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Tag Archives: fear

Gratitude and Philippians 4:6-7

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 8, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 8, 2020avatar

This past Sunday I shared with you about Philippians 4:6-7 which states, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged anxiety, fear, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Philippians 4:6-7, Prayer, Worry

Virus Fear and Our Want of Safety

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 16, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 16, 2020avatar

A few months ago I was of the opinion that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to subside come summer, but today I am thinking differently. We are half way through July and the COVID culture is ramping up its influence … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged COVID-19, fear, Luke 21:26-28, return of Christ

Coronavirus, Anxiety, and Hebrews 13:8

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 6, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 6, 2020avatar

It may not be the first Bible promise you have thought of when dealing with your coronavirus anxiety, but it is very applicable. Hebrews 13:8 states, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Consider this encouraging … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, fear, Hebrews 13:8, Philippians 4:6, Worry

How to Cast Out Fear

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 26, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 26, 2020avatar

We are now about two weeks into this coronavirus crises and sometimes fear can creep back into our hearts, especially as there is still no end is in sight. The first week reminded me of a good Ohio winter snow … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 John 4:18, coronavirus, COVID-19, fear, fear not, God is love, how to cast our fear, Love

1 Samuel 17:11 and Fear in the Camp?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 19, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 19, 2020avatar

You are familiar with the story of David and Goliath and today I want to point out the little known similarity to that account and our current coronovirus pandemic. It begins in 1 Samuel 17:11 where the Scriptures records that … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, CrossHope Chapel, David and Goliath, fear, fear not

2 Timothy 1:7 and Spirit of Fear?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 18, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 19, 2020avatar

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to a fearful Timothy, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). I say fearful because Timothy was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, angels, coronavirus, COVID-19, CrossHope Chapel, fear, fearfulness, Prayer, Psalm 51:10-12, Psalm 91, shut-in, sound mind, spirit of fear, spirit of love

A New Year, Again

CrossHope Chapel Posted on January 1, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJanuary 1, 2019avatar

Someone once said, “A birth of a baby is God’s way of saying the world must go on.” I don’t know who said that or why that has stuck in my memory, but there is some truth to that. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2019, fear, Isaiah 26:3-4, new year

Fear at Christmas

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 24, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 24, 2018avatar

Christmas time is nearly always portrayed in the media as a happy, positive, encouraging season but that is simply not always the case. The good news is that our God knows that. When the sun sets tonight and it’s Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Christmas, fear, Luke 2:10-11

Political Fear

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 29, 2017 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 29, 2017avatar

There is no question, from a Christian perspective, that America has gone through a recent period of leadership that has trampled on our religious freedom. Much of the harmful effects of elevating social ideologies over civil security and sexuality above … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged America, fear, last days

Merry Christmas!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 24, 2016 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 1, 2017avatar

My favorite verse from the Christmas story is found in Luke 2:10 where the angel said to fearful shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (ESV). Recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Christmas, fear, Luke 2:10, Luke 2:15

No Lives Matter…

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 8, 2016 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 20, 2017avatar

No lives matter to Satan and his followers. Those who follow him may not walk around conscientiously declaring their allegiance to satanic forces, but their own behavior declares it. John 10:10 tells us that Satan is not interested in tolerance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged America, fear, John 10:10, lawlessness, Satan, signs, society, violence

Troubles Are Not The End

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 28, 2016 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 2, 2017avatar

When we signed up for the Christian life, we weren’t given a bubble to protect us from the pains and problems of the world around us. Being a believer in Jesus Christ doesn’t exempt us from the troubles of being human … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Christian life, coping, fear, Grace, sorrow, trials, trouble

Follow-up on John 6:16-21

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 26, 2016 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 6, 2018avatar

Here are a few follow-up thoughts from Sunday morning’s teaching on John 6:16-21 when Jesus walked on water… • Here are the verses that I had on the flip chart dealing with facing fear (remember that if you view this post … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged fear, John 6, walking on water

Facing Fearful Times?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 18, 2015 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 2, 2017avatar

Here are three verses to mediate on when you are facing fearful times for whatever the circumstance is… “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bible Study, fear, fear not, teaching series

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