Sermon: Peace, Peace (Part Two): Christ's Peace
"My Peace I Give to You"
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Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 08-Apr-26; 73 minutes
"Give Peace a Chance," though born as a simple anti-war anthem by John Lennon, ironically highlights how superficial our modern understanding of peace has become. This message expands the concept beyond mere absence of conflict, arguing that true peace—rooted in the biblical idea of shalom—is a deep, holistic state of well-being, spiritual harmony, and right relationship with God rather than just outward tranquility. It contends that what often appears as peace in the world masks inner moral corruption and spiritual unrest, since genuine peace cannot exist apart from alignment with God. Through Christ's sacrifice, believers are offered not only reconciliation with God but also an enduring inner peace that must be actively maintained through faith, obedience, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, this divine peace transcends circumstances, replacing fear with stability and courage, and is found in wholehearted trust and submission to God's will—even amid suffering.
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