Sermon Notes 7/26/26
Sunday, July 26, 2026
How Can I Overcome Stress in my Life?
Matthew 6:25-34
Introduction
A. Stress is what happens when your _______ says, “No” and
your ______________ says, “Yes, I’ll be glad to do that!”
B. Stress not only dampens our spirits and frazzles our nerves, but it also:
1. Brings a rush of _______________________
2. Overstimulates our _____________
3. Weakens our __________________________________
4. Brings on ________________________________________
5. Brings on a __________________
I. What Does Jesus Say?
A. Understand the ____________________ (v. 25)
B. ____________________ the evidence (v. 25)
1. _________________________________________
2. Spending ____________
3. Costs are astounding
C. Determine your _____________ (v. 26-30)
1. What do you really value in this __________?
2. Is it all about _________?
3. Is it all about this ________________?
4. Jesus says He takes care of the _____________
5. To overcome a stress-filled life, ______________________
D. Clarify the _________________ (v. 32)
1. Gentiles:
a._____________
b._________________
c.__________________________
d._____________________
2.God ________________ that you have needs
E. Consider your real __________________ (v. 33)
1. ________________________ this verse
2. One of the best antidotes to stress is seeing God’s
____________________
3. Purposes:
a. Grow our _______________
b. Teach us ___________________ for the future
c. Become a _________________ to others
F. Make your ___________________ (v. 33)
1. You have a __________________ to decide
2. Live every day for __________ (Psalm 90:12)
G. Live in the __________________ (v. 34)
1. Two things you cannot change:
a. Cannot change the _____________
b. Cannot change the _________________
2. Learn to live _________________
Conclusion: Stress can affect your
1. _____________- protect your body, rest
2. ____________- think correctly
3. _______________- meditate on God and His Word