PEACE IS COMING

Pastor David Kobelin12/7/2014

Advent

Loving God, as we enter this Advent season, we open all the dark places in our lives and memories to the healing light of Christ. Show us the creative power of hope. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by you, that we may walk in the light of Christ.

Loving God, in this time of Loving God, in this time of preparation and planning, We preparation and planning, We thank you for the hope and peace thank you for the hope and peace you unfailingly offer us. Show us you unfailingly offer us. Show us the creative power of hope. Teach the creative power of hope. Teach us to pursue peace. Prepare our us to pursue peace. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by you, hearts to be transformed by you, That we may walk in the light of That we may walk in the light of Christ.Christ.

I. What is Peace?

"The tranquil state of a soul assured of its

salvation through Christ, and so fearing

nothing from God and content with its

earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is.”

Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)

6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;

and the government will be upon His shoulder. And

His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

II. Peace with God

Romans 14:17-19 (NCV)

17 In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not

important. The important things are living right

with God, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

18 Anyone who serves Christ by living this way is

pleasing God and will be accepted by other people.

19 So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one

another.

II. Peace with God

Romans 5:1 (NCV)

5 Since we have been made right with God by our faith,

we have peace with God. This happened through our

Lord Jesus Christ,

II. Peace with God

III.Peace in Our Circumstances

John 14:27 (NCV)

27 “I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give

it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be

troubled or afraid.

III.Peace in Our Circumstances

John 16:33 (NCV)

33 “I told you these things so that you can have peace in

me. In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I

have defeated the world.”

Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer

and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be

made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which

surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and

minds through Christ Jesus.

III.Peace in Our Circumstances

Psalm 119:165 (NCV)

165 Those who love your teachings will find true peace,

and nothing will defeat them.

III.Peace in Our Circumstances

Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)

3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is

stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

III.Peace in Our Circumstances

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NCV)

16 Now may the Lord of peace give you peace at all times

and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

III.Peace in Our Circumstances

IV.Peace with One Another

Luke 2:14 (NCV)

14 “Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be

peace among the people who please God.”

Romans 12:18 (NKJV)

18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live

peaceably with all men.

Romans 14:17-19 (NCV)

17 In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important.

The important things are living right with God, peace, and joy in

the Holy Spirit. 18 Anyone who serves Christ by living this way is

pleasing God and will be accepted by other people. 19 So let us try

to do what makes peace and helps one another.

Romans 14:19 (NCV)

19 So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another.

Hebrews 12:14 (NKJV)

14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no

one will see the Lord:

IV.Peace with One Another

IV.Peace with One Another

1 Corinthians 1:10 (NCV)

10 I beg you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our

Lord Jesus Christ that all of you agree with each other

and not be split into groups. I beg that you be completely

joined together by having the same kind of thinking and

the same purpose.

Romans 15:13 (NKJV)

13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and

peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the

power of the Holy Spirit.

PEACE IS COMING

Pastor David Kobelin12/7/2014