Let’s Talk about Worship Part II: Worship or Worry
In this sermon series (2 of 2), Senior Pastor Jeff Souders discusses ways of focusing on God when our problems seem overwhelming. Worship Him instead of the worry
Let’s Talk About Worship
“Don’t worry about anything.Instead pray about everything.Tell God what you need andthank Him for all He has done.” Philippians 4 WHEN OVERWHELMED DO WHAT J PHAT DID! A – You Ask God for help. When I do this I worship Him Not me B – Believe God can handle your situation. Worship him not your resources How to move toward believing He can do it ? 1st I remind myself of who God is. Look at vs 6 2nd I…
Let’s Talk About Helping Others
“… agree with each other,loving one another, andworking together with oneheart and purpose.” Phil. 2:2 BEING A PART OF THE TEAM TRUST – HAPPENS BY BEING MISSION
Everything is Spiritual
“Everyone who is seriously involved in thepursuit of science becomes convinced that aspirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe– a spirit vastly superior to that of man, andone in the face of which we, with ourmodest powers, must feel humble.” Dr. Albert Einstein “Teach them to your children, and talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:7 “Hear O’ Israel, the Lord…
Real Problems: My Mind
“Sow a thought, reap anaction. Sow an action, reap ahabit. Sow a habit, reap acharacter. Sow a character,reap a destiny.” 3 BIBLICAL TRUTHS TO LIVE OUT 1. MY MIND IS A MYSTERY & GIFT 2. MY MIND IS THE BATTLEFIELD GOD HELPS ME CHANGE THE WAY I THINK
Real Problems: My “I” Problem
“God opposes theproud but gives graceto the humble.” James 4:6 THE “I”(pride) PROBLEM 1. PRIDE STUNTS MY GROWTH 2. PRIDE TAINTS MY RELATIONSHIPS 3. PRIDE CAUSES ME TO WORRY HOW TO GET YOURSELF SOME HUMILITY! 1. OWN UP TO YOUR WEAKNESS DAILY “A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.” Pr. 28;13 2. BE REAL WITH YOU ABOUT YOU 3. SERVE OTHERS UNSELFISHLY 4. HUMBLE…
Real Problems: Worry
Real thoughts on worry TRUTH Worry only robs today of its peace. “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the valley of tears they dig a well and they go from strength to strength until each appears before God in Zion.” Psalm 84 WHY DIG A WELL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TEARS? 1. God meets you in the middle of trouble “Therefore I tell you don’t worry…
Real Problems: The What If’s of fear
The “What if’s” of fear Fear is placing fear in the “what-if’s” Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The Lord did not appear toyou’?” Exodus 4:1 Why do your “what if’s” matter? Facing the“what if’s” of fear Acknowledge your fear and choose to trust God. My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. 3When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4In God, whose…
Real Problems: Fears in Relationships
“Let our lives lovingly expressthe truth in all things –speaking truly, dealing truly,living truly.” Ephesians 4:15 How fear messes up your relationships (Genesis 3:1-19) I. WHEN I’M AFRAID OF MY FAULTS, I BECOME DEFENSIVE II. WHEN I’M AFRAID OF MY FEELINGS, I BECOME DISTANT Feelings That Frighten Us III. WHEN I’M AFRAID OF LOSING MY FREEDOM, I BECOME DEMANDING. THE ANSWER