THE PEACE OF GOD WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING – SHALOM (Philippians 4:4-9)
1. ITS ESSENCE!
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Divine
2. ITS EVIDENCE!
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The Cross
3. ITS EXPERIENCE!
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By Faith
What do we see in the mirror? (v1-8) Devastation and Desperation What do we do with what we see in the mirror? (v9-15a) Recognition and Confession What has God done with what He sees in the mirror? (v15b-21) Intervention and Salvation
1. In Christ we have: a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate b) Propitiation – Power – Confidence c) Abundant Love – Adoption – Assurance d) The Conqueror – The Example – The Truth e) God with us – Nothing to Fear – Strength to Obey – Discernment – Protection f) The Transfer from DEATH…
1. THIS IS ABOUT JESUS It’s not about the blind man. 2. EVERYONE GOES THROUGH SOME KIND OF TRIAL The question is: Do you believe your pain can ultimately bring glory to God? There is a special way that God receives glory when people persevere in trials. 3. RESPONSES TO THE MIRACLE Everyone saw what…
1. Creator 2. Child 3. Carpenter 4. Crucified 5. Christ
1. Do not quench the Spirit! (v19) 2. Do not despise prophecies! (v20) 3. Test everything! (v21) 4. Hold fast what is good! (v21) 5. Abstain from every form of evil! (v23) 6. Be sanctified completely by the God of peace! (v23) 7. Be assured – He is faithful! (v24) 8. Pray for Christian leaders!…
A TESTIMONY OF FAITH! I trust in You, O Lord A TREASURY OF LIFE! You are my God A THEOLOGY OF SOUL! My times are in Your hands