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I Just Don’t Care
Part 2 of 6 in the series “Out Of
Control”
February 10,
2008 Pastor
THE REALITY OF DEPRESSION
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Depression affects approximately 19 million Americans or 9.5% of the population
in any given one-year period
~ At some
point in their lives, 10% - 25% of women and 5% - 12% of men will likely become
clinically depressed
~ It is
estimated that depression exacts an economic cost of over $30 billion each
year, but the cost of human suffering cannot be measured
TRUTH OF THE STATISTICS
There are a large number of people
missing out on the (fullness) of the life that God intended for them
“I have
come that they may have life – and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
Special Note: There is a difference
between (suffering) from depression and (living) depressed
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Depression is (clinical)
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Living depressed is (circumstantial)
EITHER WAY . . .
SOMETHING HAS TO (CHANGE)!
THE HARDEST QUESTION FOR THE
DEPRESSED PERSON:
Can I find enough (strength) to
do anything about it?
STORY OF THE DEMON-POSSESSED MAN
Mark 5
WHAT WAS HE UP AGAINST?
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He had become an (outcast) and a (loner)
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His actions had made it (scary) for others around him
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He eventually thought he was (beyond) reach
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He thought even God had (forgotten) him
GAINING A NEW PERSPECTIVE
I Peter 4:7-11
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Focus on (spiritual) growth
It defeats the thought that you are (damaged)
goods
“Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.”
v. 7b
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Seek out (others)
It defeats the thought that you are (better
off) alone
“Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without
grumbling.”
v. 8-9
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Start (serving)
It defeats the thought that you are (unproductive)
and it takes the focus off you
“Each one should use
whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s
grace in its various forms.”
v. 10
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Live (upward)
It defeats the thought that everything
is all about (you)
“If anyone speaks, he should
do it as one speaking the very words of God.
If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so
that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory
and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”
v. 11
FINAL THOUGHTS:
LEARN SOMETHING FROM THE DEMON
POSSESSED MAN
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Refuse to just keep (sitting) there
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Find the (resources) for help
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Tell your (story) as God begins to work