Redemption Church Plano Texas

Hattabaughs – Faith Over Fear

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Speakers: Matt and Julie Hattabaugh
Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 1:7

Overview

This message is a powerful testimony of faith, healing, and transformation from Matt and Julie, who have served in Lebanon since 2018. Despite the significant ongoing conflict in the Middle East—including over 800 strikes in a single week and the displacement of a million people—the work of the Gospel is not only continuing but expanding. The core of the message encourages every believer to receive the Word of God as absolute truth and to act as a missionary in their own daily lives.

Key Takeaways

1. The Power of Receiving the Word

The sermon focuses extensively on 1 Thessalonians 2:13, emphasizing that we must receive God’s Word not as human words, but as divine truth.

  • Action over Evidence: True faith involves believing and acting on God’s promises even when there is no visible evidence.
  • The Example of Abraham: Just as Abraham carried God’s promise for 25 years before seeing it fulfilled, we are called to persistent, patient belief.

    • 2. Rejecting the Spirit of Fear

    In a region marked by violence, Matt describes fear as something that has no place in a believer’s life.

    • A Sound Mind: By claiming 2 Timothy 1:7, believers can replace anxiety with a spirit of love, power, and a sound mind.
    • Peace in the Storm: Like a passenger focused on their destination during a turbulent flight, we can remain calm by trusting in God’s ultimate plan.

      • 3. Personal Evangelism is for Everyone

      The mission field isn’t just in Lebanon; it is in your workplace, grocery store, and neighborhood.

      • The Story of Ali: Matt shared how a simple, prompted invitation to a Starbucks cashier led to a life-changing conversion, proving that God’s power transcends cultural barriers.
      • “Love, Grow, Serve, Go”: Every believer is called to be a “vessel” for God’s work, whether locally or internationally.

        • Ministry Milestone Timeline

        Date
        Event / Activity
        Notes
        2018
        Partnership Established
        Connection with Redemption Church began.
        Feb 28
        School Launch
        Ministry training school opened with 21 children.
        Ongoing
        Conflict Response
        Ministry continues despite strikes and displacement.
        May 2
        Graduation
        61 ministry students graduating; 23 already serving.
        Future
        Beirut Expansion
        Plans to expand to 4 new locations in Beirut.

        Scriptural Application

        Reference
        Key Message
        Life Application
        2 Timothy 1:7
        Spirit of power and love
        Rejecting anxiety and fear.
        Galatians 3
        Redeemed from the curse
        Walking in healing and freedom.
        1 Thess. 2:13
        Receiving God’s Truth
        Faithful acceptance leads to transformation.
        2 Cor. 5:17
        New creation in Christ
        Embracing a new identity in Jesus.

        Final Encouragement

        The Word of God is alive and powerful. We are invited to identify with these scriptural truths daily—declaring “I am a new creation” and “fear has no place in me”—and to pray for the same transformative power to work in our communities as it is currently working in Lebanon.

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