Understanding Real Success
Conquering Fear Week 2
Gary Moritz
Part of Conquering Fear—A Study in Joshua
February 17, 2020

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Pastor Gary Moritz
pastor@cityunited.church

INTRODUCTION

When God calls us for bigger things, it can be scary. Bigger things and bigger dreams require full dependency on God as we step into the unknown. People live with fear every day which can paralyze us and hinder our ability to move forward.

Imagine your life without fear! Come and discover how Joshua conquered his fears through a strong dependency on God.

Big faith is confident obedience to the Word of God regardless of the circumstances or the consequences. God told Joshua to “be strong and of good courage; be not afraid.” (Joshua 1:9)

In this collection of talks, we will look at Joshua’s life and learn how to trust God more and fear less.

February 9      Changing How You Think
February 16     Understanding Real Success
February 23     Pressing on While Facing Pushback
March 1         Stepping Out on Faith When Others Won't
March 8         Setbacks Are God's Comebacks
March 15        Decisions Dictate Your Destiny
March 22        Taking Back What Is God’s
March 29        Don’t Give Up
April 5         Building Faith in the Next Generation

TEXT: Joshua 1:1-18 (CSB, Old Testament)

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CONQUERING FEAR WEEK #2:

Understanding Real Success

I. FOCUS ON YOUR (v. 1-2)

A. Let go of the

(v. 1-2a)

“Moses said to Joshua, ‘Select some men for us and go fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with God’s staff in my hand.’ 10Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.” —Exodus 17:9-10a

“… But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead.” —Philippians 3:13b

B. Latch on to the

(v. 2b)

“Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it.” —Habakkuk 2:2

II. REMEMBER GOD’S (v. 3-6)

A. God’s

(v. 3-4)

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” —Matthew 6:33

B. God’s

(v. 5-6, 9)

“You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” —1 John 4:4

C. God’s

(v. 7)

“The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed. 8He will be like a tree planted by water: it sends its roots out toward a stream, it doesn’t fear when heat comes, and its foliage remains green. It will not worry in a year of drought or cease producing fruit.” ar to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” —Jeremiah 17:7-8

III. OBEY GOD’S (v. 7-18)

A. Success is not based on:

  1. How you

    “Humans do not see what the Lord sees, for humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.” —1 Samuel 16:7

  2. What you

    “He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.” —Luke 12:15

  3. Who or what you

    “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the false prophets.” —Luke 6:26

B. Success is based on

to the Word of God (v. 8)

  1. and the Word. (v. 8a)

    “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” —Luke 11:28

  2. on the Word. (v. 8b)

    “Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I bear your name, Lord God of Armies.” —Jeremiah 15:16

  3. what the Word says. (v. 8c)

    “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.” —Matthew 7:24-25

Study the Word using S.P.E.C.S.

• S

the passage

Pick out major points and put them in your own words.

• P

to claim

There are over 30,000 promises in the Bible.

“… it is impossible for God to lie…” —Hebrews 6:18b

• E

to follow or avoid

There are 2,930 people with incredible stories in the Bible.

“These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction …” —1 Corinthians 10:11a

• C

to obey

“But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” —James 1:22

• S

to confess

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9

CONCLUSION:

Are you basing your idea
of success on God’s definition in His Word?

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