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
“If Christ were not raised then ….. (1 Cor 15:19)” 1) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED – IT’S HISTORICAL! Note the Tone, Details, Realities 2) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED FOR YOU – IT’S PERSONAL! Mary’s journey of Devotion, Disorientation, Distraction, Delight 3) THE RESURRECTION IS FOR EVERYONE – IT’S UNIVERSAL! Go! And tell……
1. HOW IS IT BUILT? a) God is the Architect b) Christ is the Cornerstone c) God is the Builder d) God is the Owner e) God is the Master f) God is the Father 2. WHAT IS ITS TASK? a) Priests b) Proclaimers 3. HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE? a) Do Good –…
1. ITS FOCUS! (v22-36) Jesus of Nazareth – His Condescension, Affirmation, Humiliation, Resurrection & Exaltation 2. ITS FORCE! (v37-41) A Holy Ghost conviction of sin. 3. ITS FRUIT! (v42-47) Salvation & Consecration The church born in power & pulsates in life & love
1) UNITY IS SOMETHING: a) Good b) Precious c) Fragrant d) Refreshing e) Life giving 2) A CALL TO UNITY OF: a) Heart b) Mind c) Spirit d) Will e) Purpose f) Direction
1) THE POWER OF THE LORD! The Nile turns to blood (Ex 7:19-20) The land invaded by frogs (Ex 8:1-4) The nation plagued with lice (Ex 8:16-17) The houses covered in flies (Ex 8:20b-24) The livestock destroyed by sickness (Ex 9:1b-7) Man & beast infected with boils (Ex 9:8-10) The country pelted with hail…
ITS HURT Excruciating ITS HEART I don’t measure up ITS HOPE In Christ’s rejection In the acceptance of truth In the process of change In the sovereignty of grace