On the surface, it is easy to point to external circumstances as the reasons for being unhappy. The lack of money, the feeling of lagging behind in life, relationship issues, etc are often considered as the reasons for fears, hopelessness and anxiety. But are they really? Is there another perspective to this, which actually delivers the promise of peace, no matter the challenges life throws?

In Part 1 of this message, “Dealing with Fear, Hopelessness and Anxiety”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains how external problems are not problems in themselves, but rather are a result of deeper internal problems that plague us. He goes on to show the source of these internal problems – sin: what sin really is and how that is actually man's greatest problem. The tree of life as well as the tree of the knowledge of good and evil are explained, and a differentiation is made between the kind of life produced by each of these.

This compelling message will challenge you to look beyond external issues that seem obvious, and expose you to the real internal problem that requires urgent attention. By this, you will have what it takes to find actual solutions and attain peace in the midst of storms.

Key Scriptures:

Genesis 3:3-5 KJV

[3] but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. [4] And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: [5] for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

Isaiah 5:21 KJV

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Other Scriptures: Genesis 2:9, Revelation 22:14, Revelation 3:17-18, Isaiah 47:8-11 [All scriptures in KJV]