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Aug 17, 2014

The Joy of God's Strategy for Stress

Passage: Philippians 4:1-9

Preacher: Pastor Tim W. Young

Series: How to Have a Joyful Life

Category: Philippians

Summary:

Main Text - Philippians 4:1-9; OT Reading - Deuteronomy 28:58-68; NT Reading - Philippians 4:1-9

Detail:

How To Have a Joyful Life #11– 8/17/2014

“The Joy of God’s Strategy for Stress” - Philippians 4:4-9

 

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything

 

1. Understand Stress to Manage Stress God’s Way

 

               Stress is…

 

               Stress can be Good or Bad

 

               God’s Word recognizes stress and its problems – Phil 4:6

 

                              Deut 28:65-67

 

 

2. Recognize the Causes of Stress So You Can Manage It God’s Way

 

               What does your every day conversation contain more of; Complaining or Rejoicing - Phil 4:4

 

                              Prov. 12:25

 

                              Phil 3:1-11

 

               How are you treating people around you? Harshly or Graciously? - Phil 4:5

 

                              Prov 15:1

 

               To whom do you talk about your problems? God or Others – Phil 4:6

 

 

               How would you describe your attitude? Thankful or Resentful? Phil 4:5

 

                              Prov 3:11

 

               What do you dwell on, the Positive or the Negative – Phil 4:8

 

                              Ps 94:19

 

3. You Can Manage Stress Because God Promises to His Power As You Obey – Phil 4:7 & 9

 

               But don’t These strategies work for anyone due to…

 

               However for the Christian, They work because…

 

 

Let’s talk about REAL STRESS!!!