“Finding Real Peace” Colossians 1:15-20
- People are hungry for peace!
(Jer. 6:14) - Real peace is a PRIORITY to God
(Col 1:15-19; Matt. 5:23-24). - Real peace is EXPENSIVE
(Col 1:20; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-11; 1 Pet. 5:6; Matt. 7:3-4; Phil. 2:3-4; Eph. 4:32). - Real peace requires an ALLY
(Col. 1:19-20; Phil. 2:13; Eph. 1:18-20). - Real peace is found only at the CROSS
(Col. 1:20; Acts 4:12). - Real peace has ETERNAL consequences
(Col. 1:20; John 6:47; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; John 13:34-35; Luke 6:27-36).
Conclusion: Conflict is an OPPORTUNITY to show others how to find real peace!
Challenge: Think of someone in your life with whom you need to make peace. Throughout this study, commit to prayer the steps you need to take to go to that person.
Originally shared at River Rock Church Sept 20th, 2009 Pastor Chris Teien
Message adapted using purchased sermon material from Peacemaker Ministries
Chris Teien 