“Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7
I. The
Of Anxiety.
Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
A. What
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C. What
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II. The
For Worry.
Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
A. A Strong Prayer Life Involves
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B. A Strong Prayer Life Involves
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C. A Strong Prayer Life Involves
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Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
III. The
Of Peace.
Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
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John 16:33 – “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems but in the presence of God.
Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.
Share a time when you felt worried or anxious about something. How did you deal with it?
How does anxiety impact your spiritual, emotional, and physical health? Can you relate to any of the effects listed in the sermon?
What is the difference between general prayer and supplication? How can we incorporate both into our prayer lives?
How does thanksgiving play a role in overcoming anxiety? Can you think of a time when gratitude helped you overcome worry?
Reflect on the statement: “Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems but in the presence of God.” How can we seek and maintain God’s presence in our lives?