“The Joy of Security”

Philippians 4:4-9

I.      The Problem: Anxiety
(Verse 6)

II.    The Prescription: Prayer
(Verses 6-7)

III.   The Program: Right Thinking
(Verses (Verse 8-9)

1. To avoid anxiety – we must think proper thoughts:
   Guideline one: Whatever things are true
   Guideline two: Whatever things are noble
   Guideline three: Whatever things are just
   Guideline four: Whatever things are pure
   Guideline five: Whatever things are lovely
   Guideline six: Whatever things are of good report
2.  To avoid anxiety – we must do proper things

IV.            The Promise: Peace
(Verses 7 and 9)

1.    God’s Protection
(Verse 7)

2.    God’s Presence
(Verse 9)

3.    God’s Peace
(Ephesians 3:20)
(John 14:27)
(John 16:33)