One Love
Week #2: Peacemakers
Pastor John May 18, 2025

“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,  then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.” -Philippians 2:1-2

We would rather prove a

than promote

Reveal Answer

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A loving oneness in Christ fills God with

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We make every effort toward a bond of peace.

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” -Ephesians 4:2-6

The peace of Christ in us

us.

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” -Colossians 3:15

What peace are we passing on?

As a child of God, you are a

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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” -Matthew 5:9

With God’s help, we are to live at peace with

.

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” -Romans 12:8

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy…” -Hebrews 12:14

A peacemaker

people with God.

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” -2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Being a peacemaker leads to an abundance of God’s

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“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and since. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” -James 3:17-18

Action Steps:
1. What kind of environment do you exude to others?
2. In a contentious moment, bring peace.
3. Help someone find peace in Christ.