Slide Mode turns this study guide into a full-screen presentation, perfect for leading a group. It walks through the sermon clips, scriptures, and discussion questions one at a time. Tap "Slides" in the bar at the bottom of the screen to start. Use swipe gestures or arrow keys to navigate between slides.

How do I display this on a TV or projector?

Enter Slide Mode, then mirror your phone or laptop to a connected display. iPhone/iPad: use AirPlay or a Lightning/USB-C to HDMI adapter. Android: use Screen Mirroring, Chromecast, or a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Laptop: connect via HDMI or use AirPlay or Chromecast. Your phone becomes the remote control while the group sees the presentation on the big screen.

How do I install the app on my phone?

You can add Sunday to your home screen for a full-screen app experience — no app store needed. On iPhone or iPad: open this page in Safari, tap the Share button, then select "Add to Home Screen". On Android: tap the menu, then select "Add to Home Screen" or "Install App". The installed app gives you full-screen mode with native AirPlay casting support — no browser chrome.

How can I share this with my group?

Tap Share in the bar at the bottom of the screen to display a QR code or copy the link. Group members can scan it with their phone camera to open the study guide on their own device. You can also copy the page URL and share it via text message, email, or your group chat.

Tips for leading a group study

Before the meeting: review the clips and questions, and share the QR code or link so members can follow along. Start with a clip: play a sermon clip to ground the conversation, then move to the discussion questions. Use Slide Mode: mirror your phone to a TV and use Slide Mode to guide the group through each section together. Let people explore: share the link so members can revisit scriptures and questions on their own after the meeting. Adapt to your group: skip sections that don't fit. The study guide is a starting point, not a rigid script.

Venture Church

Where is God When I Feel Anxious, Lonely, or Burned Out?

By Pastor Todd PhelpsApril 12, 2026

This sermon explores the theme of honesty in mental health by delving into the realities of anxiety and the necessity for community, rest, and recovery, all while drawing strength and guidance from the power of Scripture.

Watch · 8 Clips

Select a clip to watch

01
Exploration of Societal Trends in Mental Health
1:16
02
Biblical Foundation on Mental Health
1:12
03
Elijah's Story and Its Relevance
2:54
04
Truth 1: Temporary Feelings, Permanent Decisions
1:40
05
Truth 2: Seeing the Bigger Picture
2:08
06
Truth 3: Listening to Your Body
3:00
07
Truth 4: Importance of Godly Connection
2:25
08
Truth 5: Mindful Thinking
2:29

Read

Scripture from the sermon

1 Kings 18:1

¹It happened many days later that the word of Yahweh came to Elijah in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab so that I may give rain on the surface of the earth.”

1 Kings 19:1-9

¹Then Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. ²Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “Thus may the gods do to me, and may they add to it, surely at this time tomorrow I will make your life as the life of one of them!” ³Then he became afraid, got up, and fled for his life. He came to Beersheba which belongs to Judah, and he left his servant there. ⁴Then he went into the wilderness one day’s journey, and he went and sat under a certain broom tree. Then he asked Yahweh that he might die, and he said, “It is enough now, Yahweh; take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors.” ⁵He lay down and fell asleep under a certain broom tree, and suddenly this angel was touching him and said to him, “Get up, eat!” ⁶He looked, and behold, a bread cake on hot coals was near his head and a jar of water, so he ate and drank. Then he did it again and lay down. ⁷The angel of Yahweh appeared a second time and touched him and said, “Get up, eat, for the journey is greater than you.” ⁸So he got up, ate, drank, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights up to Horeb, the mountain of God. ⁹He came to the cave there and spent the night there. Suddenly the word of Yahweh came to him and asked him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”

01 / 05

Related verses

God's presence in hardship3 passages

3 passages

Isaiah 43:2-4

²When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not flow over you. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not scorch you. ³For I am Yahweh, your God, the holy one of Israel, your savior. I give you Egypt as ransom, Cush and Seba in place of you. ⁴Because you are precious in my eyes, you are honored, and I myself love you, and I give people in place of you, and nations in place of your life.

Isaiah 41:10-12

¹⁰You must not fear, for I am with you; you must not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, indeed I will help you, indeed I will take hold of you with the right hand of my salvation. ¹¹Look! All those who are angry with you shall be ashamed and humiliated; your opponents shall be like nothing and shall become lost. ¹²You shall seek them, but you shall not find them; your opponents shall be like nothing, and the men of your war like nothing.

Psalms 27:3-5

³Though an army encamp against me, my heart will not fear. Though war arise against me, even in this I will remain confident. ⁴One thing I have asked from Yahweh; it I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Yahweh, and to consider his temple. ⁵Because he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble. He will conceal me in the hiding place of his tent. He will set me high upon a rock.

Authentic Christian living2 passages

2 passages

1 Peter 1:13-15

¹³Therefore, when you have prepared your minds for action by being self-controlled, put your hope completely in the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ¹⁴As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former desires you used to conform to in your ignorance, ¹⁵but as the one who called you is holy, you yourselves be holy in all your conduct,

Colossians 2:4-6

⁴I say this in order that no one will deceive you with persuasive speech, ⁵for even if I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. ⁶Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, live in him,

Spiritual and physical well-being1 passage

1 passage

Proverbs 3:8-10

⁸There shall be healing for your flesh, and refreshment for your body. ⁹Honor Yahweh from your substance, and from the firstfruits of all that will come to you, ¹⁰and your barns shall be full of plenty, and your vats shall burst with new wine.

Discuss

Observation

Looking at 1 Kings 19:1-7, how did Elijah's feelings and actions reflect his mental state? What details stand out to you in this passage that might indicate his struggle?

Interpretation

When Ecclesiastes 4:9 mentions that 'two are better than one,' how might this relate to the importance of community and support in maintaining mental health?

Application

Reflecting on Hebrews 12:2, how can focusing on Jesus' endurance and joy help us in times of personal mental health challenges?

Up next in Asking For A Friend

If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Suffering and Injustice?

Pastor Alika Polanco·April 19, 2026

Watch →

Can the Bible Be Trusted?Sermon 03 · Pastor Troy Martin How Can We Be Sure God Exists?Sermon 04 · J. Warner Wallace Does Christianity Matter Anymore?Sermon 05 · J. Warner Wallace

Continue the study

Watch · 8 Clips

Select a clip to watch

Exploration of Societal Trends in Mental Health

Biblical Foundation on Mental Health

Elijah's Story and Its Relevance

Truth 1: Temporary Feelings, Permanent Decisions

Truth 2: Seeing the Bigger Picture

Truth 3: Listening to Your Body

Truth 4: Importance of Godly Connection

Truth 5: Mindful Thinking