Recalculate, Part 6 - "Seeking the Peace of God"
Speaker Notes
Seeking The Peace Of God
Philippians 4:1-9
Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity
4.1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Final Exhortations
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
5 ways to Seek the Peace of God:
1 - Always stand firm in the Lord
a - our citizenship is in Heaven
b - we await the return of Our Savior
c - God is in the process of transforming us to be more like Jesus
2 - Practice Unity
3 - Trade “Anxiety” for “Trust in the Lord”
a - practice the habit of Rejoicing
b - let your Gentleness be evident to all
c - remember that the Lord is near
d - pray
4 - Trust in the Promises of God
a - a Touch of God that passes all understanding
b - God’s Peace will guard us
c - the God of Peace will be with you
5 - Maintain the conditions of Peace
a - a rejoicing heart
b - a disciplined mind
c - a determination to put lessons into practice
Paul’s church: North River Community Church in Pembroke