SERMON SERIES: DON’T 

PART 3: FEAR OF REJECTION 

LUKE 9:23-26 

READ-UNDERSTAND-APPLY 

MAY 3, 2020 

1) Fear of rejection of______.

Fear of rejection began in the Garden

Genesis 3:10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.

I don’t believe normal human beings want to be rejected by God, people, animals, or the earth. 

Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. 

2) Fear of rejection of _______.

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

1 Samuel 15:24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. 

3) Fear of rejection can ________ _______. 

It’s a politically correct country.

1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

4) Fear of rejection can be overcome by _________.

Leviticus 19:17 (NLT) Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.

Psalms 37:19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Challenge: Don’t let the fear of rejection limit God.
Encouragement: