1. PEACE WITH GOD 

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1

• The Problem: Sin separates us from God

• The Solution: Jesus bridges the gap

• The Result: No more guilt, no more shame, no more fear of judgment

Do you have peace with God or peace with your sin.

Some people think it means that I am okay with God now… I added him to my life I am not mad at him. THATS NOT WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS (Sin)

10 For if, while we were God’s enemies,we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Romans 5:10

 John 16:1-11 and Verse 33

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

• The Problem: Worry and anxiety

• The Solution: Prayer and trust

• The Result: Supernatural calm that doesn't make sense

As the guard looks on through a peep hole, Bonhoeffer prays, "Lord, it's dark in me; in you is day. I am alone, but you will stay. I am afraid; you never cease. I am at war; in you is peace." Slowly we see a pair of hands reach up and touch the wall opposite of where Bonhoeffer's hands are.

As dawn breaks, a single rifle shot shatters the morning calm. The same German guard, now more somber and less cynical, appears at Bonhoeffer's cell. "I thought you might like to know. The boy from the next cell—he was very calm. It surprised everyone. He was executed this morning."

Illustration #2 Anxiety and fear can come from looking to things other than God for our identity and worth. God's peace as the security that comes from knowing our identity is rooted in being beloved children of God, not in our performance, others' opinions, or our circumstances. When we know who we are in Christ, we're freed from the exhausting cycle of trying to prove ourselves.

Lose your job… You may lose yourself

Lose your Status… You may lose yourself

Lose your beauty… Lose yourself

Sexuality, gender,political ideology… Lose yourself

JEsus Cals the storm> Mark 4:39 “Peace be still…”

 Rest beneath the rest

3. PEACE WITH OTHERS 

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."Romans 12:18

• The Problem: Broken relationships

• The Solution: Forgiveness and love

• The Result: Harmony in your home, workplace, and community

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8

Romans 12:2 be transformed to the renewing of your mind.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9

The great command of scripture. “Fear not” 64 Times, “Be Strong and courageous” 15 times

Experiencing fear is a normal human emotion, and courage is not about not feeling fear, but rather about acting in spite of it

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13

2. THE PEACE OF GOD 

HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S PEACE

1: FOCUS ON GOD'S CHARACTER

2: FILTER YOUR THOUGHTS

3: FACE YOUR FEARS WITH FAITH

4: FORGIVE THOSE WHO HURT YOU