Sermons on Anxiety (Page 3)
A God For Turbulent Times – Psalm 93
A God For Turbulent Times, Psalm 93 Psalm 93 – The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. 2 Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. 3 The seas have lifted up, Lord,the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. 4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than…
A Song for All Seasons – When Things Fall Apart – Psalm 11
Welcome and Prayer O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer Psalm 11 For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain.2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the stringsto shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?’ 4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne.He observes…
A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Discouraged
When I’m Feeling Discouraged – Psalms 42 AND 43 BIBLE READING – PsalmS 42 & 43 bible message from psalms 42 & 43 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?3 My tears have been my food day and night,while people say to me all day long, ‘Where…
A Song for All Seasons – When I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed
When I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed – Psalm 55 Bible Reading Psalm 55 When I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed A video is available here O’ for the wings, for the wings of a dove, Far away, far away I would rove. O’ for the wings, for the wings of a dove, Far away, far away, Far away, far away I would rove. O’ FOR THE WINGS OF A DOVE Felix Mendelsohn THE WRITER’S REACTION Verses 1-8 THE WRITER’S REFLECTIONS …
A Song For All Seasons – When I’m Fearful or Anxious
A Song For All Seasons – When I’m Fearful or Anxious – Psalm 23 Bible Reading Psalm 23 When I’m fearful & Anxious – Psalm 23 How can the Psalms help us in all the changing seasons of Life? Is the Lord enough ? 1. THE SOVEREIGN SHEPHERD, Verses1-4 The dark valley is as truly one of His right paths, as are the green pastures. D Kidner 2. THE GENEROUS SHEPHERD, Verse 5 3. THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Verse 6 Grace…
Come to Me.
Come to Me. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 11, verses 25-30. Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls. Serving me is easy, and my load is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Not all of Jesus’ words were comfortable. But these ones are comfortable. Jesus spoke these for all people who will listen.…
When God Seems Far Off and Hidden – Psalm 10
When God seems far off and hidden. Psalm 10. A crisis of faith Psalm 10:1 The Lord is a place of safety for those who have been treated badly. He keeps them safe in times of trouble. Psalm 9, verse 9 Lord, why are you so far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? … but now, Psalm 10, verse 1 God seems out of the picture. The wicked have moved to the centre. A portrait of…
Approaching the New Year with God.
Approaching the new Year with God. Psalm 90, a Psalm of Moses. The setting is Moses in the wilderness, with all the troubles and losses he faced there. Depressed? No, for he knows God. The Eternal God: Psalm 90:1-2 “We are a moment, You are forever”. He never ages, He is outside of time. The Sovereign God: Psalm 90:3-6 He decides the lifetime of us all, yet is outside of time Himself. He decides all the affairs of this world.…
The Good Life 6 – Jesus’ Kingship & Our Anxiety
The Good Life 6 – Jesus’ Kingship & Our Anxiety Matthew chapter 6, verses 25 to 34 Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, one in four people – one in three women and one in five men – will experience anxiety at some stage in their life. In a 12-month period, over two million Australians experience anxiety (from BeyondBlue) Not occasional anxiety over special circumstances. Rather, daily, crippling anxiety, fear and worry. Christians are not immune from this. It is part…
Luther, Grace and OCD
Martin Luther, Grace and OCD Sub-title – How Martin Luther’s mental illness drove him to rediscover the heart of the Gospel and rescue Christianity from its deadly sleep. Exploring Christianity – Contact Form I want to tell you today about 3 things, which link their arms together to present something of the greatest importance to all of us; the third thing in particular is vital for some of us, and useful to all. These 3 are Martin Luther, Grace, and…