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It is Done! The Perfect Peace of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn the peace offering, Christ is the priest, offeror, and offering. Since all parties share the peace offering as a meal, it exemplifies a peaceful communion.
Peace, Peace (Part One): Peace with God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJeremiah 6:10-15 portrays a society deaf to God—corrupt from leaders to members—where false assurances of "peace" mask deep moral decay, making judgment inevitable; this condition, echoed in Isaiah 59 and affirmed throughout Scripture, reveals that sin severs humanity from God, destroys relationships, and renders true peace impossible despite outward optimism. The New Testament expands this diagnosis, declaring all people guilty under sin and incapable of self-redemption, locked in enmity with God and destined for death. Yet the biblical narrative pivots on Christ's voluntary, substitutionary sacrifice as the Lamb of God, fulfilling prophetic visions like Isaiah 53 and inaugurating reconciliation: through His death and resurrection, He bears sin, satisfies divine justice, and restores peace between God and repentant believers. This peace—granted by grace and received through faith—reverses alienation, liberates captives, and establishes the only foundation for righteousness and spiritual growth, culminating in the reign of Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose redemptive work alone resolves humanity's universal crisis of sin and unrest.
Restoration and Forgiveness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is impossible to grow spiritually in a climate of animosity and jealousy. If we use the power of God's Holy Spirit, peace will accrue as a fruit.
The Cost of Reconciliation
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughReconciliation is the product of a sacrifice to pacify the wrath of an offended person. We must imitate Christ in His approach toward hostility from others.
Offerings (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe peace offering symbolizes the abundant life that results from complete devotion to God (the burnt offering) and service to others (the meal offering).
Accepted in the Beloved
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)In the greater church of God, amidst schisms of doctrine, personality conflicts, and self-aggrandizement, the peace of God seems to be dwindling away.
As Much as Depends on You
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThough we are sometimes confronted with conflict, we have a duty to make peace through exercising love. Unity and peace are fruits of God's Spirit.
Fruit of the Flesh - On Conflict
Sermonette by Bill OnisickAs God's chosen saints, we must not let our keyboard or mouth defile us. Godly conversation includes stifling the urge to win the argument at all costs.