<description>Fear Not
Luke 1:26-35
December 14, 2025


Fear:  Mental, emotional projection of an unwanted result.
Fear:  A result of “broken connection” (see Adam)
Inadequacies: failure; past; lack
Others judgement; rejection; second-guessing; close circle; “outside” enemies
“Lingering labels”; hearsay, critics perceptions
Loss, lack, disability


Fear Not!  A loving and Direct Command!
Poisons relationships! Fear drives manipulation, control
Root of anxiety, unrest
Quenches productivity, aspiration
Counters Love (1 John 4:16-18)
Invites spiritual enemies!  Interrupts the ministry of the Holy Spirit


Fighting Fear
Recognize it!  Ask the Holy Spirit (The Spirit of Truth) to reveal it!  (Evident and hidden)


Resist it!
“Declare war” on it in our heart, mind, words! (2 Timothy 1:7)
2 Timothy 1:17
Ask for greater revelation of the Love of God!  (1 John 4:18)
Tell yourself the Truth!  (Philippians 4:6-8; Joshua 1:8, 9;             Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 91)

✸We connect with the power and authority of the Word of God through faith and  
    Our profession!
Pastor Steve Franklin Birmingham Alabama</description>

Fear Not
Luke 1:26-35
December 14, 2025


Fear:  …

Fear Not
Luke 1:26-35
December 14, 2025


Fear:  Mental, emotional projection of an unwanted result.
Fear:  A result of “broken connection” (see Adam)
Inadequacies: failure; past; lack
Others judgement; rejection; second-guessing; close circle; “outside” enemies
“Lingering labels”; hearsay, critics perceptions
Loss, lack, disability


Fear Not!  A loving and Direct Command!
Poisons relationships! Fear drives manipulation, control
Root of anxiety, unrest
Quenches productivity, aspiration
Counters Love (1 John 4:16-18)
Invites spiritual enemies!  Interrupts the ministry of the Holy Spirit


Fighting Fear
Recognize it!  Ask the Holy Spirit (The Spirit of Truth) to reveal it!  (Evident and hidden)


Resist it!
“Declare war” on it in our heart, mind, words! (2 Timothy 1:7)
2 Timothy 1:17
Ask for greater revelation of the Love of God!  (1 John 4:18)
Tell yourself the Truth!  (Philippians 4:6-8; Joshua 1:8, 9;             Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 91)

✸We connect with the power and authority of the Word of God through faith and  
    Our profession!
Pastor Steve Franklin Birmingham Alabama

Fear Not Luke 1:26-35 December 14, 2025

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James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced
Word of life (John 14:6; John 1:4; John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12)
The “implanted” Word: heard, received, confessed, obeyed
Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions
Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or control center, with other rooms, information sources.
Sozo: to save, deliver, make whole, heal
Addictions; memories; lusts; temperament; rejection; doubt/worry; fear; anxiety; bitterness; shame; etc.

The implanted word: believed, received, re-enforced, obeyed. 

The Spirit, soul, body composition:  1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12


Our Soul and body are “Under renovation”. The flesh and the enemy work to delay, even hijack the renovation.  Strongholds are areas where there is Resistance to the Lord’s access/ownership.  (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) (Unsubmitted, accumulated, thought patterns)

The “Spirit” vs. The “Flesh” 

★Our spirit and soul are inseparable, but distinguishable

Our body is the “home”, “clothes”, of our spirit-man.  It gets information from the outside, (for example media, other people, even the devil, etc.) and from inside sources (such as our brain, mind, the Holy Spirit).
Our soul is our spiritual personality.  It can be under the influence, direction of the Spirit or the body/flesh and the enemy.  The mind is a receiver and a processor of information from outside and inside (the flesh and the Spirit).  The mind makes projections, forms opinions, and is subject to deception.  It must be trained and disciplined by the Spirit of truth.  (See John 16:13-15 and John 17:17)

★“Self-talk” can be good or bad.  If it is based on wrong information, it projects the wrong perspective, leading to the wrong beliefs, which yields wrong results!”

