Fearlessness and Faithfulness
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This episode of the Emmanuel Anglican Church NYC Podcast explores the themes of courage and faithfulness in following Jesus, drawing from the story of Paul in Corinth as recorded in Acts 18. The sermon centers on three key truths that empower believers to face fear: first, that Jesus knows what He is doing and has a redemptive plan for even the most unlikely people and places; second, that Jesus protects His followers in the way they need—both outwardly and inwardly, even through suffering; and third, that the ultimate gift of courage is Jesus' own presence, which reframes all fear. The speaker shares a powerful personal story of an Iranian immigrant who endured years of seeking Christ and was baptized despite the risk of persecution, illustrating the cost and depth of true faith. The message calls listeners to speak boldly of hope in a world full of doom, to lean on community, and to find strength in prayer and worship. The episode concludes with a pastoral invitation to trust in Christ’s sufficiency and presence, especially in times of fear.
Courage in following Jesus comes not from within but from trusting that Jesus knows His plan and is actively working it out.
Jesus protects His people not necessarily from suffering, but through suffering—using weakness to deepen dependence on Him.
The presence of Christ, experienced through the Holy Spirit, is the ultimate antidote to fear and the source of true courage.
Believers are called to speak boldly about the gospel, especially in a culture overwhelmed by secular prophecies of doom.
Community, prayer, and worship are essential for sustaining faith and courage in the face of life’s challenges.
Scripture Reading: Paul in Corinth
The episode opens with a reading from Acts 18:1–11, introducing Paul’s arrival in Corinth, his work as a tentmaker, and his ministry in the synagogue, where he faces opposition and eventually receives a divine vision.
The Cost of Courage: A Story from Iran
“It takes courage to follow Jesus. And for some people, it takes an acute kind of courage, a willingness to embrace peril. But for all of us, there will be a kind of chronic courage that needs to take hold in our lives.”
Jesus Knows His Plan: The Big Picture of Redemption
“Jesus is saying, Paul, I'm planning to redeem some of those people. And they can't see it yet. And you can't see it either, but Paul, I love them just like I loved you when you didn't want anything to do with me.”
Jesus Protects in the Way We Need
“My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, because Jesus said this to me, I will boast all the more gladly because of my weaknesses.”
The Ultimate Gift: Jesus’ Presence
“Nothing neuters fear like not being alone. And nothing casts out fear by being loved into the depths of who you are.”
“Nothing neuters fear like not being alone. And nothing casts out fear by being loved into the depths of who you are.”
“Jesus is saying, Paul, I'm planning to redeem some of those people. And they can't see it yet. And you can't see it either, but Paul, I love them just like I loved you when you didn't want anything to do with me.”
“My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, because Jesus said this to me, I will boast all the more gladly because of my weaknesses.”
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Jesus
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Paul
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Corinth
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Acts 18
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Jim Saladin
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Iranian Immigrant
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Emmanuel Anglican Church NYC
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Second Corinthians
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Galatians
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Priscilla
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