Fresh Start Christian Church
Topic: Peace and Favor
Main Scripture: 1 John 4:4-11,19
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. We love Him because He first loved us.
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Do Not Be Afraid or Discouraged – Joshua 1:1-11
Do Not be afraid or discouraged
- Afraid: to tremble, dread, fear, oppress, break, be terrified, cause to tremble
- Feeling fear or anxiety, frightened, worried that something undesirable will occur or be done.
- Discouraged: to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid
- Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
Be strong and courageous
- Strong: to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute
- able to withstand great force or pressure
- Courageous: to be strong, alert, brave, bold
- mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
In times of fear or discouragement, remember…
- Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
- The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him. (Nahum 1:7)
- But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. (1 Peter 4:7)
- Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22)
- So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6)
Action Steps: Memory Verse: Luke 2:14
Additional Scriptures: Numbers 13:16-27, Numbers 14:1-9, Isaiah 41:10
Announcements:
Sunday Worship Service in-person and via Facebook Live weekly at 10:30 am. There will also be a virtual fellowship via Zoom after service. Communion will be observed every third Sunday of the month. Those in need of communion cups, please register here: https://forms.gle/f7nB5kCucS7aQzZ76.
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Children’s Church is in-person every Sunday at 10:30am. For more information, click here: Children’s Church
Griffin Toastmasters is held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please email freshstartccga@gmail.com if you would like to attend. The next meeting is September 9, 2025.
Adult Bible Study: Live Free: A Study of Galatians by Elizabeth Woodson Thursdays, beginning September 4, 2025, through October 23, 2025, from 7-8:30 pm EST.
Annual Women’s Retreat, October 9-11, 2025, Greenville, SC. Save the Date and register HERE. Download your reminder here: Womens Retreat 2025