30th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | God Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety
30th January 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | God Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety
Summary
The central message is that anxiety stems from unbelief, and true freedom from anxiety comes through faith, which is written in the heart by the Holy Spirit. The speaker encourages the congregation to prioritize dwelling in the presence of the Lord, recognizing that the delight found in God far surpasses the temporary allure of worldly pursuits like money or career advancement.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Praise through songThe congregation joins together in singing various hymns of praise, celebrating the works and mercies of the Lord.
A call to prayerThe speaker invites the congregation to bow their heads and quiet their minds, casting all anxieties and distractions onto God.
Adoration of God's characterThe prayer continues by thanking God for His perfect ways, His great mercy, and His loving kindness that is near every morning.
The importance of beholding God's delightfulnessThe speaker expresses his desire to focus on the beauty and delight of the Lord rather than being distracted by worldly things or pride.
Knowing and believing in God's loveDrawing from 1 John 4, the speaker explains that as we come to know God's love, it is perfected in us, allowing us to move from a mere acquaintance with His love to a deep, spiritual certainty.
Resisting the temptation of anxiety through the SpiritThe speaker warns that while being caught off guard by bad news is a temptation, we must not let it become sin; instead, we should rely on the Holy Spirit to flood our hearts with peace and set our minds on things of the Spirit.
How worry robs you of joyWorry does not change outcomes; it only acts as a method for the devil to steal, kill, and destroy your peace.
The difference between a mindset of flesh and spiritA mindset focused on the flesh leads to death and anxiety, while a mindset focused on the Spirit brings life and peace.
Casting all your anxiety on HimBy humbling yourself under God's mighty hand and submitting to His dealings, you can cast your anxieties on Him because He cares for you.
Pile your burdens on GodGod invites us to cast all our cares upon Him, using His strength to sustain us through every heavy load we face.
The power of a disciplined tongue and earBy starting each day by listening to the Holy Spirit, we can develop a disciplined tongue that refuses to speak words of worry or anxiety.Isaiah 50:4
Trusting God's finished planJust as God guided Joseph through difficult circumstances to fulfill His prophecy, He will use every situation to conform us into the image of Jesus.
God's purpose through listening and thankfulnessJust as God directed Jesus to Nazareth to fulfill His purpose, we should start each day by listening to the Holy Spirit and maintaining a thankful attitude.
The antidote to anxiety: prayer and thanksgivingTo deal with anxiety, we must use prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, ensuring our requests are not seasoned with bitterness or doubt.Philippians 4:4
Finding eternal glory through momentary trialsThe hardships we face are momentary and light compared to the eternal weight of glory they produce, allowing us to find strength in helplessness.
