, pray over them, and encourage them as they step into an exciting new season of life. It’s going to be a meaningful and memorable moment you won’t want to miss! If you have a graduating high school senior you’d like to make sure is recognized, be sure to write “Senior” on your connection card.
Stay Connected Through the OneLife App
From watching services, to Micro Church discussion guides, to online giving, family resources and more - the OneLife app has everything you need to stay connected with our church. The app is also available on Apple TV and Roku so you can watch services on your TV at home! Download the mobile version of the app on your phone by going to onelifeknox.com/app on your phone’s web browser. And on Apple TV and Roku simply search the app store for “OneLife” and look for our logo.
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START TALKING:
We live in a world of trends and followers. What are some examples you've seen of people trying to jump on trends to (in all reality) impress other people? What are some of the more bizarre things you have seen people do to impress other people or be like other people?
START THINKING:
Read 1 Samuel 15:1-9. What did God tell Saul to do?
What did Saul do instead?
Read 1 Samuel 15:10-15. What did Saul attempt to justify?
Read 1 Samuel 15:16-25. What did Saul say was the reason he did not fully obey God? What were the long-term consequences for this?
START SHARING:
Saul's worry about what people thought about him led him to compromise and do what they wanted and thought was right rather than what God told him to do. When have you found that you are prone to compromise obedience in God because of what people think?
Even after Saul was told that there would consequences for being more concerned about people than he was what God thought of him, he still prioritized their opinions of him (1 Samuel 15:30) over what God said about him. What spiritual priorities get distorted when we worry more about what people think than what God thinks? When have you experienced this?
START DOING:
Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. Only the one who died for me matters! What can you do this week to live out this verse and this truth?
Read 2 Corinthians 10:5. How can this verse help you this week when you find those thoughts creeping in to worry about what someone is going to think about you?
START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the micro church to embrace the truth that their Father loves them unconditionally and gives us more than good enough in exchange for our not good enough. Pray that we each have an opportunity to share this truth and our story with our "one" this week!
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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.
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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)?
May 03, 2026
YouVersion
Sermon Page
Podcast Audio
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spots for Student Life Camp are almost gone—don’t wait to lock yours in!
OneLife Students is heading to Student Life Camp at Lee University, June 1st–5th, and this is an incredible opportunity for your student to grow closer to God, build stronger friendships in their small group, and create lasting memories with their leaders. The total cost is $379, with a $75 non-refundable deposit due at registration (applied toward the total). All remaining balances must be paid by May 8th, 2026. If your student is planning to go, now is the time to act—once spots are filled, registration will close. Sign up today at onelifeknox.com/camp.
Mother’s Day is coming! - May 10
To all of our moms, we want to say a big thank you for all that you are and all that you do for our families. Your love, strength, and faithfulness make a lasting impact every single day. As a way to honor you this Mother’s Day, we’ll have a photo booth set up in the lobby for you and your family to capture some special memories together. We are so grateful for you and appreciate the countless ways you pour into your families.
Senior Sunday, May 17th
Senior Sunday is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our graduating seniors! Join us on Sunday, May 17th, during the 10:45am Service at Ball Road or the 10am Service at Knox Center as we take time as a church family to honor these students, pray over them, and encourage them as they step into an exciting new season of life. It’s going to be a meaningful and memorable moment you won’t want to miss! If you have a graduating high school senior you’d like to make sure is recognized, be sure to write “Senior” on your connection card.
Stay Connected Through the OneLife App
From watching services, to Micro Church discussion guides, to online giving, family resources and more - the OneLife app has everything you need to stay connected with our church. The app is also available on Apple TV and Roku so you can watch services on your TV at home! Download the mobile version of the app on your phone by going to onelifeknox.com/app on your phone’s web browser. And on Apple TV and Roku simply search the app store for “OneLife” and look for our logo.
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.
_____________________
Proverbs 29:25 NLT
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
Bottom Line: A healthy fear of God sets me free from the unhealthy fear of what people think.
1 Samuel 15:24 NLT
Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the LORD’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.
1. Fear of what people think leads to compromise.
1 Samuel 15:30 NLT
Then Saul pleaded again, “I know I have sinned. But please, at least honor me before the elders of my people and before Israel by coming back with me so that I may worship the LORD your God.”
2, Fear of what people think distorts my priorities.
1 Samuel 15:34-35 NLT
Then Samuel went home to Ramah, and Saul returned to his house at Gibeah of Saul.Samuel never went to meet with Saul again, but he mourned constantly for him. And the LORD was sorry he had ever made Saul king of Israel.
3. Fear of what people think has long-term consequences.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NLT
Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
4. Only the one who died for me matters.
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START TALKING:
We live in a world of trends and followers. What are some examples you've seen of people trying to jump on trends to (in all reality) impress other people? What are some of the more bizarre things you have seen people do to impress other people or be like other people?
START THINKING:
Read 1 Samuel 15:1-9. What did God tell Saul to do?
What did Saul do instead?
Read 1 Samuel 15:10-15. What did Saul attempt to justify?
Read 1 Samuel 15:16-25. What did Saul say was the reason he did not fully obey God? What were the long-term consequences for this?
START SHARING:
Saul's worry about what people thought about him led him to compromise and do what they wanted and thought was right rather than what God told him to do. When have you found that you are prone to compromise obedience in God because of what people think?
Even after Saul was told that there would consequences for being more concerned about people than he was what God thought of him, he still prioritized their opinions of him (1 Samuel 15:30) over what God said about him. What spiritual priorities get distorted when we worry more about what people think than what God thinks? When have you experienced this?
START DOING:
Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. Only the one who died for me matters! What can you do this week to live out this verse and this truth?
Read 2 Corinthians 10:5. How can this verse help you this week when you find those thoughts creeping in to worry about what someone is going to think about you?
START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the micro church to embrace the truth that their Father loves them unconditionally and gives us more than good enough in exchange for our not good enough. Pray that we each have an opportunity to share this truth and our story with our "one" this week!
_______________________________
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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