17th March 2019 - Knowing The Things That Make For Peace (Part 2) - Ian Robson
17th March 2019 - Knowing The Things That Make For Peace (Part 2) - Ian Robson
Summary
The sermon begins with praise and worship, focusing on the power of Jesus' name and the victory found in Him. The core message draws from Zephaniah 3:11-12, contrasting God's removal of pride with His establishment of a humble and lowly people who take refuge in the Lord. It connects this theme to the need for believers to live in holy conduct and godliness while awaiting the return of Christ, being found spotless and blameless.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to praise GodThe speaker welcomes the congregation and invites them to join the heavenly hosts in praising the Lord with all their hearts.
Celebrating freedom in ChristThe speaker introduces a song about the joy and victory found in being set free by the Lord.
Focusing on the sacrifice of JesusThe congregation directs their hearts to Jesus, reflecting on how God did not spare His own Son but sent Him to die.
A prayer of praise and dependence on GodThe speaker begins with a prayer, acknowledging that God's throne is accessible through the blood of Jesus and expressing total trust in Him as a refuge.
Recalling scripture memory versesThe speaker recaps last week's verse regarding the importance of controlling one's tongue and introduces this week's verse from Zephaniah about God leaving a humble people.James 1:26
Finding great peace in God's WordThe speaker introduces the third thing that makes for peace: finding immense joy and stability by loving and praising God's Word constantly.
Finding great peace through God's WordLoving God's Word prevents us from stumbling and provides a foundation of great peace. This desire for the Scriptures is a sign of being born again.
No word of God is without powerUsing the examples of Mary's conception and Jeremiah's purchase of a field, the speaker shows that God's Word carries the power to accomplish the impossible.Luke 1:37
Letting God's Word transform your lifeGod wants to use His powerful Word to illuminate our hearts and change us, much like He brought light into the darkness at creation.
Are you truly born of the Spirit?Reflecting on Jesus' words to Nicodemus, the speaker urges believers to examine if God has truly put His seed in them, which enables us to overcome sin through the Holy Spirit.
Understanding what is impossible for GodWhile we say nothing is impossible with God, there are certain things that cannot happen, such as God lying or pleasing Him without faith.
Checking your spiritual foundationA lack of desire for the Bible is a warning sign to check one's salvation; believers must move from spiritual milk to solid food to grow into mature leaders.Hebrews 5:14
The importance of pursuing peace and sanctificationTo see the Lord, we must pursue both peace with all men and an ongoing growth in holiness through sanctification.Hebrews 12:14
The test of peace in our homesJesus taught his disciples that when they enter a house, they should offer peace; if the house is worthy, that peace will rest there, but if not, it will return to the disciples.Luke 10:5–6
Finding rest and salvation in ChristWhen we are hidden in Christ, we can be at rest during impossible situations, trusting that the Lord will fight for us and provide His salvation.
