In this week's message from our Stand in Awe series, Pastor Nate explores how the fear of the Lord shapes our motives, thoughts, words, and actions.

Through the life of King David, we discover how godly fear leads us to honor God even when doing so requires personal sacrifice. Then, drawing from David's example and his prayers in the Psalms, we learn how a benefit of the fear of the Lord is the development of godly integrity, spiritual maturity, and the cultivating of an undivided heart devoted to God.

As Philippians 2:12–13 reminds us, God Himself is at work within us, transforming not only what we do, but even what we desire. Join us as we consider what it means to live with a heart that seeks to please God in every area of life, both publicly and privately.

How can the fear of the Lord cause us to tremble before God while also giving us the courage to face life's greatest fears?

As we continue our "Stand in Awe" spiritual growth campaign on the fear of the Lord, this week Pastor Nate explores the lives of Habakkuk and Peter, revealing how a genuine fear of the Lord produces confidence, courage, and security even in the most difficult circumstances. We discover that the more we understand God's greatness and sovereignty, the less power our earthly fears have over us.

We also learn that the fear of the Lord is something we can learn and grow in throughout our lives. We look at three practical ways to cultivate this holy fear: beholding God's greatness, treasuring His Word, and obeying His commands.

Habakkuk 1–3; Acts 4:7–20; Isaiah 66:2; Proverbs 14:26.

What does it mean to truly fear the Lord? In this second message of our Stand in Awe series, Pastor Nate explores how godly fear leads us to obedience and draws us into a deeper relationship with God. Through the examples of people like Noah, Moses, the Hebrew Midwives, and ultimately Jesus Christ himself, we discover that fearing God is not about running away from Him in terror, but drawing closer to him recognizing His holiness, authority, and goodness. This fear, which is rooted in faith and in God's Spirit, leads us to trust and obey Him, even when we don't fully understand His commands. As we grow in our understanding of who God truly is, we also discover that the fear of the Lord opens the door to greater intimacy and friendship with Him.