The Vineyard Church
Pastor Steve Huffman
April 28/29, 2022
Question:
How complex is my life?
2 Corinthians 1:12 ESV
Psalm 116:6 ESV
Proverbs 1:1-4 NIV
Question:
Do I need more simplicity in my life?
Matthew 6:25-34 NIV
Main Point #1
Pursuing simplicity means...
Reducing the amount of worry.
Definition:
Worry-to be apprehensive, have anxiety, be anxious, be (unduly) concerned
WedMd's Top Causes for Worry:
•Stress at work/school
•Stress in a personal relationship such as a marriage
•Financial stress
•Stress fro global occurrences, political issues and world events
•Stress from an emotional trauma
•Stress from serious medical illness
Psalms 139:23 NIV
Matthew 6:27 NIV
Matthew 6:30 NIV
Subpoint:
Worry emphasizes faith in fear over faith in God.
Psalms 55:22 NIV
Philippians 4:6 NIV
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Question:
Am I putting faith in God to handle situations I can't?
Main Point #2
Pursuing simplicity means...
Seeking the right priorities.
Question:
What is at the top of my priority list?
Definition:
Kingdom-kingship, royal power, royal rule
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
Psalms 34:10 NIV
Quote:
"To be simple is to fix one's eye solely on the simple truth of God at a time when all concepts are being confused, distorted, and turned upside-down."
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Question:
Are my highest priorities giving me my greatest peace?