In this week’s message of Turning the Tide, we’re learning how to move from a life dominated by worry and anxiety to one filled with peace, joy, and purpose. Scripture reveals that the antidote to anxiety is often unexpected — it’s found in shifting from selfishness to servanthood, from darkness to light, and from striving to surrender.
📖 Key Scriptures:Ephesians 2:1–10 (NLT) — Once dead in sin, now made alive in Christ by His grace.Romans 12:2 (NLT) — Let God transform you by changing the way you think.Psalm 30:11 (NLT) — You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.Philippians 2:14–16 (NLT) — Live clean and shine like bright lights in a dark world.
💡 Key Concepts:Enemy vs. Jesus: Death → Life | Darkness → Light | Worry → Joy | Selfish → ServantGod doesn’t just save you — He saves, restores, and redeems you.The path to freedom isn’t found in resistance alone, but in replacement — replacing lies with truth, and anxiety with action rooted in God’s purpose.You were created not just to survive, but to be a living example of God’s grace and to fulfill your divine purpose.
🔥 Two Powerful Truths:Be an Example. Let your life reflect God’s grace and kindness to a world that needs His light.Fulfill Your Purpose. You are God’s masterpiece, created to do the good works He planned long ago.
⚠️ Two Cautions:Don’t let serving become a way to avoid your own healing.Don’t stay stuck in past pain when God is calling you into your purpose.
❤️ Encouragement:When we allow God to transform our hearts and renew our minds, He replaces our fear with joy and our anxiety with peace. You are saved, restored, and redeemed — not just for yourself, but to be a light that leads others to Him.
Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveFor other ways to experience today’s service online, you can visit https://cypress.online.church/
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!