Overcoming Anxiety

Sermon: Matthew 6:25-34

Introduction:

The main point is: As Christians we have good reasons to trust God and stop worrying.

I. The negative command: Do not be anxious
A. Jesus repeats the command 3 times.

B. Remember the context --
     1. The wider context: Sermon on the Mount – to disciples
     2. The immediate context: God or wealth?

II. The reasons why we should not worry are:
A. Life is much more than food & clothes.

        B. God abundantly cares for the animals and plants. 

C. Being anxious is unproductive, does nothing.

    D. Your Heavenly Father already knows your needs.

Iii. The positive command: Seek first God's Kingdom
A. What does this mean?

Application: