Finding Inner Peace through Christ's Teachings
Discover how to attain the peace of Christ through passages from Philippians and Colossians, emphasizing love, forgiveness, gratitude, and wisdom. Embrace compassion, kindness, humility, and patience as virtues that foster unity and inner tranquility.
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HOW DO YOU GET THE PEACE OF HOW DO YOU GET THE PEACE OF CHRIST CHRIST? ?
Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. yourselves with
Colossians 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
I. By Person - v12 & 15. Becoming God s Chosen
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. A. How do you become God s chosen person? Colossians 3:12a - Therefore, as God s chosen people . . .
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. A. How do you become God s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel.
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. A. How do you become God s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel. 2. Make the right choice.
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. A. How do you become God s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel. 2. Make the right choice. 3. Accept Jesus as Lord.
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. A. How do you become God s chosen person? 1. Understand the gospel. 2. Make the right choice. 3. Accept Jesus as Lord. It s like the commitment of marriage!
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you?
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you? You are . . . 1. Chosen * = a favorite, selected from a group of items, elect . * *
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. Ephesians 2:10 - For workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. we are God s
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. Ephesians 2:10 - For workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. we are God s
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you? You are . . . 2. Holy * = set apart. * *
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. B. How does God feel about you? You are . . . 3. Dearly loved * = the love that gives because the need is there. * *
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person. C. God chooses you by calling you. Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II. By Developing Character - v12-14. the Lord s
II. By Developing the Lords Character. A. The Fruit of the Spirit is God s character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, goodness, faithfulness, self-control. patience, kindness, gentleness and
II. By Developing the Lords Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 1. Compassion * = inward parts of the body, seat of the emotions. * * humility, gentleness and
II. By Developing the Lords Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 2. Humility * = excellence, uprightness. humility, gentleness and * *
II. By Developing the Lords Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 3. Bear with each other * = hear, listen to willingly, endure. * * humility, gentleness and
II. By Developing the Lords Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 4. Forgiveness * = to grant a favor. * * humility, gentleness and
II. By Developing the Lords Character. Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Colossians 3:12-15 - Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 5. Thankfulness * = be grateful. * * humility, gentleness and
II. By Developing the Lords Character. C. How do you begin to develop this fruit? By becoming more & more Christ-like!
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II. By Developing Character - v12-14. III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly - v16. the Lord s
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. A. Step 1: Be discipled. Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. B. Step 2: Hear, read & meditate. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. B. Step 2: Hear, read & meditate. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:16 - I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. B. Step 2: Hear, read & meditate. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:16 - I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Palm 119: 67 - Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. C. Step 3: Teach it. Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. D. Step 4: Admonish it. Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Admonish * = gently correct, per- suade. * *
III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly. E. Step 5: Sing it. Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
I. By Becoming Gods Chosen Person - v12 & 15. II. By Developing Character - v12-14. III. By Allowing the Word of Christ to Dwell in You Richly - v16. IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life - v17. the Lord s
IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. A. Paul considered himself an ambassador. Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. B. Paul ambassador. II Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. considers you an
IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. C. So - what does an ambassador do?
IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. C. So - what does an ambassador do? 1. A national ambassador repre- sents his government.
IV. By Representing the Lord in Your Life. C. So - what does an ambassador do? 1. A national ambassador repre- sents his government. 2. A Christian ambassador repre- sents Jesus.
