When Faith Gives Way To Fear – Dr. Charles Stanley

Published 2024-01-07
“God is never at a loss as to what to do.” —Charles F. Stanley

Even when we’re led astray by fears and temptations, God knows how to get us back on His track. In this message, Dr. Stanley examines a time when Abraham lost sight of God’s promise and took things into his own hands. From this story, we can learn why trusting God is always the best option, but when we fail, He’s still the ever-present help in our times of trouble. Don’t let fear tell you what to do—trust God to keep His promises to you.

For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch

All Comments (21)
  • @pamelaworley8851
    This has always been my problem. Was raised to not depend or ask anything from anyone. Pride has driven me to do some stupid things. Have been homeless hungry but was to proud and embarrassed to ask for help. Im currently living at a extended stay motel, Im 63 and have been looking for work. Im scared to tell my family because of the fear of condennation that I fear thatll Ill get from them. My youngest son is helping me and I feel so guilty and hopeless. I constantly tell myself keep strong dont give up but I at times feel so hopeless and depressed. Ive made many decisions based on what I saw in front of me. I pray that anyone listening to this sermon, dont make the same mistakes Ive made. Waiting on God is hard at times, but its HIS TIMING NOT MINE. Please pray for me...much love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  • @noname-bf1ob
    Always remembering Dr. Charles Stanley saying: "Obey God, leave all the consequences to Him." Thank God we still have Stanley's wise teaching!
  • @user-qt7gm6iq2i
    Please pray for me also. I lost my home and everything I owned and became homeless. I am now in a nursing home with violent, mentally ill heathens. Jesus help me!!!
  • @hlbari2150
    Philippians 4 : 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
  • I’m trying to have a relationship and be closer to God. I’ve been doing sinful actions because I have been in pain which has lowered my faith but now I see My sins are what separated me from him. And I can only find that peace within him. Pray for me that I will find strength healing and change in my journey to be closer to God.
  • 🙏🏼Let Us Pray: God, I ask You in Jesus' name bless me to come to know You, love You, trust You, and strengthen me to live my life to honor and please You. God cleansed me of everything in my life that breaks Your heart. Let me be a light in this dark world, lifting You up in the lifestyle that I live. Let the world see that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Lord of "ALL" of my life. God protect me from all evil, hurt, harm, danger, the plans of my enemies, and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer, all those I love, and care about. God, please, forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so in Jesus' name. To Know God Is To Love God. To Love God Is To Obey God!
  • @ashpole59
    Need prayer. Stomach ulcers very sick. Thank you.
  • Please pray for my daughters. One is on testosterone and has already changed her name to a male name and doesn’t believe in God, the other is on Adderall for ADD and her personality has changed dramatically. The more I learn about the drug I realize that it is very bad. They are in their 30s and will not listen to me. Thank you for your prayers.
  • @jty1999
    Please pray for me, I'm waiting for my prodigal.
  • @dwaynepearce4305
    You’re the best Dr. Charles Stanley‼️🙏🏾✝️🕊️
  • @Angelfooddiet
    Im not comfortable. I haven't been for a long time. Very timely msg. God has spoken really loud to me.
  • @martinnunez2117
    When faith gives a way to fear 1. Our focus was moved from God to our circumstances 2. When we begin to make decisions based on human reasoning and it's not in God 3. We forget that God is our provider and protector 4. When we sacrifice our most precious possession to gain favor we are in trouble 5. When we forget the unconditional promise of God and begin to fear others we are in troubles 6. When we are willing to cause other pain in order to protect ourselves we are in trouble
  • @alexrojas9725
    LORD CHRIST JESUS I PRAY THAT THROUGH THE POWER & GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT I MAY WALK & LIVE IN OBEDIENCE TO YOU DAILY WITH EVERY ACTION & CHOICE IN JESUS HOLY PRECIOUS NAME amen 💯🙏
  • @StevenSWM
    I listened to this sermon when it was originally broadcast, but like so many of Dr. Stanley's sermons, it's just as beneficial and valuable the second time around! Many of his sermons have I listened to multiple times, and was always spiritually rewarded for it! I've been blessed by his sermons since 1983, and what a tremendous impact they've had on my Christian walk! ✝
  • @lyndabond1443
    Our own reasoning, always leads to some kind of trouble and destruction. 🤲🙏
  • @bayleeisaacs3954
    Prayers needed. Anxiety and depression and other issues god knows all about. Thank you all in advance. These sermons help my soul so much.
  • @nalayini1504
    I love Dr. Stanley's humour and i love hearing him preach and teach....was a gift he was to us God rest his soul ❤❤❤
  • @bejoyful
    Miss Dr. Stanley but take comfort he is looking after us in Heaven; Blessing for 2024 to all.