Practical Points of Peace - Philippians 4:2-9
Practical Points of Peace
(Philippians 4:2-9)
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Conflict, Imitation, and Citizenship - George Guthrie
God’s Peace and the Beautiful Life - George Guthrie
Fighting for Peace - Swindoll
Introduction: Joyful Christians in a Turbulent World
Rejoicing, Prayer, and Peace
Unity and peace are a powerful witness.
Live in Harmony in the Lord
All believers must be unified to advance the gospel (4:2-3).
Joyful Christians are a Clear Testimony
Confident prayer leads to joy and peace (4:4-7).
Meditation, Practice, and Peace
What you really believe determines how you really behave.
Meditations: Foundations of a Christian Mind
Focus on the tested and true (4:8).
Mentoring: Expressions of a Christian Mindset
Put into practice what you believe (4:9).
Christians’ unity, joy, and peace
advance the gospel witness
before a watching world.
Still in Bed
"We read of spiritual efforts, and our imagination makes us believe that, because we enjoy the idea
of doing them, we have done them.
I am appalled to see how much of the change which
I thought I had undergone lately was only imaginary.
The real work seems still to be done.
It is so fatally easy to confuse an aesthetic appreciation of the spiritual life with the life itself—to dream that you have waked, washed, and dressed, & then to find yourself still in bed."
C.S. Lewis
Home Church Questions
Read Philippians 4:2-9. Is there an immediate insight or application you would like to share from the passage or the message?
Euodia and Syntyche had to work at their relationship for the sake of unity “in the Lord” (verse 2). What issues tend to divide brothers and sisters in Christ to the detriment of unity?
Paul directed these ladies to agree (be of one mind) “in the Lord.” How is this achieved when you have differences with another believer?
Life is not always enjoyable. Read verses 4-7 again. What key truths in these verses allow you to rejoice in the Lord “always,” even in circumstances that are not enjoyable?
Read Romans 5:1-5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your ability to rejoice in life’s irritations and difficulties? What truth from the question above will help you do this?
How does verse 6 tell you how to deal with anxiety? How good are you at releasing your anxiety in this way?
Verse 7 refers to the peace of God and verse 9 refers to the God of peace. To what degree are you experiencing the peace of God right now? If your heart is not at peace, what truth or promise from Scripture do you need to grasp?
As you close your time, pray together that each of you will know the peace of God that passes understanding and display true peace to an anxious and troubled world.
Pray for the Unreached: The Burmese in Myanmar (Burma)
The Burmese people of Myanmar, numbering over 31 million, are predominantly Buddhist, with only 0.35% identifying as Christians and 0.08% as evangelicals. Their culture blends Buddhism with animistic beliefs, often centered around appeasing spirits called nats. Despite civil wars, ethnic divisions, and ongoing political unrest, the Burmese maintain rich traditions. Pray for peace among the Burmese and for a spiritual hunger among them that results in disciple making movements.
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Fellowship Women’s Ministry Spring Conference & Luncheon
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Silent Auction | April 6th
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Prayer During Service
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