These are the sermon notes that appear in the bulletin on Sunday morning.  Feel free to follow along as you listen.

Series: Sold Out to the LORD

Title: Leaning on the LORD’s Presence

Ref: Psalm 34:13-18

‘Ut-oh’ fear - fear of ___________________ /punishment

Reverent fear -___________________ and awe

The fear of punishment___________________ us to the cross, but it is reverence that ___________________ us at the feet of Jesus

Why Fear the LORD?

Benefit #1 - it keeps us___________________ to God (v.13-14)

If we are going to follow in Jesus footsteps we have to entrust our___________________ into God’s hand.

Benefit #2 - it confirms God’s___________________ for us (v.15-16)

God can’t keep His eyes off of you and He’s___________________ waiting to hear from you.

Benefit #3 - it keeps us___________________ before God (v.17-18)

The___________________ , those who are broken and crushed, draw near to God.

Have you___________________ the fear the LORD?