A Thrill Of Hope
His Gospel Is Peace
Peace Outward (WS)
December 27, 2020 • Kenan Stolz
Want peace? We can only experience peace with others when we first have peace with God by the justification given in Christ Jesus. This leads to peace within ourselves as we have now been given a new identity in Jesus. Without these foundational truths, it is impossible to have true peace with others. How do we achieve this peace? What questions do we need to ask? What design do we abide by?
Peace Outward (HP)
December 27, 2020 • Kyle Wetzler
O Holy Night is often cited by many as their absolute favorite Christmas song. Our favorite musicians have recorded renditions of it. The imagery in the song chokes us up as we sing it. The theology the song teaches is robust and communicates the Gospel beautifully. Our advent series A Thrill of Hope, has sought to show us just how this song isn’t just something to enjoy musically once a year, but how these truths are impactful for the entirety of our lives. This week as we conclude our series, we will see just how Jesus “has taught us to love one another” and how “his law of love and His gospel of peace” impact our day-to-day relationships.
Peace Inward (BG)
December 20, 2020 • Jon Siebert
Worry, anxiety, and fear drive us; yet we willingly give up the driver’s seat of our minds. Constant streams of social media pressures and never-ending news cycles take their toll, but we don’t look away. The hope for peace feels distant and unattainable. What we give our attention to shapes us, for better or worse. This week, our focus is the peace of God and why it makes a difference to a weary world.
Peace Inward (WS)
December 20, 2020 • Tim Furnanz • Philippians 4:4–13
What troubles loom in your thoughts? What concerns distract your focus? God invites His children to bring our circumstances to Him. He walks with us and gives us true peace, regardless of what swirls around us. “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:7). Join us Sunday as we look at Philippians 4:4-13 and see how God’s peace reaches inside our hearts.
Peace Upward (WS)
December 13, 2020 • Kenan Stolz • Romans 3:21–30
The greatest gift you will ever receive is peace with God. This gift does not come as a result of you being on the naughty or nice list. We are given that gift thru Jesus. Justification by Jesus is what separates Christianity from any other religion. Every other world religion promotes good works for salvation. Christianity is rooted in putting your faith in Jesus for salvation.