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Overcome – Part 4 – Anxiety

Sermon by Greg MacRobbie – Sunday, March 28, 2021

Anxiety and worry are a part of our everyday life, especially during the pandemic. It is nothing to be embarrassed about. On his journey from itinerant teacher to crucified convict, Jesus modelled a pathway to peace that we can follow. Jesus shows us steps toward overcoming anxiety in practical ways.
 

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Overcome – Part 4 – Anxiety

THIS WEEK’S MAIN IDEA

Anxiety and worry are a part of our everyday life, especially during the pandemic. It is nothing to be embarrassed about. Our mental health care system is designed to help diagnose and treat anxiety disorders, and anyone who thinks they may benefit from those resources are encouraged to do so. For followers of Jesus, there is a level of spiritual care that we can take advantage of as well, that can often help us reduce and lessen the influence of anxiety in our lives. This is not the primary message of the passages we will explore, but one of the positive outcomes they contain. On his journey from itinerant teacher to become a crucified convict, Jesus modelled a pathway to peace that we can follow. While we should never overlook the incredible sacrifice, Jesus made on our behalf, or the amazing offer of forgiveness and new life that He made possible at the cross, we can find steps toward overcoming anxiety in more and more practical ways.

SCRIPTURE

John 16:33; Philippians 4:6-7; John 18:33-38; John 19:10-11; Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:46; Philippians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 2:21

CONNECT
Do you worry much? What do you get most worried about?

EXPLORE

  1. When the Bible says “don’t worry”, have you ever considered these words to be an invitation from One who loves you so much? Jesus is saying there is a different way to live by experiencing peace instead of the pain that anxiety brings. What has your experience been in going to Christ for help?

  2. Read Philippians 4:6-7
    When you read verses like Philippians 4:6,7, do you really believe it is true when it says, ‘don’t worry about anything but pray instead and you will experience incredible peace’? How do you know you really believe it?

  3. Read John 16:33.
    When you face difficult circumstances, where do you look? Do you look at the situation and just try to get out of it or do you look at the big picture of God’s love and plan for your life as Jesus did? What does Jesus say He can do for us?

  4. Are you comfortable sharing life’s problems with the Life Group or others in the church family? Do you experience support when you do this?

  5. Have you experienced occasions when you have trusted God completely in spite of the circumstances? Share with your group. What Bible verses help you to trust Him?

  6. Read John 18:36.
    Greg said on Sunday that there is a price to pay for following Christ and fulfilling the will of God in your life. This would seem to be contrary to the thinking of our culture. What do you think about this; are you prepared to endure for the sake of Christ?

 

STRETCH
What is God saying to you from His Word right now? What are you going to do about it?

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