God is in Control

The Bridge Church - Reno

God is in Control

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Phil Burdoin • Mark 4:35–41

A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark4:37-39

- In this passage the disciples believed things were out of control, but they were wrong. God is always in control

- Fear and anxiety can go hand in hand, however they are not the same. Fear sees a threat, while anxiety often imagines one. Yes their was a “furious” storm on the sea. But it was the “what if we drown” that consumed the disciples. Is what your worried about a real threat. Probably not. Most of our worries never even happen.

- Is it possible that our anxiety is a reflection of our belief that God is not really in control. If we had a greater confidence in God’s sovereignty wouldn’t we deal with less anxiety?

God is in Control

The Recipe to Win Over Worry

September 22, 2024 • Henry Lawson • Philippians 4:4–9

- The Bible says not to be anxious about ANYTHING. Wow, that is a tall order. But instead of just commanding that, God’s word also gives us clear instructions on how to make it possible. - Every single one of us has a desire to live with peace in our hearts. Peace that says no matter how bad things are at this moment I know that it will be okay. That peace is the peace of God and IT IS available and attainable. How willing are you to change in order to get it. - Pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. Those are not words that are commonly used today. Instead our culture is one of dread and negativity. We need to find a way to set our minds on what God says, not what pop culture says. I believe it is the most important ingredient in the recipe. The Recipe to Win Over Worry

God is For Us

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Phil Burdoin • Romans 8:31–39

- Some of our anxiety comes from the incorrect perception that God is out to get us. That he wants to ruin our plans and our lives. According to scripture this is not true. - Jesus Himself is interceding for us. This mean Jesus is an advocate for us. Jesus is always pleading our case before the Father, desiring our best for Him. - If you are saved through Jesus than there is nothing that can separate you from Him. There is nothing that has ever or will ever be created that can separate you from the Love of God. That means your future is secure and your worry can become less. God is For Us