November 15, 2020
Darryl Mosley, Senior Pastor
Series: “Jesus >” - Part 11 of 19
Message: Pursuing Peace
Text: Hebrews 12:14-17

Big idea
We are to make every effort to pursue peace with everyone because God has made peace with us in Jesus.
A framework for peace
1. The reality: There is no way we can be at peace

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John 7:1; Hebrews 11:35-39
2. The key question: It is not, “Does everyone

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?” It is, “Have I genuinely

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Mt.5:9; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18; 14:19; Proverbs 15:1

Two filters:
A. If I am genuinely pursuing peace, then I will not let your actions determine my response.
B. If I am genuinely pursuing peace, then I will put peace above fairness and saving face.

The pursuit of peace
1. At home: Stop

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1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Proverbs 19:11

1. At church:
   Do not expect everyone to

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   Do not try to fix
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   Ephesians 4:3; Colossians 3:12-15

2. In the workplace and community:
   Do not expect non-Christians to

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   Treat your enemies like Jesus
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   1 Corinthians 5:9-10; Titus 3:1-5

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 Read Hebrews 12:14-17 in preparation for next week.
 In what ways have you experienced peace in your life?
 Identify areas/relationships that need peace in your life right now.
 Check out the below resources:
The Bible Project Video: Shalom - Peace
Peacemaker Ministries
Book: The Space Between Us

 Commit to joining Stafford Crossing online next week.
 Reserve your seat for in person worship next Sunday.
 Trust and follow Jesus today.