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Worship over Worry

Philip Anthony Mitchell·2819

Monday, March 30, 2020

Summary

In times of uncertainty and widespread crisis, losing a sense of control often drives the human heart into deep worry and anxiety. Preaching from Matthew 15 and Matthew 6, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell reveals that worship and worry cannot exist in the heart at the same time. By choosing to humble ourselves, posture our hearts in worship, and seek first the kingdom of God, we can trust that our heavenly Father will faithfully take care of every need.

Key Scriptures

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Matthew 15:21-28↗Matthew 6:25-34↗

Themes

Worship over WorryFaith in CrisisGod's Sovereignty and ProvisionSeeking the Kingdom FirstHumility and Prayer

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Key Points

1.Worry is a self-inflicted mental torment that arises when we lack control in the face of uncertainty and change.
2.True worship and worry cannot exist in the human heart at the same time, because pure worship always overpowers worry.
3.The Canaanite woman demonstrated persistent faith by bowing before Jesus in humble worship, trusting Him for even a single 'crumb' of His power.
4.Faith feeds worship; the deeper our trust in who Jesus is, the stronger and more transformative our worship becomes.
5.Because Jesus is worthy of worship through His unmatched sovereignty and unconditional love, He is also completely worthy of our trust.
6.Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6 that if God feeds the birds of the air and clothes the grass of the field, He will surely take care of His children.
7.When we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, God takes responsibility for adding everything else we need.

Sermon Moments

“Pastor Philip shares the story of his close friend in the hospital with severe illness choosing to exalt Jesus from his hospital bed, proving that worship subdues worry.”

“The Canaanite woman's response to Jesus: 'Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table'—showing that a single crumb of God's power is more than enough.”

“The definition of worry as self-inflicted torment upon the mind born out of an absence of control.”

“The core declaration: 'You cannot worship and worry at the same time.'”

“The visual lesson from nature: 'If the Lord takes care of your lawn, will He not take care of you?'”

“The truth linking worship and trust: 'Because Jesus is worthy of worship, He is also worthy of trust.'”

This Week

Identify specific areas where you feel a loss of control and actively surrender them to God through prayer.
When worry begins to overwhelm your mind, immediately pause and spend time exalting Jesus aloud in worship.
Read and meditate on Matthew 6:25–34 whenever financial or health uncertainty causes anxiety.
Use elements of nature—such as birds or grass—as daily visual reminders that God cares for you far more than creation.
Evaluate your daily schedule and finances to ensure that seeking God's kingdom remains your top priority.
Declare God's character and promises aloud when facing negative medical, financial, or personal reports.
Reach out to someone experiencing anxiety this week and encourage them with the hope and peace found in Christ.

Remember This

Worship and worry cannot exist in the human heart at the same time, because exalting Jesus in faith always overpowers worry and invites God's sovereign peace.

A Challenge for You

Attack tomorrow morning on Monday with a greater sense of faith, with no anxiety because we've been in prayer, and not worried about anything because worship is greater than worry.

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