Stealing Peace (3 of 3)
Series: Into the Enemy's Camp
Jeff Ecklund
John 16:33
John 16:33- These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.''
NKJV
GOT STRESS?
''The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That leaves 19 million to do the work. 4 million are in the armed forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work. Take from that total the 14.8 million who work for state and city governments and that leaves 200,000 to do the work. There are 188,000 people in the hospital at any given time, leaving 12,000 to do the work. Currently, there are 11,998 people in jail. That leaves just two people to do the work - you and me. And you're just sitting there listening. No wonder I'm tired and stressed!''
(Sermon Central)
Open: ever been just moving along and suddenly something happens that just steals your peace? Some news, some event?
A bill in the mail, text or email. Or someone that ''just needs to see you''.
A phone call, a pending doctor visit. When is the other shoe going to drop? The loss of a loved one, a friend...a tragedy.
God created us to operate and function best in an atmosphere of joy.
Romans 14:17 (ESV)
17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
You can't ''eat or drink'' your way out of fear, lack of joy or anxiety.
If we are not living in peace, nothing tastes right...nothing satisfies.
And the devil is masterful about consistently creating the ''storm'' opportunity that keeps you off the faith train! (illustration of a pile of bills right here)
It's hard to have faith when you are dealing with peace-stealing situations
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Series: Into the Enemy's Camp
Jeff Ecklund
John 16:33
John 16:33- These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.''
NKJV
GOT STRESS?
''The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That leaves 19 million to do the work. 4 million are in the armed forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work. Take from that total the 14.8 million who work for state and city governments and that leaves 200,000 to do the work. There are 188,000 people in the hospital at any given time, leaving 12,000 to do the work. Currently, there are 11,998 people in jail. That leaves just two people to do the work - you and me. And you're just sitting there listening. No wonder I'm tired and stressed!''
(Sermon Central)
Open: ever been just moving along and suddenly something happens that just steals your peace? Some news, some event?
A bill in the mail, text or email. Or someone that ''just needs to see you''.
A phone call, a pending doctor visit. When is the other shoe going to drop? The loss of a loved one, a friend...a tragedy.
God created us to operate and function best in an atmosphere of joy.
Romans 14:17 (ESV)
17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
You can't ''eat or drink'' your way out of fear, lack of joy or anxiety.
If we are not living in peace, nothing tastes right...nothing satisfies.
And the devil is masterful about consistently creating the ''storm'' opportunity that keeps you off the faith train! (illustration of a pile of bills right here)
It's hard to have faith when you are dealing with peace-stealing situations
all ...
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