DAD'S DAILY BREAD

15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Col 3:15

Sermon notes Pastor Dave Morgan

Disciples of Jesus must live in peace. What makes me anxious? Worry, fear and anxiety will choke out peace. This happens when we take on things that are not for us to handle. There for God! Peace starts with Jesus! Rom 5:1 It is a gift that comes from God. Jesus paid the price for our sin. Isa 53:5 All peace starts with Jesus. Rom 3:23 We all need a savior. Rom 6:23 God’s love sent His son for us. Peace starts with the blood of Jesus. Peace= the war between God and us is over. No Jesus means no peace. To know Jesus means we know peace.

Peace is given to us by Jesus. He gives us His peace for today. John 14:27 It is better than anything we will find in the world. We have to let the peace of God rule in our hearts. We have been given God’s peace by Christ and we need to let it control our lives.

Peace is accessed through prayer. Phil 4:6-7 Memorize scripture and use it as a tool to help you release your heart and help you to feel and live in His peace. Prayer breaks the cycle of fear and anxiety. God never intended for us to face life alone. Ps 34:17 Ps 50:15 Ps 55:22 ** 1 Pet 5:7 ** If it is big enough for you to worry about then it is definitely big enough for you to pray about. Do we give into temptation to worry and get angry or do we turn to God and let His peace rule in our hearts and minds? Carry everything to God in prayer. I am completely insufficient without Christ. He is completely sufficient!

Peace is to be shared. We are called to live in peace. Keep short accounts. Rom 12:18 Be at peace with all men! Do everything you can to make peace. Matt 5:9 Make peace! Be humble! Confess sin! Reconcile all relationships. Do everything you can to be a peace maker.

Peace is thankful. Be thankful at all times. Thank God in all circumstances. ALL!! God’s ways are not man’s ways. God is God and I am not. 1 Thes 5:18 Let Christ change me. Disciples of Jesus must have peace! Pursue peace. It all starts with Jesus and is accessed through prayer. Pray more! Cast it all on Him. Be a peace maker and always be thankful!

APPLICATION:

Stay inside God’s Word. When things start to overwhelm my thoughts be quick to turn back to scripture and prayer. Stop being selfish and stop making everything about me! Life is not about me ever again! Stay humbled and always remember to be thankful! Be holy because God deserves my obedience! Though Christ I can access peace at anytime of the day! Don’t get lazy and forgetful. Be quick to return to the Lord. Thank You Jesus!

IN HIS NAME