1. We are not like this World
1.1. We live by faith , not by fear
1.1.1. John 14:1 (NLT) 1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
1.1.2. John 14:27 (NLT) 27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
1.1.2.1. Peace of mind
1.1.2.2. Peace of heart
1.1.3. Is not thinking He have had a va
1.1.3.1. Our God is faithful
1.1.3.2. He is good! Our God has a plan!
1.1.3.3. He won't leave us. He won't for sake us.
1.1.3.4. Romans 8:28 (NLT) 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
1.1.4. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
1.1.5. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) 7 For we live by faith, not by sight.
1.2. We are sacrificial not selfish
1.2.1. Well... actually we are all selfish
1.2.2. Our Goal is to become more and more like Christ, who was perfectly unselfish
1.2.3. Philippians 2:3 (NLT) 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
1.2.3.1. Not go out and hord allergy medication!!
1.2.4. Philippians 2:4 (NLT) 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
1.2.5. First Century Christians while under intense persecution
1.2.5.1. Acts 2:44 (NIV) 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.
1.2.5.2. Acts 2:45 (NIV) 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
1.2.5.2.1. We will get to give😊
1.2.5.3. Acts 2:46 (NIV) 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
1.2.5.3.1. Is time for a daily faith
1.2.5.3.2. We are trying a zoom Bible Study
1.2.5.4. Acts 2:47 (NIV) 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
1.2.5.4.1. God is going to use this time in the world to reach people!
1.3. We shine the light, We do not hide it!
1.3.1. Matthew 5:15 (NIV) 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
1.3.2. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
1.3.3. People are looking for hope
1.3.3.1. We are radical, aggressive, wild, faith. Hope, dealers!
1.3.4. COVID-19 is Contagious
1.3.4.1. Hope is also contagious
2. NOT
2.1. We are Not of this world
2.2. Do not grieve or panic like those who do Not have hope
2.3. Do not be afraid I bring you good news and great joy
2.4. I did not, for the healthy but for the sick not the righteous but for sinners
2.5. We are not of this world
2.6. Do not live by bread alone, but by every word of God
2.7. Jesus does not lead us into temptation, but he delivers us from evil
2.8. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up treasures in heaven
2.9. Do not worry about tomorrow, each day has enough trouble of it's own
2.10. We walk by faith, not by sight
2.11. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of love power and a sound mind
2.12. Jesus prayed, not my will but yours be done!
2.13. We are saved by grace and not by works
2.14. We are justified by faith in Christ not by the works of the law
2.15. God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation
2.16. Do not set your minds on earthly things rather set your minds on things above
2.17. Let perseverance finish its work not lacking in anything
2.18. Do not become weary in doing good
2.19. This is not, not a battle 🤨
2.20. We struggle not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this world
2.21. We will not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good
2.22. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise
2.23. We will not grieve like the rest of mankind who have no hope
2.24. We will not give up meeting together
2.24.1. It might be online but we are going to shout loud
2.25. The Lord is our helper we will not be afraid
2.26. We are not ashamed of the name of the Jesus or the power of the gospel It's the gospel That brings salvation to everyone who believes!
2.27. We can not stop talking about what we have seen and heard
2.28. We will not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, make a request known to God.
2.29. We will not succumb to fear but enjoy the peace of God that passes all understanding
3. Sum it up
3.1. We live by faith Not by fear
3.2. We are sacrificial Not selfish
3.3. We shine the light We do not hide it!
3.4. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV) 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
3.4.1. You are the jar of clay
3.5. 2 Corinthians 4:8 (NIV) 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
3.6. 2 Corinthians 4:9 (NIV) 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
4. Message Video
5. COVID-19
5.1. It's spreading
5.2. Stock market is crashing
5.3. People are panicking
6. What should we do?
6.1. Do not worry about it and assume it is not a big deal or a hoax?
6.2. Buy extra hand sanitizer toilet paper and prepare for the end of the world?
6.3. Life now
6.3.1. No sports
6.3.2. Travel bans
6.3.3. Bare shelves
6.3.4. News
6.3.5. No toilet paper
6.3.6. No peanut butter
6.3.7. Us rednecks know how to use leaves
6.4. Don't make any big decisions
6.5. Christians are different
6.5.1. Last Week
6.5.2. We make decisions different
6.5.2.1. Romans 12:2 (NLT) 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
6.5.2.1.1. To do it God's way we must reject the world's way
6.5.2.2. Colossians 3:2 (NLT) 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
6.5.3. WE ARE NOT AFRAID