Our spirit is “headquarters, home” for the Holy Spirit received through our new birth.  Our spirit receives revelation, information, messages, promptings from the Lord.  The Spirit’s witness: (Romans 8:16 and John 16:13-15) (Philippians 2:13 – God at work in you) (The Spirit’s weapons: Ephesians 6:10-17)
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James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again…

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James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced
Word of life (John 14:6; John 1:4; John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12)
The “implanted” Word: heard, received, confessed, obeyed
Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions
Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or control center, with other rooms, information sources.
Sozo: to save, deliver, make whole, heal
Addictions; memories; lusts; temperament; rejection; doubt/worry; fear; anxiety; bitterness; shame; etc.

The implanted word: believed, received, re-enforced, obeyed. 

The Spirit, soul, body composition:  1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12


Our Soul and body are “Under renovation”. The flesh and the enemy work to delay, even hijack the renovation.  Strongholds are areas where there is Resistance to the Lord’s access/ownership.  (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) (Unsubmitted, accumulated, thought patterns)

The “Spirit” vs. The “Flesh” 

★Our spirit and soul are inseparable, but distinguishable

Our body is the “home”, “clothes”, of our spirit-man.  It gets information from the outside, (for example media, other people, even the devil, etc.) and from inside sources (such as our brain, mind, the Holy Spirit).
Our soul is our spiritual personality.  It can be under the influence, direction of the Spirit or the body/flesh and the enemy.  The mind is a receiver and a processor of information from outside and inside (the flesh and the Spirit).  The mind makes projections, forms opinions, and is subject to deception.  It must be trained and disciplined by the Spirit of truth.  (See John 16:13-15 and John 17:17)

★“Self-talk” can be good or bad.  If it is based on wrong information, it projects the wrong perspective, leading to the wrong beliefs, which yields wrong results!”

Our spirit is “headquarters, home” for the Holy Spirit received through our new birth.  Our spirit receives revelation, information, messages, promptings from the Lord.  The Spirit’s witness: (Romans 8:16 and John 16:13-15) (Philippians 2:13 – God at work in you) (The Spirit’s weapons: Ephesians 6:10-17)


The Roots Of Spiritual Success James 1 – Sessions 6, 7 November 23, 2025

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James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced
Word of life (John 14:6; John 1:4; John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12)
The “implanted” Word: heard, received, confessed, obeyed
Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions
Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or control center, with other rooms, information sources.
Sozo: to save, deliver, make whole, heal
Addictions; memories; lusts; temperament; rejection; doubt/worry; fear; anxiety; bitterness; shame; etc.









The Spirit, soul, body composition:  1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12
















Our Soul and body are “Under renovation”. The flesh and the enemy work to delay, even hijack the renovation.

The “Spirit” vs. The “Flesh” 

★Our spirit and soul are inseparable, but distinguishable

Our body is the “home”, “clothes”, of our spirit-man.  It gets information from the outside, (for example media, other people, even the devil, etc.) and from inside sources (such as our brain, mind, the Holy Spirit).
Our soul is our spiritual personality.  It can be under the influence, direction of the Spirit or the body/flesh and the enemy.  The mind is a receiver and a processor of information from outside and inside (the flesh and the Spirit).  The mind makes projections, forms opinions, and is subject to deception.  It must be trained and disciplined by the Spirit of truth.  (See John 16:13-15 and John 17:17)

★“Self-talk can be good or bad.  If it is based on wrong information, it projects          the wrong perspective, leading to the wrong beliefs, which yields wrong results!”

Our spirit is “headquarters, home” for the Holy Spirit received through our new birth.  Our spirit receives revelation, information, messages, promptings from the Lord.  The Spirit’s witness: (Romans 8:16 and John 16:13-15) (Philippians 2:13 – God at work in you)
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James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced
Word of life (John 14:6; John 1:4; John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12)
The “implanted” Word: heard, received, confessed, obeyed
Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions
Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or control center, with other rooms, information sources.
Sozo: to save, deliver, make whole, heal
Addictions; memories; lusts; temperament; rejection; doubt/worry; fear; anxiety; bitterness; shame; etc.









