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  HOPE VS. FEAR
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing hope over fear
by trusting in God's unwavering presence and care in our lives.

Topics: "Gods Providence", "Faith And Trust"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 32:8, Isaiah 41:13, Isaiah 64:4, Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 28:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Ephesians 3:20, 1 Peter 5:7

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about the unwavering presence and care of God
in our lives, emphasizing the need to trust in His guidance and
provision. He encourages believers to hold fast to God's hand, knowing
that He will lead them safely through all circumstances and provide
strength when needed. By focusing on the present moment and entrusting
tomorrow to the faithful Father, we can find peace and rest in His
constant shepherding. The sermon highlights the assurance that God, as
our loving Shepherd, is with us every day, in every situation, and will
intricately plan and unfold His purposes for our lives with love and
care.

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"Lo, I am with you all the appointed days" (Matt. 28:20, Variorum
Version).

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life in fear.
Rather look at them with full hope that, as they arise, God, whose you
are, will deliver you out of them. He has kept you hitherto; do you but
hold fast to His dear hand, and He will lead you safely through all
things; and when you cannot stand, He will bear you in His arms.

Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting
Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow, and every
day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you
unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, put aside all anxious
thoughts and imaginations. --Frances do Sales

"The Lord is my shepherd."

Not was, not may be, nor will be. "The Lord is my shepherd," is on
Sunday, is on Monday, and is through every day of the week; is in
January, is in December, and every month of the year; is at home, and is
in China; is in peace, and, is in war; in abundance, and in penury.

--J. Hudson Taylor

HE will silently plan for thee,

Object thou of omniscient care;

God Himself undertakes to be

Thy Pilot through each subtle snare.

He WILL silently plan for thee,

So certainly, He cannot fail!

Rest on the faithfulness of God,

In Him thou surely shalt prevail.

He will SILENTLY plan for thee

Some wonderful surprise of love.

Eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard,

But it is kept for thee above.

He will silently PLAN for thee,

His purposes shall all unfold;

The tangled skein shall shine at last,

A masterpiece of skill untold.

He will silently plan FOR THEE,

Happy child of a Father's care,

As though no other claimed His love,

But thou alone to Him wert dear.

--E. Mary Grimes

Whatever our faith says God is, He will be.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/hope-vs-fear/
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