June 8, 2025

Dwell – Philippians 4:4-9 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: We are well when we dwell.

Philippians 4:4-9

  • Together: You are not alone (v. 5).
  • Fight: Name your anxieties (v. 6)!
  • Truth: God is in control (v. 6).
  • Fight: Give thanks (v. 6)!
  • Truth: God's peace will guard (v. 7).
  • Fight: Dwell on truth (vv. 8-9)!
  • Together: You are not alone (v. 9).

Announcements

🏅 Join others in playing sports at Forest Dale Elementary on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during Team Time Tuesday. Join the Discord to stay updated.

😎 Youth Group continues to meet each Friday in June from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at church (unless otherwise noted):

  • June 13 -- Vocations
  • June 20 -- Service
  • June 27 -- Park Night -- Meet at West Park (2700 W. 116th St)
  • July 4 to August 1 -- No Friday night youth group.
  • August 8 -- Kick-off -- Parents invited!

👦 Childcare in the transition room on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. will be closed during the Chinese Ministry Adult Sunday School's break from now until August 17.

🧒 English Ministry Children's Sunday School will be on summer break beginning June 22. We wish you a fun and restful summer and look forward to resuming Sunday School in mid-August.

⛺️ In lieu of a short-term mission trip this year, we're offering a Summer Camp from Tuesday, July 29, to Friday, August 1. This day camp will help youth take the next step in following Jesus and develop leadership skills. We need a minimum of 10 youth in order to offer this, so please learn more and register before June 15. (There's also a 20% discount prior to June 15. 😉)

⛪️ The Midwest Chinese Christians Association (MCCA) Summer Retreat registration is now open. This retreat has programs for all ages! Online registration closes on June 22.

🌎 Missions spotlight features Charles Chow.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • June 9 - Psalm 109, Job 6
  • June 10 - Psalm 110, Job 7
  • June 11 - Psalm 111, Job 8
  • June 12 - Psalm 112, Job 9
  • June 13 - Psalm 113, Job 10

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Describe your first experience with anxiety. What happened? How did you respond?
  2. Slowly read Philippians 4:4-9. Why do you think Paul writes this to the Philippians? How would you respond to the comment, "Christians shouldn't struggle with anxiety."?
  3. What exhortations does Paul give in this text? What truths does Paul share?
  4. Paul emphasizes the presence of the Lord throughout this section. Why? That is, how does the presence of the Lord help one face anxiety? (Consider the following passages as needed: Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:9; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 28:18-20. Further, consider the transformation in Peter after he receives the Holy Spirit.)
  5. How much is anxiety an issue for you today? How do you typically handle anxiety?
  6. How might dwelling on and applying Philippians 4:4-9 help?
  7. What can you do as a growth group to encourage and aid each other in fighting anxiety?