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Everyone seems to be in favor of peace, so peacemakers should be popular, but the kind Jesus is talking about here are not. Why is that? Listen along as we compare and contrast surface peacemaking and source peacemaking, and see the direct connection between peacemaking and righteousness.

This morning we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount by looking at the last part of the Beatitudes that shows us what happens when a person comes into a relationship with Jesus Christ. A true believer is not simply a person who walks an aisle, says a prayer and then checks off the box that says,…

Introduction Last week in the sermon “Who Heard the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached” (available in this archive) we discussed the setting for the Sermon on the Mount. We noticed the mixed crowd of Jews and Gentiles who were following Him. When Jesus saw these crowds, he went up on the mount to sit down…

I. Introduction On Wednesday, I attended the Remembrance Day service at the school. We heard “In Flanders Fields” read, heard the senior choir sing and heard from a war veteran. On Friday, many of you had a day off and perhaps some of you attended services or watched them on TV. This week, we have been…

Matthew 7:1-5 (Mt. 5:23-24; 18, Gal 6:1) There is always another side to the story . . . Introduce the text Forbids premature & improper correction. Playing cop or God. How are we to take the log out? Mt. 5:3,5-6 We should first EXAMINE our self Areas most likely to be the problem: Was it something I…

Go or Grow Though Conflict 1 Corinthians 12 What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? James 4:1 We Cannot Avoid Conflict But . . . The Source of Conflict Some differences are just NATURAL Different Opinions Convictions Desires…

4/13/08 Some Things Can’t Be Avoided Matt. 5:23-34, Matt. 7:1-6 Thunderbolt – shattering a sentimental mindset or interpretation To obey – you must be able to determine who are dogs & swine. Titus 3:10-11 Not standing toe to toe. Jesus is calling for something much more redemptive & loving than confronting…

“A Time to Keep Silence, and a Time to Speak” Ecclesiastes 3:7 Some of the various forms of communication that we may be used to: a)speak your mind with no intent to love hearers, b)communicate anything but what you’re truly thinking – leave hearers guessing, c)rarely communicate anything directly until…

1 Corinthians 12 What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? James 4:1 We Cannot Avoid Conflict But . . . The Source of Conflict Some differences are just NATURAL Different Opinions Convictions Desires Perspectives Priorities…

The Pillars of Community VI: When and How to Confront Matthew 18:15-17 February 1, 2009 Prep: · PM p. 17ff, chpt 9, Peacemaker’s Pledge (in leftovers) · Community III and IV · Matt 18, Rom 12 Intro The last sermon assumed common ground and permission. But what do you do when those are not there? This…

It should be the pursuit of every Christian to live in peace because God loves peace and we can effectively carry out his desire for us to be peacemakers if we understand the teachings of the Scripture on Peace. Living at Peace in the Face of Conflict What Saith The Lord! Ephesians 4:25-32 If it is possible,…

Let it Go - If You Can Philippians 4:1-6 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. -Prov 19:11 Proverbs 19:11 Be At Peace With Everyone Overlook minor offenses Proverbs 17:14; 1 Peter 4:8; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13 Count the cost If I get my rights wi

1 Peter 2:21-25 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21 ~ I only had two beers officer. I am not drunk is the implication Illustration with the snowmobile Illustration with DNA How would you like…

Series: Living at Peace in the Face of Conflict 2/24/08 Sermon Title: It Can’t Be Done Alone James 3:13-18 What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? Sheep Video Mom – baa baa black sheep is eating my wood. Why don’t you share?…

God Expresses Love Through Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 I. Convince Context of chap 11 / start in vs 1 / vs 5 tells us something we forgot - that will help run the race exhortation – “alongside to help” another runner that will pull us along, cheer us, give us courage “as sons” a fatherly encouragement…

4/20/08 The Tongue of the Wise Brings Healing 1 Cor 1:1-9 Confrontation is difficult. If you are eager to do this you are probably disqualified. Read Dad’s description of Glendale Church How would you like to pastor that church or a church like it? 1 Cor 1:2-9 · Disunity · Immorality – no church discipline…