Healing Our Anxiety Sermon Guide

Healing Our Anxiety Sermon Guide: Jesus, Our Great Physician Sermon Series

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In this sermon from Jeff Abshire on healing anxiety, we explore the nature of anxiety, its impact on our relationships and practical steps to overcome it through faith. We learn that we can all have compassion towards the experience of anxiety and learn practically how to cast our anxieties onto God, receiving His peace.

This sermon emphasizes:

• Anxiety is often rooted in the fear of loss and can manifest in various ways
• Anxiety can create a relational gap between us and God as well as affect other relationships
• Casting our anxieties on God and practicing moment-by-moment trust can lead to peace
• Communicating our anxieties and listening to understand others can improve relationships; not communicating or getting stuck in our anxieties can cause our relationships to suffer

Key Scriptures:

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (NASB1995)

“Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 (NASB1995)

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NASB1995)

“Search me O God and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23 (NASB1995)

Table Questions:

 These are questions based on the scriptures and sermon to help you put the teaching into practice. They can be used in discipleship, Lifegroup, as a family or with whoever is around your table this summer.

1. How do you typically recognize anxiety in your life — through physical symptoms, emotional responses or behavioral changes?
2. In what ways has anxiety affected your relationships with God family or friends?
3. How can focusing on the present moment and God’s provision in nature help alleviate anxiety?
4. What are some practical steps you can take to “cast your anxieties on Him” in your daily life?
5. How might prayer with thanksgiving as mentioned in Philippians 4:6 change your perspective on anxious situations?
6. Can you share an experience where trusting God helped you overcome anxiety?
7. How can we support each other as a community in dealing with anxiety and building stronger relationships?
8. In what areas of your life do you find it most challenging to trust God’s provision and care?
9. How can you incorporate the practice of “periodic cleanout” of anxieties into your spiritual routine?
10. What steps can you take this week to improve communication about your anxieties with loved ones and listen more empathetically to others?