Philippians 4:6-9 NASB

⁶ 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 comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ⁸ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. ⁹ The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Theme: In this problematic, sin-fallen world, God provides directions for Christians to have His peace, all of which involve being in closer relationship with Him.

Outline: 3 remedies for you to partake of in order to have God’s peace in stressful times

1)     Gratefully going to God about everything – Prayer (4:6-7)

• The Prohibition: Be anxious for nothing
• The Prescription: In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
• The Promise: The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

The final two remedies will be covered in next week’s sermon.

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Philippians 4:4-5 NASB

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.

Some Observations on the Text

1. This is a command
2. It’s a command that is possible to obey, but only in the Lord
3. Part of the command is to rejoice in the always
4. Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice

How to obey the text

1. Be sure that you are actually in the Lord
2. Read God’s Word daily and walk in submission to the Spirit
3. See your trials through the lens of Scripture
4. Deal with your relational conflicts Biblically
5. Get involved in the ministry of the church
6. Focus your mind on the Lord and the things He promised in the Gospel

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