Message given at The Bridge Church Columbus on Sunday August 12, 2017.

In this message we look at a few aspects on how to live a care free life and the benefits of not letting anxiety rule our thoughts.   In several places Scripture gives us instruction on not worrying or being fretful.  We look at the Apostle Paul’s example and how he was able to live this way and also at the instructions he gives in his letters on how to follow this Biblical principle.  When we are able to cast off worry and not let it control our thoughts we are in a better position to hear God and get his instructions for the situation that we face.

The verses we look at hear are Philippians 4:4-6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. ⁵ Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; ⁶ do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

-Philippians 4:4-6

“Rejoice always,  pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Message given at The Bridge Church Columbus on Sunday July 16, 2017.

In this message we look at the issue of living like God is with us and for us at all times.  Most likely, if asked, we would all say we  believe God is with us and for us but if the Holy Spirit asked us if we lived and acted that way all the time our answers would probably be less sure.

We study the depth at which God sees us and how he know us and our situations better than we do.  He not only sees us but sees what’s happening inside of us and what is happening around us.  We can trust him to be there for us in every situation in life and to help us and strengthen us to overcome.

The two verses we look at in this message are Romans 8:31 and Isaiah 41:10:

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”

– Romans 8:31

“Fear not, for I am with you;  be not dismayed, for I am your God;  I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

– Isaiah 41:10