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Living a Fearless Life in Jesus

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Sermon Outline Title: Live Your Life Without Fear

1. Text, Theme, Big Idea

  • Text: Psalm 23:1–6

  • Theme: Confidence and contentment in the care of the Good Shepherd

  • Big Idea: The 23rd Psalm isn’t about death—it’s about life under the goodness, guidance, and grace of the Shepherd who never leaves His sheep.

1. The Shepherd’s Provision – “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.”

  • God’s people have no reason to live in want when they trust the One who owns it all.

  • AA. We want because we fail to trust. When we place our full confidence in the Shepherd, He provides all our needs.

  • BB. God says in Malachi 3, “Prove Me now… and see if I will not open the windows of heaven.” Trust and obedience unlock blessing.

  • Alliterated Points: Provision, Plenty, and Proof.

2. The Shepherd’s Peace – “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures… beside still waters.”

  • The imagery of green pastures and calm waters paints a picture of spiritual peace and safety.

  • AA. True peace doesn’t come from the world—it comes from being right with the Shepherd.

  • BB. The world craves peace and looks to false saviors, but only Jesus gives that inner calm that “passes all understanding.” (Philippians 4:7)

  • Illustration: Like a river at dawn—still as glass—so is the believer’s soul when it’s resting in God.

  • Alliterated Points: Peace, Presence, and Protection.

3. The Shepherd’s Restoration – “He restoreth my soul.”

  • Only the Shepherd can renew a broken heart and restore lost hope.

  • AA. To live without hope is to cease to live. Christ revives the soul and gives it eternal purpose.

  • BB. The atheist lives without hope beyond this life; the believer lives knowing the best is yet to come.

  • Alliterated Points: Renewal, Revival, and Rebirth.

4. The Shepherd’s Protection – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…”

  • Even in life’s darkest valleys, we need not fear—the Shepherd walks with us.

  • AA. Fear is the devil’s tool, but love is God’s cure. Perfect love casts out fear.

  • BB. The fearless believer is untouchable by fear’s power because faith keeps them standing strong.

  • Alliterated Points: Valley, Victory, and Valor.

5. The Shepherd’s Sufficiency – “I shall not want.”

  • This one “shall not” in the Psalm sums up the heart of contentment.

  • AA. I shall not want. God’s provision satisfies all needs.

  • BB. I shall not whine. Complaining reveals a lack of gratitude and weakens faith.

  • CC. I shall not wallow. Self-pity blinds us to God’s blessings.

  • DD. I shall not worry. Worry ends where prayer begins. Pray more, fret less.

  • Alliterated Points: Contentment, Confidence, and Calm.

6. Illustration / Example
A shepherd once said, “My sheep know my voice because they’ve learned to trust me in the dark.” Likewise, God’s children learn His voice best in the valleys—where His rod and staff comfort and guide.

7. Conclusion / Invitation
Psalm 23 isn’t a psalm of death—it’s a psalm of life. The Good Shepherd leads, feeds, restores, and protects His sheep through every season. You don’t have to walk this life alone. Trust His goodness, follow His voice, and you’ll find peace that never fades and a table prepared for you even in the presence of your enemies.

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