How Can I Experience God's Peace?

Teaching Pastor Josh Walters explains God's gift of peace and answers the question of how can I experience God's peace in my hectic and stressful life.

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GOD OF PEACE

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (ESV)

PRINCE OF PEACE

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

GOSPEL OF PEACE

...and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:15 (NIV)

Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. Luke 12:51 (NIV)

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV)

WHAT ROBS ME OF PEACE?

DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES

Disaster follows disaster; the whole land lies in ruins. Jeremiah 4:20 (NIV) FRUSTRATING PEOPLE

With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. Psalm 109:3 (NIV) UNCONTROLLABLE WORRY

We have heard reports about them, and your hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor. Jeremiah 6:24 (NIV)

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. John 14:27 (NIV)

HOW CAN I EXPERIENCE GOD’S PEACE?

- RECEIVE GOD’S PARDON
Therefore, since we have been justi ed through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 (NIV)

- RUN TO GOD’S PRESENCE
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

- RESPECT GOD’S PRINCIPLES
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Psalm 119:165 (NIV)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NIV)

- RELY ON GOD’S PROVISION
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

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