First Church Charlotte

August 21, 2019, | Pastor Nathan Elms Foundations: Fear is a part of life. Fear, in context, can be the right emotion. Yet fear can also be our enemy. Indeed, fear is the currency of the devil. Fear is the common battle of all believers. There are 365 times in the scripture where we are commanded to overcome our fear. The opposite of faith isn't doubt – it is fear. There are three great enemies of the church 1. A wounded spirit. 2.) A railing spirit. 3.) A fearful spirit Question: How can I tell the difference between normal fear and spiritual oppression? Importantly, the correct initial response is always practical. Prayer. Fasting. Faith. Confession. Our lives are lived forward but understood looking backwards. Whether or not we understand, we are still called to be faithful. "Faith-full" Don’t fall for the wrong assumption that “understanding” something will make it easier to do the right thing. It may have the opposite effect. However, there are some questions we can ask to help contextualize o