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  DAUNTLESS FAITH
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: A dauntless faith in God allows us to overcome fear and trust
in His promise of protection, even in the face of opposition.

Topics: "Faith", "Courage in Adversity"
Scripture References: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 76:10, Isaiah 43:5, Matthew 10:28, Acts 18:10, Romans 8:31, Philippians 1:28, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:6, 1 John 4:18

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the concept of 'Dauntless Faith' in his sermon,
drawing from Acts 18:10, where God assures Paul of His protection while
he carries out His work in Corinth. Spurgeon reassures believers that as
long as they are fulfilling God's purpose, they need not fear
opposition, for God has the power to restrain even the most violent
adversaries. He encourages the faithful to move forward boldly, trusting
that God can turn potential foes into allies. The sermon highlights that
true faith dispels fear and empowers believers to act courageously in
the face of challenges.

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I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee. (Acts 18:10)

So long as the Lord had work for Paul to do in Corinth, the fury of the
mob was restrained. The Jews opposed themselves and blasphemed; but they
could neither stop the preaching of the gospel nor the conversion of the
hearers. God has power over the most violent minds. He makes the wrath
of man to praise Him when it breaks forth, but He still more displays
His goodness when He restrains it; and He can restrain it. "By the
greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone, till thy
people pass over, I Lord."

Do not, therefore, feel any fear of man when you know that you are doing
your duty. Go straight on, as Jesus would have done, and those who
oppose shall be as a bruised reed and as smoking flax.

Many a time men have had cause to fear because they were themselves
afraid; but a dauntless faith in God brushes fear aside like the cobwebs
in a giant's path. No man can harm us unless the Lord permits. He who
makes the devil himself to flee at a word can certainly control the
devil's agents. Maybe they are already more afraid of you than you are
of them. Therefore, go forward, and where you looked to meet with foes
you will find friends.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/dauntless-faith/
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