Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Fears Leaning on the Lord through Hard Times Scripture Reading: Luke 12:22-32.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

It is the prayer of ever godly parent that their children will go to heaven. Today a large percentage of our young people raised by Christians have either.

Advertisements

How to Breed a Fool, Part I The Importance of Teaching Your Children to Be Humble.

Train Up A Child… In the Way That He Should Go Proverbs 22:6.

What Motivates Us To Obey God?

12/27/2009 am “Who Is A Wise Man?” James 3:13.

The Hour Is Coming John 5:28-29 A Time Appointed 8/8/2010 pm

Convenience Or Conviction Which Describes Your Life?

Loving as Jesus loves – love is essential 1 Cor.13:1-3

After Death… What Then? Lessons From the Rich Man and Lazarus Prepared by Chris Reeves * Ashley Heights church of Christ Gospel Meeting * November 14,

Gods Word is All I Need verses for all circumstances.

THE EVIDENCE OF PARDON I. THE VALUE OF EVIDENCE, Acts 1:3 II. IS KNOWLEDGE POSSIBLE? Job 19:25; Acts 2:36; 2Cor. 5:1; 1Jno. 3:2; 2:3 III. PARDON EXPLAINED,

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. Romans 10:12 September 13, 2009.

A Look at Jn 15:1-8. Background It is the night before the crucifixion Jesus has just finished eating the Passover with the disciples and instituting.

Just a Good Idea, or a Responsibility of Every Christian?

A L ESSON FROM THE 5 W S. I NTRODUCTION We have all heard of the 5 Ws in school that are designed to help us write I would like to use the 5 Ws to help.

Boldness in Christ Mark 8:38 Romans 1:16 2 Timothy 1:7-8 Hebrews 3:6.

Reactions to Truth Matthew 11: John: Messiahs Messenger Lessons about faith, conviction, sacrifice, truth and its persuasive power (Matt. 11:2-15)

To call to mind...to remind oneself of...to be mindful of" (Vine) Keep in mind, keep in memory, always thoughtful of 2.

WHAT COULD OR WOULD MOTIVATE A MAN TO GIVE UP EVERYTHING THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO MOST PEOPLE IN THIS LIFE, AND TO LIVE IN SUCH A WAY THAT HE CONTINUALLY.

Love and Discipline. Occasional, mild spankings of young children are OK and do not cause any lasting harm that carries into adolescence....Such discipline.

The Way of Man Jeremiah 10: Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

When the Rich Man Opened his Eyes. Luke 16:19-31 What did he see? 1.Nothing more important than his soul. 16:19-23 He didnt care anymore for his fine.

Mark 9: Outer darkness, Matt. 25:30 Outer darkness, Matt. 25:30 Torment, Matt. 25:30 Torment, Matt. 25:30 Place of unquenchable fire, Mk. 9:44-

Our God is Able Daniel 3:13-18.

Sin Will Always… Judges 16. SIN Sin is deceitful, Heb. 3:12-13 Sin never delivers what it offers, Heb. 11:25; 2 Pet. 2:17-19 Example: Samson, Heb. 11:32.

Encourage One Another 1 Thessalonians 5:11. Introduction We need daily encouragement, Heb. 3:12-13; 10:24 We need daily encouragement, Heb. 3:12-13; 10:24.

Christ is the Answer Not money (1 Tim. 6:9-10) Not money (1 Tim. 6:9-10) Not fame, power or position (1 Cor. 10:12; Gal. 6:3) Not fame, power or position.

Jesus invited it, Jno 8:46 Come and see! Encouraged, Matt 28:5-6 Not afraid of it, Jno 3:21 Give answer, 1 Pet 3:15 Come and See 1.

Created for Good Works Ephesians 2: Good Works…  Are not the source (means) of our salvation – Eph. 2:8-9  Are the result of being saved in Christ.

Luke 9:  News of Christ’s approaching death was not easily accepted by the apostles  Satan would try, but would not prevent, his redemptive work,

We Proclaim Him Discipling One Another. First, some vocabulary Disciple: A person who has committed to following and becoming like Jesus Christ. (Mark.

