Sun, 28 December 2014
Peace Christmas at Easter! John 20:19-23
19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”
1. Jesus gives us peace a. Peace is a gift of grace b. Peace is a gift of gladness 2. Jesus gives us purpose a. His purpose is good b. His purpose is global 3. Jesus gives us power a. The origin of our power
b. The objective of our power |
Sun, 21 December 2014
Peace “History’s Greatest Gift” Ephesians 2:13-14
Key Verses: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians 2:13-14).
1. The distance he covered 2. The debt he canceled
3. The divisions he cured |
Sun, 14 December 2014
Peace “Peace in Troubled Times”
Key Verse: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John16:33).
1. Truth about troubled times a. They are promised b. They are passing 2. Tenacity in troubled times a. Be cheerful b. Be courageous 3. Triumph over troubled times a. Jesus’ victory is sure
b. Jesus’ victory is shared |
Sun, 7 December 2014
Peace “History’s Greatest Birth Announcement” Luke 2:8-14
Key Verses: “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased’” (Luke 2:13-14)!
1. Gives us a story to tell a. It is good news b. It is global news 2. Gives us a savior to trust a. Trust him for his sacrifice b. Trust him for his sovereignty 3. Gives us a song to sing a. Sing a song of praise b. Sing a song of peace
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