Sermon Outline Title: Faith in Jesus Overcomes all Fear
Bible Text: Psalm 27:1-4
Theme: The Lord Is My Light, My Salvation, and My Strength
Big Idea: When fear rises against us, faith reminds us who our God is — our light in darkness, our salvation in trouble, and our strength in weakness.
1. The Two Kinds of Fear
a. The Bible mentions fear around 400 times, and it carries two distinct meanings.
b. The first is the fear of the Lord, a deep reverence and respect for the Almighty — the Creator, Sustainer, and Judge of all.
c. The Bible promises that wisdom begins with this kind of fear; it leads to obedience and blessing.
d. The lack of this reverential fear has caused the moral and spiritual decline we see in America today.
a. The second kind of fear is the one that grips our hearts — that gut-turning anxiety that twists us inside.
b. This fear is the enemy of faith, a weapon of Satan to weaken our trust in God and our compassion for others.
c. But 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
d. The love of Jesus drives out this kind of fear, and fills our hearts with courage, peace, and confidence.
2. David’s Three Statements of Faith (Psalm 27:1)
a. “The Lord is my light — whom shall I fear!” God guides our steps, sees what lies ahead, and protects us from unseen dangers.
b. “The Lord is my salvation — whom shall I fear!” He delivers us from the traps and troubles the enemy sets before us.
c. “The Lord is my strength — whom shall I fear!” With Christ in our hearts, there is no adversity too great to overcome.
d. When the Lord is your light, salvation, and strength — fear has no place to stand.
a. David’s confidence didn’t come from his own power or skill, but from his faith in a powerful God.
b. His courage flowed from knowing that no enemy could stand against the God who fought for him.
c. When fear knocks at your door, let faith answer — and you’ll find no one there.
3. The Courage of a Fearless Warrior
a. David was a mighty warrior for God — he killed lions and bears, faced giants, and conquered armies.
b. He didn’t hide in fear or doubt what God could do; he trusted completely in God’s strength.
c. He overcame every obstacle, problem, and attack through faith and confidence in the Lord.
d. The same power that sustained David will sustain you — but only when you trust, not tremble.
a. The devil wants you to fight battles in your own strength; God calls you to fight them in His.
b. You may come out with a few scrapes and bruises, but you’ll come out victorious.
c. You can say with David, “If God be for me, who can be against me!”
4. The Devil’s Strategy to Bring Fear
a. Satan will attack from multiple directions, trying to stretch you thin and make you give up.
b. He’ll whisper lies: “You’re not worthy. You’re not good enough. You’ll never succeed.”
c. But those lies are silenced when you remember that Jesus has already defeated him.
d. The Word of God is your sword — and faith is your shield against every fearful thought.
a. The devil told me the same lies: “You’re not fit to preach, not holy enough, not strong enough.”
b. But I told him, “You’re right — I’m not. But Jesus forgave me, saved me, and filled me with His Spirit.”
c. The devil’s goal is to silence your voice with fear — but God’s power enables you to speak with courage.
d. Like David, we can declare, “The Lord is my light, my salvation, and my strength — whom shall I fear?”
5. Faith Through the Storms
a. Last year, fear came in many forms — sickness, storms, and suffering — but God proved faithful through them all.
b. When Lera was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, fear filled our hearts, but faith held us steady.
c. When hurricane winds took down the trees and power lines, I stood praying in the storm — and God spared our home.
d. When our grandson was born prematurely, and when Lera faced deadly infection, God gave strength beyond understanding.
a. Through every trial, the Lord reminded us of His promise — “I will not put more on you than you can bear.”
b. He carried us through, healed our hearts, and restored our peace.
c. We learned firsthand that faith doesn’t stop the storm — it holds you steady through it.
Illustration / Example:
A small bird clings to a branch in the middle of a storm, wind whipping and rain pouring. It’s not afraid — not because the storm isn’t real, but because its grip is strong. That’s what faith does for a believer. The storm may rage, but when your grip is on God, you won’t fall.
Alliterated Main Points:
Fear – The reverence of God and the enemy of faith.
Faith – David’s trust in God’s light, salvation, and strength.
Fight – The courage to face life’s battles with confidence in the Lord.
Fiend – The devil’s deceit and how to silence his lies.
Fortitude – The strength to stand through every storm.
Conclusion / Invitation:
Fear is one of the devil’s greatest tools to weaken the faith of God’s people. But when you look to Jesus, fear loses its grip. He is your light when life is dark, your salvation when life is uncertain, and your strength when life is heavy. Whatever storm you’re facing today — sickness, sorrow, or fear — trust the One who has already overcome the world. Look to Jesus more, and you’ll fear less.