The Cure for Anxiety

Northwest Bible Church - Jan. 16, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner
1 Peter 5:7
The Cure for Anxiety

Intro

A. HUMILITY AND CASTING ANXIETIES ON THE LORD (1 Peter 5:6-7).

1. Anxiety is a form of pride.

2. The humble heart trusts in God.

B. WHAT IS ANXIETY?

1. Definition

2. Biblical evaluation. Mt. 6:25-30

3. The effects of anxiety. Mt. 13:22; Lk. 21:34

C. THE CURE FOR ANXIETY (1 Peter 5:7).

1. Exhortation: Casting all your anxiety of Him.

2. Reason: Because He cares for you.

3. How do we do this?

a. Our impotence.

b. God’s provision. Mt. 6:25-33; Phil. 4:19

c. God’s control. Rom. 8:28; Eph. 1:11; Proverbs 16:9

d. God’s power. Mt. 8:26; Proverbs 21:1; Gen. 1:1; Job 42:2

Conclusion