Truth When Battling Depression

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Truth When Battling Depression

April 14, 2024 • Pastor Chad Garrison, Pastor Lindsay Garrison • Lamentations 3:17–26

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Your emotions are valid, but not permanent. With God, there is always hope.

In this series, we will look at how some familiar names in scripture dealt with many of the same struggles we face today. We’ll learn how they overcame those struggles not through their own strength, but by depending on God. Each message combines biblical truth with modern psychology from Christian mental health professionals.

QUESTIONS FOR THE ROAD:

1. The four root causes of depression are biological, relational, circumstantial, and spiritual. Is there one cause that resonates with you the most in this season?

2. How could you start addressing that issue in practical steps, with God’s truth?

3. Read Lamentations 3:21-23. What are some things that help you remember God’s love and goodness in the midst of difficult seasons?

Myth Busting Faith & Mental Health

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Chad Garrison, Pastor Lindsay Garrison • 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, Matthew 22:37

In our series opener, we discuss common “myths” regarding our faith and mental health, and the truth scripture speaks to them. In this series, we will look at how some familiar names in scripture dealt with many of the same struggles we face today. We’ll learn how they overcame those struggles not through their own strength, but by depending on God. Each message combines biblical truth with modern psychology from Christian mental health professionals. QUESTIONS FOR THE ROAD: 1. What do you think about when you hear the words “mental health”? How is your mental health right now? 2. Think about the role God plays in your mental health. What would it look like to bring any of your mental health struggles to Him? 3. What does a Next Step look like for you to allow others to be a “Burden Bearer” for you? When can you take this step?

Seek Healing From Trauma

April 21, 2024 • Christina Hernandez • 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, Psalm 34:18

Nothing can change your past. But God can heal your broken heart. In this series, we will look at how some familiar names in scripture dealt with many of the same struggles we face today. We’ll learn how they overcame those struggles not through their own strength, but by depending on God. Each message combines biblical truth with modern psychology from Christian mental health professionals. QUESTIONS FOR THE ROAD: 1) What are some signs that there could be a deep wound that needs healing from the Lord? 2) What can we learn about God when we consider the story of Hagar? 3) Satan's lies: "You will never get past this." "God doesn't care." "You don't need others to help you. Do any of these "feel true" to you? If so, what is God's Truth about that?

Silence Your Negative Thoughts

April 28, 2024 • Pastor Chad Garrison

Your emotions are valid, but not permanent. With God, there is always hope. In this series, we will look at how some familiar names in scripture dealt with many of the same struggles we face today. We’ll learn how they overcame those struggles not through their own strength, but by depending on God. Each message combines biblical truth with modern psychology from Christian mental health professionals. QUESTIONS FOR THE ROAD: 1. What is your self-talk usually like? How does this inner-dialogue influence your view of your life? 2. Read Romans 8:5-6. What would it look like practically to have your mind set more often on the desires of the Spirit? 3. Having identified the area you are most prone to negativity, how can you “reframe” what you think about this week? How could this change your thought life moving forward?