"I Died Last Night" What happened next?. Did you obey the gospel? What is gospel obedience? Rom 10:15-17 Submissive response to God’s word due to hearing.

We Wish to See Jesus (3) John 12:20-21 Luke 19:3.

“Stir you up by reminding you” 2 Peter 1: Do You Remember the Day of Your Conversion? Day of your salvation from past sins, Acts 22:16; 2:47 Day.

What Christ Is To Us Matthew 22: Jesus? Matthew 16:13-16  “Misguided Rabbi”  “Social revolutionary”  “Great moral teacher”  “Prophet”  “son.

I Will… Psalm 101. His vow to rule with mercy and justice, 2 Sam 8:15; Prov 20:28; Jer 23:5-6 “I will” – Series of affirmative and negative declarations.

Teach Me, O Lord Psalm 25.

Why do you marvel at this? So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this?” (Acts 3:12)

THE WORK AT ANTIOCH. I. WORKED ACCORDING TO ABILITY, Acts 13:1-3 A. "Ministered," v. 3; Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12: 14-22; Matt. 25:15, 21,

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD PSALM 23. The Lord Is My Shepherd Psalm 23 From the personal viewpoint of the sheep The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want Phil.

“Thus far the Lord has helped us”

© 2012 National Heart Foundation of Australia. Slide 2.

Small Things 1 Corinthians 1: Isaiah 55:8-9 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 9 “For as the.

Living Things. 2 Life is a gift from God, Acts 17:25 (Isa. 42:5)Life is a gift from God, Acts 17:25 (Isa. 42:5) Jesus Christ, the Son of God, offers us.

A Few Things Luke 13: God wants all to be saved 1 Timothy 2:3-4 2 Peter 3:9 Yet, most reject Christ, John 12:

God’s word is Scripture – communication with man 2 Tim. 3:16-17 inspiration, profitable, equips us, complete 2 Pet. 1:19-21 not human will, moved by God.

1 WORKS  What kind of works are in NT?  Do any works justify a sinner?  Can we tell the difference? Romans 4:4-5; 11:6 James 2:24.

A Study of Psalm 71. Delivers me (v. 2, 4) – Col. 1:13; 2 Pet. 2:7-9 Rescues me (v. 2) – 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Tim. 2:26 Hears me (v. 2) – 1 John 5:14-15; 1.

2 Timothy 3: Man believes the Bible is lacking Abundance of Human Creeds –T–The Bible is not all we need if these exist Acceptance of Modern Revelations.

Colossians 1: As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18) As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18)

The Head of the Church Is ALL IN ALL He has ALL preeminence in relationship to ALL things (1:18b) He has ALL preeminence in relationship to ALL things.

You Cannot Keep a Secret from God. God: Omnipotent Nothing too difficult. Jer. 32:17, 27 Seen in creation, crossing of Red Sea, resurrection, etc. Also.

Lesson 6: A Faith that overcomes discontentment. Understanding Discontentment – What is it? Lack of contentment, dissatisfaction with circumstances; A.

2 Timothy 1:1-5.. A Dwelling Faith A Dwelling Faith – Faith Comes When the Word Comes (Rom. 10:17) – Faith Builds When the Word Builds (Acts 20:32 + Jude.

L UKE 14: Define: Hate means “to love less” (Matt. 10:37) – Love for the Lord is to so far exceed all others – “Hate” (present tense) indicates.

(Prov. 3:12) “Whom the Lord loves, He corrects” (Prov. 3:12) How does God discipline His children?

BY FAITH NOAH… Hebrews 11:7. Introduction Noah’s obedient faith is extoled in Hebrews Chapter Eleven and Verse Seven: “By faith Noah, being warned by.

I want to be a Christian, because.... I want to go to heaven!

I want to be a Christian, because.... I want to be strong!

25 seconds left…...

“Stop trying to make it to heaven!” John 6:25-29.

