1. The Path To
Peace Of Mind
Philippians 4:4-7

2. Philippians 4:4-7
4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your
gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be anxious for
nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,
let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus.

3. The Path To
Peace Of Mind
Philippians 4:4-7

4. Be Christ-like

5. Be Christ-like
Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus

6. Be Christ-like
Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-
control. Against such there is no law.

7. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the
world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let
it be afraid.

8. Peace of God vs. Peace
with God
Peace with God comes when one:
Believes in Jesus Christ - John 8:24
Repents of sins - Luke 13:3
Confesses Jesus as the Son of God - Matthew 10:32, Acts 8:37
Submits to Baptism for the remission of sins - Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38
Remains Faithful until death - Revelation 2:10

9. I. Worry About
Nothing
Philippians 4:6 Be
anxious for nothing,
but in everything by
prayer and
supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your
requests be made

10. What is worry?

11. What is worry?
When you're more anxious about your own desires than what God's will
is, you're too anxious!

12. What is worry?
When you're more anxious about your own desires than what God's will
is, you're too anxious!
Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your
life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what
you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than
clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap
nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you
not of more value than they? 27Which of you by worrying can add one
cubit to his stature?

13. What is worry?
When you're more anxious about your own desires than what God's will
is, you're too anxious!
Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your
life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what
you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than
clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap
nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you
not of more value than they? 27Which of you by worrying can add one
cubit to his stature?

14. What is worry?
When you're more anxious about your own desires than what God's will
is, you're too anxious!
Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your
life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what
you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than
clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap
nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you
not of more value than they? 27Which of you by worrying can add one
cubit to his stature?
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

15. What is worry?

16. What is worry?
When you hurry into hasty and ill-advised situations, you're too anxious!

17. What is worry?
When you hurry into hasty and ill-advised situations, you're too anxious!
Isaiah 28:16: ...Whoever believes will not act hastily.

18. What is worry?
When you hurry into hasty and ill-advised situations, you're too anxious!
Isaiah 28:16: ...Whoever believes will not act hastily.
When you are constantly agitated in unrest, you're too anxious!

19. What is worry?
When you hurry into hasty and ill-advised situations, you're too anxious!
Isaiah 28:16: ...Whoever believes will not act hastily.
When you are constantly agitated in unrest, you're too anxious!
Mark 4:39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
"Peace, be still!" And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

20. Hurry,
What is worry?
When you hurry into hasty and ill-advised situations, you're too anxious!
Isaiah 28:16: ...Whoever believes will not act hastily.
Worry,
When you are constantly agitated in unrest, you're too anxious!
Mark 4:39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
"Peace, be still!" And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Bury!!

21. Trials will come

22. Trials will come
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

23. Trials will come
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
1 Peter 4:13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's
sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with
exceeding joy.

24. Trials will come
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
1 Peter 4:13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's
sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with
exceeding joy.
James1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

25. Americas worry about...

26. Americas worry about...
Things that never
happened
40%
Things that are in the
past
30%
Things that are petty
and trivial
20%
Things that are
legitimate
8%

27. Americas worry about...
Things that never
happened
40%
Things that are in the
past
30%
Things that are petty
and trivial
20%
Things that are
legitimate
8%

28. Americas worry about...
Things that never
happened
40%
Things that are in the
past
30%
Things that are petty
and trivial
20%
Things that are
legitimate
8%

29. Americas worry about...
Things that never
happened
40%
Things that are in the
past
30%
Things that are petty
and trivial
20%
Things that are
legitimate
8%

30. Martha
Luke 10:38-42 Now it happened as they went
that He entered a certain village; and a certain
woman named Martha welcomed Him into her
house. 39And she had a sister called Mary,
who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His
word. 40But Martha was distracted with much
serving, and she approached Him and said,
"Lord, do You not care that my sister has left
me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help
me." 41And Jesus answered and said to her,
"Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled
about many things. 42But one thing is needed,
and Mary has chosen that good part, which will

31. Parable of the sower
Matthew 13:22-23 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who
hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches
choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. 23But he who received seed on
the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed
bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty."

32. II. Pray About Everything

33. II. Pray About Everything
C. H. Spurgeon - “Prayer is the cure
for care”

34. II. Pray About Everything
C. H. Spurgeon - “Prayer is the cure
for care”
Prayer - general adoration to God

35. II. Pray About Everything
C. H. Spurgeon - “Prayer is the cure
for care”
Prayer - general adoration to God
Supplication - an earnest specific
prayer

36. II. Pray About Everything
C. H. Spurgeon - “Prayer is the cure
for care”
Prayer - general adoration to God
Supplication - an earnest specific
prayer
Requests - a detailed petition

37. II. Pray About Everything
C. H. Spurgeon - “Prayer is the cure
for care”
Prayer - general adoration to God
Supplication - an earnest specific
prayer
Requests - a detailed petition
Guy King - 'God is interested in the
concert as a whole, the song selection in
particular, and the performers in detail'

38. III. Be Thankful For Anything

39. III. Be Thankful For Anything
John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may
have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I
have overcome the world."

40. III. Be Thankful For Anything
John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may
have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I
have overcome the world."
1 Peter 5:6-7 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of
God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon
Him, for He cares for you.

41. IV. Constantly Be Working
Philippians 4:6-9 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and
supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard
your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever
things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are
of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--
meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received
and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

42. Train your mind

43. Train your mind
Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of
God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to
God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may
prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

44. Train your mind
Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of
God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to
God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may
prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but
mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5casting down arguments and
every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing
every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

45. Train your mind
Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of
God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to
God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may
prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but
mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5casting down arguments and
every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing
every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the
issues of life.

46. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard
pressed on every side, yet not
crushed; we are perplexed, but not
in despair; 9 persecuted, but not
forsaken; struck down, but not
destroyed