Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

The Problem of Anxiety

May 15, 2024

43:40

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Exploring the wisdom of Psalm 27, the podcast discusses realistic anxiety management by waiting for God, dwelling in His presence, and seeking His goodness. It emphasizes facing fears with a strategy of life that assumes the worst, offering insights on faith, communion with God, and realignment of priorities.

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Visualizing worst-case scenarios can help develop a robust strategy for dealing with fears and uncertainties.

Embracing a realistic perspective on life's challenges is crucial for overcoming fears and anxieties.

Prioritizing God through dwelling, gazing, and seeking can cultivate confidence and security in facing stresses of life.

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Christianity's Relevance in Modern Life

Christianity's relevance in addressing modern life issues is emphasized, highlighting how ancient solutions can address contemporary challenges. Through the lens of Psalms, the podcast explores the timeless themes of fear, worry, and anxiety, providing insights on how to effectively deal with them. Despite the perceived uniqueness of modern problems, the podcast suggests that ancient principles can offer enduring solutions.

Seeking Personal and Intimate Relationship w. God for a Fearless Life

00:53

Gazing upon Beauty and Seeking God's Will

00:52

The Faith of Alan Gardner

01:26

Introduction

3min

Embracing Realistic Anxiety Management

5min

Dwelling in the House of the Lord

13min

Exploring Christian Faith and Deepening Understanding

2min

Gazing on God's Beauty for Communion

19min

Seeking God's Goodness and Realignment of Priorities

2min

Of the articles and books I survey on worry or anxiety, they almost always say, “The things you’re worried about may never happen. So don’t think about them.” But in Psalm 27, David does the opposite: he visualizes the worst things that can happen. Why? Because he wants to have a strategy of life that can stand up to anything.

Psalm 27 has a refreshing realism, even though it’s full of tremendous promises. It shows that you can have a way of dealing with anger, anxiety, and fear that assumes the worst things may and can happen.

How can you have a strategy that will enable you to face any of stresses of life? By 1) dwelling, 2) gazing, and 3) seeking.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 24, 1993. Series: Modern Problems; Ancient Solutions. Scripture: Psalm 27.

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