The Messiah’s Apostles Matthew Apostles of Christ Matthew 10  Selected and commissioned  Warned and encouraged  Significant role in the kingdom,

PSSA Preparation.

The Barnabas Factor Acts 4: “B” is for benevolent Acts 4:37; Acts 2:45; Lk. 18:18-25 Levites - Deut. 12:12, 19; 14:27, 29; 16:11; 18:8; 26:12, 13.

Isaiah 42:9; 46:10 Psalm 39:4-8 This New Year. SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday January

When you say... “I can’t solve this...” God tells you “I will direct your path” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

The Sorrow of God Jeremiah 9:7-11. The Sorrow of God Jesus Christ, Isa. 53:3-4; Matt. 26:38 – Man of sorrows – Acquainted with grief – Carried our sorrows.

Spiritual Weakness Anemia of the Soul. 2 Be Strong in the Lord Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Cor. 16:13 Finally, my brethren,

Like a Little Child Matthew 18:1-5. Kingdom of Heaven Live worthy, Eph. 4:1; Phil. 1:27 Live worthy, Eph. 4:1; Phil. 1:27 Danger of self-approval, 2 Cor.

The Devil Doesn’t Want It! 1 Peter 5: The Devil Doesn’t Want this Church to Have Elders 1 Peter 5:1-4 God does, Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5 God does,

Presentation transcript:

Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Fears Leaning on the Lord through Hard Times Scripture Reading: Luke 12:22-32

Things that stress us out: Family Concerns  Kids, Grandkids Safety  Daily care of my children  My kids staying faithful  Not being able to see them grow up  Never getting married or having kids  Wedding/Getting Married

Things that stress us out: School/Work  Daily Operations of School and Work  TESTS!!!

Things that stress us out: Transportation  Driving  My Kids Driving  Flying

Things that stress us out: Finances  Our Monthly Expenses  Debt  Not being able to support myself

Things that stress us out: Society  Public Speaking  People in General  Bad People  Socializing (I’m a teenager!)  Being Alone (Forever)  Not Being in Control

Things that stress us out: Nature  Snakes  Mean Dogs  Spiders  Roaches  Locusts

Things that stress us out: Health  General Health Concerns  Needles

Things that stress us out: Miscellaneous  Firing Guns  Heights  Clowns  The Dark  Monsters

Understanding His Power and Wisdom teaches us…  …why we are here in the first place. His might created all that we see. If He is the one who created us, why wouldn’t we go to Him in times of trouble – Job 9:4-12, Jer. 10:12  …nothing is too hard for the Lord. – Jer. 32:27, Matt. 19:26, Phil. 4:13  …he is in control of our situation. – Matt. 8:23-27

Fearing God… ...keeps us wise in hard times. – Prov. 1:7  …gives us strength through His wisdom. – Prov. 8:13-14  …gives us a good perspective when dealing with difficult people/times. – Matt. 10:28  …keeps us from coming up short of the ultimate prize. – Heb. 4:1  …saves us from future harm. – Heb. 11:7

Trusting God…  …saves us from future harm. -- Noah and Abraham  …gives us courage to do the things we need to do Chron. 28:20  …puts us on the right path. – Prov. 3: 5-8  …keeps us from being foolish. – Prov. 28:  …will deliver you from death. – 2 Cor. 1:9- 10

God wants to help us…  …when we ask for help through prayer. – Phil. 4:6-7  …by supplying all our needs. – Phil. 4:19  …by casting all of our cares on Him. – 1 Pet. 5:6-7, Psalm 55:22  …find mercy in times of need. – Heb. 4:15-16  …find rest. – Matt. 11:28+29

Other Things to Remember  We Have hope in Christ – John 14:1-4, Romans 5:1-5, Rev. 22:14  Don’t be bitter when going through hardships – 1 Thes. 5:16-18, Heb. 12:15  Ask for help from the Church – Gal. 6:2, 1 Thes. 5:11

What should really stress us out?  Disobeying God  Going to an Everlasting Punishment – Matthew 25:46