The Spirit, soul, body composition:  1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12
















Our Soul and body are “Under renovation”. The flesh and the enemy work to delay, even hijack the renovation.

The “Spirit” vs. The “Flesh” 

★Our spirit and soul are inseparable, but distinguishable

Our body is the “home”, “clothes”, of our spirit-man.  It gets information from the outside, (for example media, other people, even the devil, etc.) and from inside sources (such as our brain, mind, the Holy Spirit).
Our soul is our spiritual personality.  It can be under the influence, direction of the Spirit or the body/flesh and the enemy.  The mind is a receiver and a processor of information from outside and inside (the flesh and the Spirit).  The mind makes projections, forms opinions, and is subject to deception.  It must be trained and disciplined by the Spirit of truth.  (See John 16:13-15 and John 17:17)

★“Self-talk can be good or bad.  If it is based on wrong information, it projects          the wrong perspective, leading to the wrong beliefs, which yields wrong results!”

Our spirit is “headquarters, home” for the Holy Spirit received through our new birth.  Our spirit receives revelation, information, messages, promptings from the Lord.  The Spirit’s witness: (Romans 8:16 and John 16:13-15) (Philippians 2:13 – God at work in you)


The Roots Of Spiritual Success James 1 – Session 6 November 16, 2025

<description>The Roots Of Spiritual Success
James 1 – Session 5
November 9, 2025
Review

James 1:19,20 – Wrath: aged anger; consuming anger; takes over motives, thoughts, actions
Disrupts righteous anger:
Vs. heart of Father; agenda of His Kingdom
Desires hurt, destruction of people, evil agenda
★Have enemies; pray for those who oppose you (God will defend and promote you ultimately)
★Don’t wait on an apology!
Ephesians 4:26

James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced
Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions
Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or control center, with other rooms, information sources.
Sozo: to save, deliver, make whole, heal
Addictions; memories; lusts; temperament; rejection; doubt/worry; fear; anxiety; bitterness; shame; etc.
The Spirit, soul, body composition:  1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12
















Our Soul and body are “Under renovation”. The flesh and the enemy work to delay, even hijack the renovation.

The “Spirit” vs. The “Flesh” 

★Our spirit and soul are inseparable, but distinguishable

Our body is the “home”, “clothes”, of our spirit-man.  It gets information from the outside, (for example media, other people, even the devil, etc.) and from inside sources (such as our brain, mind, the Holy Spirit).
Our soul is our spiritual personality.  It can be under the influence, direction of the Spirit or the body/flesh and the enemy.  The mind is a receiver and a processor of information from outside and inside (the flesh and the Spirit).  The mind makes projections, forms opinions, and is subject to deception.  It must be trained and disciplined by the Spirit of truth.  (See John 16:13-15 and John 17:17)

★“Self-talk can be good or bad.  If it is based on wrong information, it projects          the wrong perspective, leading to the wrong beliefs, which yields wrong results!”

Our spirit is “headquarters, home” for the Holy Spirit received through our new birth.  Our spirit receives revelation, information, messages, promptings from the Lord.  The Spirit’s witness: (Romans 8:16 and John 16:13-15) (Philippians 2:13 – God at work in you)

Covenant Heirs Church Birmingham Alabama</description>

The Roots Of Spiritual Success
James 1 – Session …

The Roots Of Spiritual Success
James 1 – Session 5
November 9, 2025
Review

James 1:19,20 – Wrath: aged anger; consuming anger; takes over motives, thoughts, actions
Disrupts righteous anger:
Vs. heart of Father; agenda of His Kingdom
Desires hurt, destruction of people, evil agenda
★Have enemies; pray for those who oppose you (God will defend and promote you ultimately)
★Don’t wait on an apology!
Ephesians 4:26

James 1:21 – “Save Your Souls”
Born again by life in Word of God; received, reinforced
Soul – (psuche); can refer to both spirit and soul; or to our spiritual personality i.e., our mind, will, emotions
Operation of our spirit, indwelled by the Holy Spirit; living room or control center, with other rooms, information sources.
Sozo: to save, deliver, make whole, heal
Addictions; memories; lusts; temperament; rejection; doubt/worry; fear; anxiety; bitterness; shame; etc.
The Spirit, soul, body composition:  1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12
















Our Soul and body are “Under renovation”. The flesh and the enemy work to delay, even hijack the renovation.

