Element Christian Church
NRABV* - Fourteen: Don't Be Anxious
Locations & Times
Element Christian Church
4890 Bethany Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Welcome to Element
We strive to ensure the biggest thing people think when they hear about Element is Jesus! Our aim is to glorify God by teaching and living out the Scriptures, transforming community in Gospel community and planting churches.
Labor Day Weekend Baptism Celebration
September 4th at 1p<br><br>Join us to celebrate those that are making the choice to be baptized. There will be food and swimming to follow.<br><br>Element will be providing Tritip, beans, bread and salsa. We'd love if all of you could help with the rest.<br>If your last name begins with A-L please bring a side.<br>If your last name begins with M-Z please bring a dessert.<br><br>*These items are to share so please bring enough for at least 10-15 people.
Youth Pool Party - TODAY
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This week's song list
Interested in looking for some of the songs we sang this week? Here's the titles and original artists:<br><br>Mighty Warrior - Elevation<br>Furious - Jeremy Riddle<br>Oh God - Citizen<br>No Longer Slaves - Zach Williams<br>Oh How I Need You - All Sons and Daughters<br>Glorious Day - Kristian Stanfill
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Week Fourteen: Don't Be Anxious
Anxiety is real and can have a myriad of causes; if you struggle with it, please understand that you are not alone. The Greek word for anxious in Philippians 4:6 literally means to “have cares”; it has the connotation of letting your thoughts be overly focused on one thing. A lot of the advice in our world regarding anxiety is unhelpful, but Scripture offers much wisdom in how a healthy view of God can help us alleviate our own anxieties and worries. Rather than turning our gaze inward, our focus should be on God. In Matthew 6 (the Sermon on the Mount), Jesus teaches us a few lessons:
1) Anxiousness can come from a lack of faith—while our salvation is secured by trusting Jesus, our practical unbelief can contribute to worry.
2) Anxiousness can come from a confused priority—Jesus reminds us that all the things we need to exist will be given to us.
3) Anxiousness can come from a lack of focus—If you are constantly thinking about tomorrow, you will fail to live today as God intends you to….for His glory
• In what ways have you, or do you, struggle with anxiety?
• How have others responded to you in your anxiety? Have you experienced shame as a result?
• How can anxiousness reflect a confused priority? Explain.
• Do you tend to focus on Gospel Past, Future, or Present?
• How is God calling you to put more of your care into His hands?
• How is it possible to have freedom and security in Christ even in the midst of anxiety?
• How can prayer help us turn our concerns over to God when we are anxious/worried?