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Church of the Nazarene – Harrisonburg
Living The Jesus Life: Part 8
A Panel Discussion of Philippians 4:1-9
Living The Jesus Life
This series is a part of our annual practice of spending time focusing on one book of the Bible. In this case, the study is of Philippians – the letter Paul wrote from a Roman prison to the church at Philippi, the first church Paul started in Eastern Europe (see Acts 16). The people at Philippi were facing the resistance of Rome but remained a vibrant community of faith.
Philippians is a letter that speaks to living life as a disciple of Jesus in 2023. That’s why we’ve entitled the series, ‘Living the Jesus Life’.
Today’s focus is Philippians 4:1-9
Philippians 4:1-9
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Today, our focus is on Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
To focus on that directive, “Do not be anxious about anything,” we’ve assembled a panel of experts to address some of the key issues and provide tools for overcoming anxiety. Joining us this morning are:
Ashlea Link: Ashlea is the School Social Worker for Rockingham County Schools and is married to Jared, Campus Pastor for our East Rockingham Campus. Learn more about her here: https://www.cotnaz.org/podcast/06-14-20-wbtx-program-ashlea-link-testimony/
Pastor Margaret Michael: Margaret is Outreach Pastor for Church of the Nazarene and Pastor of our Celebrate Recovery Ministry. You can reach Pastor Margaret at margaretmichael@cotnaz.org
Mark Sensabaugh, LPC: Mark is no stranger to COTNAZ, having ministered to us several times. He is a counselor for Journey Biblical & Clinical Counseling in Harrisonburg. Learn more about him here: https://www.journeycounselingministries.org/staff/
Anxious for Nothing Small Group Coming in July
In July, we are offering a short-term group opportunity at our Harrisonburg campus. Anxious for Nothing is a four-part group/class designed for those ministering to others who deal with anxiety or those experiencing anxiety themselves. Each session consists of a biblical teaching, small group discussion and directed prayer that will happen from 10:30 to 11:30 for four consecutive Sundays.
Spaces are limited for the group, so please register soon:
https://cotnaz.churchcenter.com/groups/connect-groups/anxious-for-nothing
1 Peter 5:7 ESV
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
John 14:27 ESV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Matthew 6:25-34 ESV
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
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