WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND | PART 3 – THE PEACE

WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND | PART 3 – THE PEACE 

Easter Sunday

April 4, 20201

9:30 & 11:00am

Dream Team Party

Friday April 9, 2021

You are invited to join us today for Discover at 11:00am located in the Discover Room.

For more info please visit www.olc.church/discover

SO, WHAT DO WE KNOW?

Most of life’s battles are won or lost in the .

What comes into my , comes out in my .

Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

“You can go 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, 3 minutes without oxygen but you can’t even go 3 seconds without using your mind.” – Dr. Caroline Leaf

If I want to change my , I have to change my .

THE PEACE OF GOD

Philippians 4:6–9 (NIV) 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.

John 14:27 (NIV) …Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Luke 2:14 (NKJV) “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) 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.

is our first response for .

1 John 5:14–15 (NIV) This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.

Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

“It has been found that 12 minutes of daily focused prayer over an 8-week period can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan. – Dr. Caroline Leaf

James 5:16 (NIV) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) 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.

invites the of God into your mind.

WHAT IS WORRY?

Worry: is the of the power and the promises of God.

Romans 8:5–6 (NLT) Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

WINNING THE WAR ON WORRY

Romans 12:2 (NIV)  Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

I’m going to…

1.  what I do.

James 1:5 (NLT) If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.

2. God what I do.

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

3. God no matter what.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NKJV)  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Mark 9:23 (NIV) “…Everything is possible for one who believes.”

Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) 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.

Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

You are invited to join us today for Discover at 11:00am located in the Discover Room.

For more info please visit www.olc.church/discover

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January 31 – May 1, 2021

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