02/23/2025 Church service

周日礼拜

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 PEACE & PURPOSE  和平与目的

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
约翰福音 14:27: 我把平安留给你们，把我的平安赐给你们，我赐给你们的平安不像世人给的平安。你们心里不要忧愁，也不要害怕。(page 1749)
Col 3:15: …let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
歌罗西书 3:15 要让基督的平安掌管你们的心，你们就是为此而蒙召成为一个身体。 要常存感恩的心。 (page 1911)

Ephesians 5:16: Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes.
以弗所书 5:16,17: 要爱惜光阴，因为现今是个邪恶的世代。 所以，不要做糊涂人，要明白主的旨意。(page 1899)
Prov 14:30: “A heart at peace gives life to the body…”
箴言 14:30: 心中安静是肉体的生命 (page 1054)

Phil 2:13: God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him.
腓立比书 2:13: 因为你们立志行事，都是神在你们心里运行，为要成就他的美意。(page 1904)
Isaiah 30:15: In repentance and rest you will be saved; in staying calm and trusting will be your strength.
以赛亚书 30:15: 主耶和华——以色列的圣者说“你们回转、安息便可得到拯救；你们安静、信靠便可得到力量。(page 1160)
1 Peter 1:8,9: Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
彼得前书 1:8,9: 你们虽然没有见过基督，却爱祂；虽然现在看不见祂，却信祂，并且有无法形容、充满荣耀的喜乐。 因为你们得到了信心带来的果效，就是你们的灵魂得救。(page 1965)





 

 

 

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Peace & Purpose
John 14:27

Ed Mylett podcast: an interview with a famous singer who had gone through a very devastating time period.

“the scariest time of my life where I'm still living in my car. I'm still I was still $200,000 in debt.
I got tired of living a life trying to put on a mask or pretend to be what everybody else thought I should be.

the words of a song called “living a lie” came on his radio and he woke up to where his life really was.”
“ I couldn't get it out of my head. I went on Facebook and said, “you think you know me. You have no idea
right now I'm $200,000 in debt I'm living in my car I've hurt everyone in my life. I have no relationship with my family.
I just put it all out there - the scariest moment in my life.

The first message I got was from a stranger who told me of the incredible impact my honesty about my own personal struggle made on him.
He wrote to me, “I said to myself, ‘how did he have that kind of strength?’”

He said, “When I read your testimony, I put the gun down.” “I Put the gun down”

…and it was in that moment that my purpose was birthed

I said, “I know why I'm here! Yes - to speak to the voice of the voiceless or the parts of you that you haven't yet given a voice.”

Ed Mylett says, “in life (here we go) you are most qualified to help the person you used to be”

Sister Kayla posted this quote by Watchman Nee: “There is no one more beautiful than one who is broken!”

When we take an honest assessment of where we are in our lives, offer it up to God, He can form a purpose from any kind of struggle – any kind of pain.
…and if we are living from that true purpose we also experience something wonderful: True Peace

? Are you willing to be brave enough today to look at your life honestly, open your heart, and let the come in so that it can then flow out of you to others who need what only you can share?

What I am going to tell you today is that by living your God-given purpose, you can discover a life of peace.
Peace Through Purpose

“Don’t become a wandering generality. Be a meaningful specific.” ― Zig Ziglar

We are to be bright lights – living epistles – testimonies of God’s grace and Mercy.

(Jesus) “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

What is Jesus’ peace like? (Jesus led His disciples by example)

Jesus Calms a Storm
Matt 8:23-27: They all got into a boat and began to cross over to the other side of the lake. And Jesus, exhausted, fell asleep. Suddenly a violent storm developed, with waves so high the boat was about to be swamped.
Yet Jesus continued to sleep soundly.
The disciples woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We’re going to die!” But Jesus reprimanded them. “Why are you gripped with fear? Where is your faith?” Then he stood and rebuked the storm, saying, “Be still!” And instantly it became perfectly calm. The disciples were astonished by this miracle and said to one another, “Who is this Man? Even the wind and waves obey his Word.”

? Can we have this same kind of peace?
Jesus said, “I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.”

? Do you believe what Jesus says is true. True for YOU?

Col 3:15: …let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

As we discussed before - We all have a higher purpose than we have walked in so far… even if we are striving to attain it now.
…and we need our lives made whole so we have something more to give others.

What is Your Purpose? What is anyone’s purpose?
Your Purpose is to be a vessel God can use for His glory.

Ephesians 5:16: Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes.
We continue to live in Peace as we live to fulfill God’s Purpose for our lives.

Jesus: I will go away but I will give you a gift of peace. It is mine to give and yours to keep. It is not like a gift that this world gives.

My cry to the Lord is that we could begin to walk in a new level of health and wholeness, mind, body and spirit.
- That we as a church would lead as examples of New Covenant Believers.

Part of that should be how we demonstrate that “peace that passeth all understanding”

"Peace that passeth all understanding" refers to a peace that transcends human understanding and cannot be fully comprehended.

This peace is a harmony and calmness of body, mind, and spirit that's not dependent on circumstances.
• It's a peace that's promised to those who pray with thanksgiving.
• It's a peace that's distinct from what the world offers.
• It's a peace that's found in a relationship with Christ.
• It's a peace that's a result of divine intervention rather than human effort.

In Philippians 4:7 we have a wonderful promise: “The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Prov 14:30: “A heart at peace gives life to the body…”

When we are living our Divine Purpose, we can have a heart at peace because we know whatever the situation, God will use it all for good – and for His glory.

Living on purpose, from purpose, becomes a daily practice.

Phil 2:13: God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him.

Trusting in God – believing His promises are true – brings our heart to a resting place.

“A heart at peace gives life to the body…”
When you’re in the midst of the storm, it’s hard to hear the Master’s voice unless you listen for it.

He speaks to your heart today and says, “Peace Be Still.”

Isaiah 30:15: In repentance and rest you will be saved; in staying calm and trusting will be your strength.
staying calm and trusting

Sometimes we can feel peaceful until something rocks the boat.

The peace Jesus gives to us transcends this very natural reaction and causes us to respond in peace. (Gal 5 - Peace is the fruit of the Spirit)

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

The Power of God’s Word to shape our lives is demonstrated from the beginning of the Bible until the very end.
(“I delight to do Your Will…)

So you see – we can receive this peace by faith because of Jesus’ words.

God calls you to live from a higher place, where His rule brings peace and purpose. He calls us all to repentance today.
Repentance isn’t just turning from sin—it’s returning to God’s original design for you. As you renew your mind, you step back into the life He intended.

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”


Prayer
Father, help me change my thinking and return to the life You designed for me. Rule over my heart, my mind, and my steps. Give me the grace to receive the peace you promised to me.


1 Peter 1:8,9: Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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