Tranquility in Turbulence
Thomas Claude
John 14:27
Introduction: If you have flown very much, you have probably heard, ''The captain has turned on the seat belt sign. Please fasten your seat belt and remain in your seat. We are expecting to experience some turbulence for the next few minutes.'' Been there? Most of has have.
In the 14th chapter of John, we get to look in on another secret scene from the life of Christ. He is still in the Upper Room of the Passover, the Lord's Supper, the New Commandment ... and now the Promised Peace. ''My peace I give to you.'' Sounds great -- and the disciples were going to cherish the thought because in the next few hours, they would be going through a turbulent time!
I. The Need of Promised Peace ... these are turbulent times.
Application: Turbulence is sometimes the result of our own actions. 1) Failing to deposit - overdrawn 2) Fast driving - earn speeding ticket These disturb our calm, yet they are things we can do something about.
Application: Sometimes turbulence comes out of things beyond our control. 1) Loss of job 2) Sickness 3) Death These are changes we do not want, yet they come.
Explanation: What caused the disciples to be ''troubled and fearful''? The answer is simple. Jesus announced there would be a change in their relationship with Him. He announced He was leaving and they could not go. This meant a change of plans for their future. The changes were unsolicited, unwanted, and disturbing!
Illustration: Les Carter of the Minirith-Meyer Clinic said in his book, The Missing Peace, ''I've seen that look of frustration a thousand times ... going through the growing pains of finding peace.''
Application: Are you dealing with unwanted changes that have disrupted your life?
Application: Are you looking, longing for peace? If not now, you have and will again -- we need peace.
Transition Statement: Turn now to ...
II. The Promise of Peace - v. 27
Explanation: His peace is a gift to H ...
Thomas Claude
John 14:27
Introduction: If you have flown very much, you have probably heard, ''The captain has turned on the seat belt sign. Please fasten your seat belt and remain in your seat. We are expecting to experience some turbulence for the next few minutes.'' Been there? Most of has have.
In the 14th chapter of John, we get to look in on another secret scene from the life of Christ. He is still in the Upper Room of the Passover, the Lord's Supper, the New Commandment ... and now the Promised Peace. ''My peace I give to you.'' Sounds great -- and the disciples were going to cherish the thought because in the next few hours, they would be going through a turbulent time!
I. The Need of Promised Peace ... these are turbulent times.
Application: Turbulence is sometimes the result of our own actions. 1) Failing to deposit - overdrawn 2) Fast driving - earn speeding ticket These disturb our calm, yet they are things we can do something about.
Application: Sometimes turbulence comes out of things beyond our control. 1) Loss of job 2) Sickness 3) Death These are changes we do not want, yet they come.
Explanation: What caused the disciples to be ''troubled and fearful''? The answer is simple. Jesus announced there would be a change in their relationship with Him. He announced He was leaving and they could not go. This meant a change of plans for their future. The changes were unsolicited, unwanted, and disturbing!
Illustration: Les Carter of the Minirith-Meyer Clinic said in his book, The Missing Peace, ''I've seen that look of frustration a thousand times ... going through the growing pains of finding peace.''
Application: Are you dealing with unwanted changes that have disrupted your life?
Application: Are you looking, longing for peace? If not now, you have and will again -- we need peace.
Transition Statement: Turn now to ...
II. The Promise of Peace - v. 27
Explanation: His peace is a gift to H ...
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