Fret Not, Ps 37:1-9
Fret Not Ps.37:1-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Psalm 37 begins with a profound admonition, “Fret not.” To fret means to cause to suffer emotional wear and tear: trouble persistently: vex, torment, worry, according to Webster’s dictionary. We need to be reminded not to fret in times like these, because there seems to be plenty to worry […]
Anguish, Anxiety and Assurance, Ps 5:3
Anguish Anxiety and Assurance Ps.5:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Today we’re going to discuss three things that can deeply affect your walk with God: anguish, anxiety and assurance. Two of these negatively affect your relationship to the Lord and one of these positively affects your relationship to Him. Can you tell which ones are which? […]
Stand Still, Ex 14:13
Stand Still Ex. 14:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are times in our lives when we just need to stand still. Too often when facing a difficult decision or a stressful situation we get busier so that we don’t have to think about it. We’re afraid that if we stand still we’ll worry more or panic. […]
Prayer Warrior or Prayer Worrier, Lk 10:40-42
Prayer Worrier or Prayer Warrior Lk 10:40-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Did you notice in Lk 10:40 that Martha presented the Lord with a prayer request? And the Lord answered her prayer in a way that is very instructive to us. We find out by the Lord’s answer that Martha was a prayer worrier, not a […]
Stand Fast in the Lord, Phil 4:1-13
In Phil 4:1-13, the passage starts with stand fast in the Lord and ends with I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. You say I’ve tried, but I can’t seem to stand fast. And I don’t sense the strength in me to do ALL THINGS. The rest of the text shows you […]
Nothing Between Besides Jesus, 1 Tim 2:5
1 Tim 2:5 says, “There is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.” The only person or thing that should be between you and God, then, is Jesus Christ. Nothing else should be between you. However, oftentimes we let other things get between us. Sins come between us […]
Worry is Sin
Worry is Sin Romans 14:23 “Whatsoever is not of faith is sin” Worry is sin. The definition is “to feel or express undue care and anxiety, to be fretful”. God tells us all throughout the Bible not to worry. [Phil 4:6] says “to be careful for nothing”. When we worry, we doubt the promises […]
Worry Ps 37:1-9
Worry Prov. 27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you read Prov 27:1, Jas 4:14 and Matt 6:34 you don’t find the word “Worry” in the text but you understand from the texts that we are not to worry. As much as Christians worry, you would think that there must surely be a commandment to do it. […]
Your Mind and Perfect Peace Is. 26:3
Your Mind & Perfect Peace Is. 26 :3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Perfect peace emanates from your trust in the Lord and your ability to keep your mind stayed on Him. You know whether your […]
Slow to Anger II Cor. 12:10
Slow to Anger CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Today we are going to look at some of the factors in your life that contribute to your outbursts of anger or to that seething internal anger, if you are one of those who is able to control the outbursts. Solomon said that you are to be slow to […]