Part 11: 5 Characteristics of True Peace

December 12, 2024 Pastor: Ryan Rice Series: Living in Light of Christ's Return: Part 2

Topic: Peace Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18

Part 11: 5 Characteristics of True Peace

Lead/Founding Pastor: Ryan Rice

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Sunday, December 15th, 2024

 

The Passage

2 Thessalonians 3:16-18,ESV

 

Introduction

The Truth About Worry 

  • 40% of the things that people worry about never happen. 
  • 30% of our worries are related to past matters, which are beyond our control. 
  • 12% of worries have to do with our health, even when we are not actually ill. 
  • 10% of our worries are about what our friends and family think about us.  
  • Only 8% of our worries have some basis in reality. 

 

True Peace 

5 Characteristics of True Peace 

1. True Peace is divine (vs.16)

2. True Peace is for Believers (vs.16)

3. True Peace is a gift (vs.16)

4. True Peace is always available (vs.16)

5. True Peace is grounded in truth and grace (vs.17-18)

 

So What?

1. Experience Peace

  • Focus on truth (Isaiah 26:10).  
  • Make war on sin, which disrupts peace (Romans 8:6).  

2. Extend Peace

  • Share the message of peace through the gospel (Luke 2:14).  
  • Invite others to Christmas Services to Hear about Jesus, The Prince of Peace! 

 

More in Living in Light of Christ's Return: Part 2

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Part 9: A Church To Be Thankful For

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Part 8: Unshakable Faith