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FEARLESS CHRISTIANSFace Homosexual Agenda

Psalm 11:3

[By Ron Halbrook]

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• Introduction

1. Ps. 11:3 What can the righteous do when the foundations of truth & right are attacked?


3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

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• Introduction2. Homosexual agenda: Satan’s war to destroy souls, homes, nations, & churches

2009-2013 U.S. President proclaims June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Pride Month June 27, 2013 U.S. Supreme Court nullified Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act to allow “same-sex couples” gov’t benefits


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2. Homosexual agenda: Satan’s war to destroy souls, homes, & churches

June 27, 2013 U.S. Supreme Court let stand 2010 federal appeals court ruling nullifying CA’s Proposition 8 defining marriage as heterosexual 12 states & D.C. allow homosexual marriage June 17, 2011 U.N. Human Rights Council endorsed homosexual rights


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• Introduction3. Ps. 11 David trusted God when evil advanced

Vv. 1-3 Shall the righteous flee or trust God?


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Vv. 1-3 Shall the righteous flee or trust God?

1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

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• Introduction3. Ps. 11 David trusted God when evil advanced

Vv. 4-7 God is on His throne: He destroys the wicked & rewards the righteous


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Vv. 4-7 God is on His throne: He destroys the wicked & rewards the righteous

4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. 5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. 7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

God’s throne is secure:Do not flee, retreat, or

surrender!

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4. What can the righteous do? Live by faith in God Honor God 1st, then the government Hate evil, love good, & rescue the perishing Be bold & unashamed of the truth Teach our children & grandchildren Pray with total trust in God Focus on Christ & going to heaven


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I. Live by Faith in God A. Live by Faith in All Times & Circumstances

Heb. 10:37-39 Faith leading to final salvation


37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

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I. Live by Faith in God B. Constant Bible Study Nurtures Faith

Hos. 4:6 Biblical illiteracy destroys faith


6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

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I. Live by Faith in God B. Constant Bible Study Nurtures Faith

Rom. 10:17 Read, study, meditate on Scripture


17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

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I. Live by Faith in God C. God Rules the Nations

Acts 17:27 Rules to fulfill redemptive purpose


27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:

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Prov. 14:34 Rules by providence: man’s choices have consequences


34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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Homosexual sin is degenerate: perverts human nature, hardens hearts Gen. 18:20; 19:11, 24 “Sin…very grievous;”

conscience seared; God rained “brimstone & fire”


24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;

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Homosexual sin degenerate: perverts human nature, hardens hearts

Rom. 1:26-27 “God gave them up”


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Rom. 1:26-27 “God gave them up”

26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

[perversion, NIV]

[shameful, NIV][dishonorable, ESV]

[shameless, ESV][indecent, NIV]

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Homosexual sin degenerate: perverts human nature, hardens hearts

Jude 7 God’s wrath follows them after death


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Jude 7 God’s wrath follows them after death

7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh [perversion, NIV], are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

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II. Honor God 1st, Then the Government A. God Ordained Government for Our Good

1 Pet. 2:17 God is the highest ruler


17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

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II. Honor God 1st, Then the Government B. God’s Law Is Above Man’s Law

Acts 5:29 If the 2 laws conflict, obey God


29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

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II. Honor God 1st, Then the Government C. We May Claim the Protection of the Law

Acts 25:11 Paul appealed to Roman law


11 For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.

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III. Hate Evil, Love Good, & Rescue the Perishing A. Do Not Be Deceived by a Confused World

Ex. 23:2 Numbers do not determine truth


2 Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:

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Prov. 14:12 Emotions & friendships do not determine truth


12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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Isa. 5:20 Good is good, evil is evil: always!


20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

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Rom. 12:9 Sex in marriage of male & female is good, homosexual practices are evil


9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor [hate, NIV] that which is evil; cleave [cling, NIV; hold fast, ESV] to that which is good.

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III. Hate Evil, Love Good, & Rescue the Perishing B. Rescue Those Who Are Lost in Sin

Lk. 19:10 Share the spirit of Christ: seek & save


10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

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Mk. 16:15-16 All must submit to the Savior


15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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Rom. 1:16 The gospel power can save anyone


16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

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IV. Be Bold & Unashamed of the Truth A. Do Not Be Afraid of What Others Say & Do

Josh. 24:15 Joshua was not afraid to stand


15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

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Dan. 3:17-18 Shadrach, Meshach, & Abbednego


17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

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Acts 4:29 The Apostles were not afraid


29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

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IV. Be Bold & Unashamed of the Truth B. Do Not Be Ashamed to Be God’s Remnant

Rom. 1:16 Paul was not ashamed


16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

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IV. Be Bold & Unashamed of the Truth B. Do Not Be Ashamed to Be God’s Remnant

Rom. 11:4-5 God always has a remnant


4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

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V. Teach Our Children & Grandchildren A. Pass the Torch of Truth to Another Generation

Ps. 78:4-7 Teach them, do not cheat them!


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Ps. 78:4-7 Teach them, do not cheat them!

4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

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V. Teach Our Children & Grandchildren B. Satan Is Fighting Hard to Promote the Homosexual Agenda Among the Young

Perverts, misguided people, some educators, some politicians, & many entertainers focus on influencing youth (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, sex ed, etc.) Monitor all activities to counter the error


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V. Teach Our Children & Grandchildren C. Dedicated Teaching Pays Dividends

Prov. 22:6 The right teaching: a lifelong guide


6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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VI. Pray With Total Trust in God A. Prayer Draws Us Close to God in All Life’s Trials

Phil. 4:5-7 Prayer reminds us God is with us as we battle for truth & right


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Phil. 4:5-7 Prayer reminds us God is with us as we battle for truth & right

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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VI. Pray With Total Trust in God B. Pray Fervently for Our Nation & Rulers

1 Tim. 2:1-2 Pray for God to rule & overrule


1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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VII. Focus on Christ & Going to Heaven A. Our Purpose Is to Please Christ Not the World

2 Cor. 5:9-11 Christ not the world will judge us


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2 Cor. 5:9-11 Christ not the world will judge us

9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

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VII. Focus on Christ & Going to Heaven B. Heaven Not This World Is Our Final Home

1 Pet. 1:3-5 Our home in heaven is waiting!


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1 Pet. 1:3-5 Our home in heaven is waiting!

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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• Invitation

1. Ps. 11:3 What can the righteous do when the foundations of truth & right are attacked?


3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

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• Invitation2. Homosexual agenda: Satan’s war to destroy

souls, homes, nations, & churches


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3. What can the righteous do? Live by faith in God Honor God 1st, then the government Hate evil, love good, & rescue the perishing Be bold & unashamed of the truth Teach our children & grandchildren Pray with total trust in God Focus on Christ & going to heaven


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• Invitation4. The gospel power can save anyone!

Mk. 16:15-16 All must submit to the Savior


15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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