Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Text: Philippians 4:5b-7; Luke 8:22-25

Scripture Reading: Psalm 55:22 “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” (NLT)

Part I– “Be anxious for nothing”—refers to the basic needs of life: finances, hunger, or other basic provisions.

Matthew 6:25—Do not worry.

Matthew 13—Parable about a farmer planting seed.

Wayside—ground that seed could not grow in.

Rocky soil—ground that was too shallow for roots to grow.

Thorny ground—thorn bushes that “choked out” the good seed.

Matthew 13:22—being anxious and worrying, leads to “choking.”

Part II–Philippians 4:5b— “The Lord is at hand.”

Luke 8:22-25—Jesus got into the boat; He never left the disciples. He was “near.”

Jehovah Shammah—The Lord who is near.

Ezekiel 48:35; Psalm 46; Matthew 28:20; Revelation 21

Part III–Philippians 4:7—The peace of God will “guard your hearts.”