The “Spirit” vs. The “Flesh” 

★Our spirit and soul are inseparable, but distinguishable

Our body is the “home”, “clothes”, of our spirit-man.  It gets information from the outside, (for example media, other people, even the devil, etc.) and from inside sources (such as our brain, mind, the Holy Spirit).
Our soul is our spiritual personality.  It can be under the influence, direction of the Spirit or the body/flesh and the enemy.  The mind is a receiver and a processor of information from outside and inside (the flesh and the Spirit).  The mind makes projections, forms opinions, and is subject to deception.  It must be trained and disciplined by the Spirit of truth.  (See John 16:13-15 and John 17:17)

★“Self-talk can be good or bad.  If it is based on wrong information, it projects          the wrong perspective, leading to the wrong beliefs, which yields wrong results!”

Our spirit is “headquarters, home” for the Holy Spirit received through our new birth.  Our spirit receives revelation, information, messages, promptings from the Lord.  The Spirit’s witness: (Romans 8:16 and John 16:13-15) (Philippians 2:13 – God at work in you)

Covenant Heirs Church Birmingham Alabama

The Roots Of Spiritual Success James 1 – Session 5 November 9, 2025 Review

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Tests, trials, temptations – Pressure and the power of resistance!
The role of patience in faith’s development.
Driven by doubt or “all in” faith.
Wisdom is available! Ask in faith.
“Pursuing” …. What am I pursuing?  (Focusing on, chasing, absorbed with) If riches, I will lose my opportunity to make a difference, leave a legacy!
Riches (trusts in and pursues riches) 1 Timothy 6:17, 18
Money: Gift of Grace (Philippians 4:19); Tool to have, not lord to have you!  Not to allow money or lack of it define us.
Endurance: temptation is inevitable; endurance is invaluable                    
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

James 1:16 – ✸✸Deceived: moved away from Truth: deceiver
Vehicles in our culture (Media; AI)

James 1:17 – Our Father is the True Giver of everything Good and Perfect!  And He does not Change!




James 1:18 – The Word of Truth: Inseparable from Jesus!  (John 1:4; John 6:63)
John 8:31, 32
Hebrews 4:12


✸✸The voice, information of the deceiver is often very convincing; looks and sounds right on the surface!  (“spins” circumstances, wants; “twists” Scriptures to fit agenda)

  
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Review:
Tests, trials, temptations – Pressure and…

Review:
Tests, trials, temptations – Pressure and the power of resistance!
The role of patience in faith’s development.
Driven by doubt or “all in” faith.
Wisdom is available! Ask in faith.
“Pursuing” …. What am I pursuing?  (Focusing on, chasing, absorbed with) If riches, I will lose my opportunity to make a difference, leave a legacy!
Riches (trusts in and pursues riches) 1 Timothy 6:17, 18
Money: Gift of Grace (Philippians 4:19); Tool to have, not lord to have you!  Not to allow money or lack of it define us.
Endurance: temptation is inevitable; endurance is invaluable                    
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

James 1:16 – ✸✸Deceived: moved away from Truth: deceiver
Vehicles in our culture (Media; AI)

James 1:17 – Our Father is the True Giver of everything Good and Perfect!  And He does not Change!




James 1:18 – The Word of Truth: Inseparable from Jesus!  (John 1:4; John 6:63)
John 8:31, 32
Hebrews 4:12


✸✸The voice, information of the deceiver is often very convincing; looks and sounds right on the surface!  (“spins” circumstances, wants; “twists” Scriptures to fit agenda)

  


The Roots Of Spiritual Success James 1 – Session 4 November 2, 2025

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