A Sling and 4 Stones

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

SERIES THEME: Break Those Chains!!

Title: A Sling and 4 Stones

Scripture: Mt. 6:25-34

I. THE GIANT IN FRONT OF US

“Worry is an old man with bended head, carrying a load of feathers which he thinks are lead.”
Corrie Ten Boom

The sling we have to handle:

1. Worry keeps you from (enjoying what you have). V.25
2. Worry makes you (forget your worth) v.26
3. Worry is (completely useless) v. 27
4. Worry erases (God’s promises) from your mind. V.28-30
5. Worry makes us (like others) v. 31-32

II. KILLING THE GIANT (The 4 stones)

One solid truth before the stones: we need to (establish our priorities).
We also need to (set a course of action). 4 stones:

1. Don’t dwell on tomorrow’s (stress).
2. Don’t dwell on yesterday’s (messes).
3. Don’t dwell on yesterday’s (successes).
4. Don’t dwell on yesterday’s (distresses).

“Jesus can carry what is worrying you because He had already carried what was meant to kill
you. He had already carried your sorrows and buried them in His grave.” Giglio

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
NEW Series Theme: Break Those Chains!
Series: week: 3 Essentials & 3 Nails
Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6; Joshua 1:1-9

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