{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"GFBC Hemet Sunday Sermons","title":"Respectable Sins Ep.2 | Anxiety","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2364,"description":"In this message in the “Respectable Sins” series, Pastor Robbie tackles the often‑accepted sin of worry and anxiety. While some concern is normal and even good, much of our anxiety flows from a proud desire to stay in control and a failure to trust God’s care. From 1 Peter 5, he shows how believers can humble themselves, cast their cares on the Lord, and actively resist the enemy’s lies.\nKey themes:\nGod’s goal in our growth is Christlikeness, but worry and anxiety often derail us.\nNot all concern is sinful; it becomes sin when it divides our hearts and questions God’s goodness.\nMuch anxiety is rooted in pride—the belief that we must (or can) control everything.\nThe pathway to freedom from sinful worry is humility and continual “casting” of our cares on God.\nWe are in a spiritual battle; we must resist the devil, stand firm in the faith, and remember we’re not alone.\nTurning our focus toward God’s promises and serving others loosens anxiety’s grip.\n\nScripture to Read:\nMain Scripture Passage \n- 1 Peter 5:5–10 \nSupporting Scripture Passage \n- Matthew 6:25–34 \nApplication Scripture Passage \n- Philippians 4:6–7 \nQuestions to consider:\nWhere has my concern crossed the line into sinful worry and unbelief?\nHow is pride (wanting control, insisting on my way) feeding my anxiety?\nWhat specific cares do I need to cast on the Lord today—and keep casting?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IopCaxSTJ2ehpv3MS8IEV2j95w_P2_kp0iVG4kCvkok/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMTYw/MTkxMTk3ZjE4NjNh/Nzg2YjlhZGE3Mjdm/NTFjMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}