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Isaac the Peacemaker

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Isaac was a genuine peacemaker, yielding to interlopers and suffering wrong while trusting God to provide. In all his actions, Isaac exemplified a peacemaker.

The Beatitudes, Part 7: Blessed Are the Peacemakers

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

In a world rife with conflict and animosities, the role of the peacemaker stands as a vital yet challenging calling. Peacemaking aims to reconcile groups or individuals at odds, a task fraught with difficulties, yet blessed by God, as Jesus declares in Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Despite the world's tendency to honor war-makers, God's perspective elevates those who strive for peace, affirming their divine blessing. The essence of peacemaking, as intended by Jesus, revolves not merely around mediating disputes but encompasses the very way we live. It involves projecting the nature of God through our conduct, reflecting a wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and willing to yield. This heavenly wisdom manifests in a person who, regenerated by God's Spirit, makes peace a rule in their life, calming rather than driving wedges of separation deeper. Peacemaking is a comprehensive package dominated by godliness, attitude, and character. Jesus Himself, titled the Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:6, lived as a model of this kind of peacemaking, demonstrating that even if His life created conflict in others, it did not deter Him from embodying peace. As Paul advises in Romans 12:18, "As much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men," this task requires constant vigilance, self-control, and earnest prayer to ensure our conduct produces no just cause for complaint. The Christian duty of peacemaking extends to pursuing peace with all men alongside holiness, as noted in Hebrews 12:14, avoiding needless contentions without sacrificing truth or principle. Paul further urges in Romans 14:19 to pursue things that make for peace and edify others, emphasizing the need to lay aside causes of contention and focus on major issues of salvation to foster harmony. Moreover, peacemaking involves living humbly, cultivating meekness, patience, and forbearance in love, as Paul counsels in his letters. It includes passive resistance to contention, following Christ's example of gentleness in the face of provocation, and active efforts through prayer to invoke God's mercy on the world and the church, seeking to mend divisions as exemplified by figures like Abraham and Moses. The reward for such efforts is profound; peacemakers shall be called sons of God, reflecting His image and likeness. As Jesus, the Prince of Peace, unites us as brethren, we manifest His peaceable disposition, creating peace both passively by not causing disruption and actively by drawing others to emulate our tranquil example. This high standard of peacemaking, though complex, prepares us for a future role as authoritative peacemakers in the World Tomorrow when Christ returns, yielding a wonderful reward worth every effort to submit to God and seek His glorification.

The Peacemakers

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

When people are not in a right relationship with God, peace is impossible. Sin (the breaking of the law or covenant) automatically breaks the peace.

'Sons of God?'

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

God gave Jesus Christ to us to restore peace, reconciliation, and harmony with God. In the Beatitudes, the peacemakers are called 'sons of God.'

Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon without Becoming Assimilated (Part Seven)

Sermon by David F. Maas

True peacemaking means emulating Christ, which that involves promoting justice and righteousness, not merely avoiding conflict or appeasing by compromising.

Children of the Light

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

The Beatitudes Mount contains Jesus' instruction primarily to His disciples, outlining seven unified character traits that define the 'children of light.'

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Twelve)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Our forgiveness from God is conditional, depending upon our forgiving others. It is an opportunity for us to extend grace, sacrificing as Christ did for us.

Matthew (Part Five)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The word 'blessed' in the Beatitudes means happy from within, not dependent on circumstances. It comes from having God's spirit and hope for the future.

Matthew (Part Six)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Those who are meek are capable of anger but keep it under control. They are humble, open-minded, willing to listen, don't jump to conclusions, and aren't defensive.

What Is Happening Is Ordained of God

Sermon by Mark Schindler

As we look at the insanity around us, we need to remember that our citizenship is in heaven. We cannot allow pride to draw us into the controversy before us.

Am I Childlike or Childish

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Childlike humility overlooks offenses, but childish pride causes one to strike out in retaliation when feelings are hurt or feathers are ruffled.

Asa

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Asa left a few things undone, losing steam in his later years and playing it safe. Idolatry was so ingrained in the land that Asa grew weary in well-doing.

Sow for Yourself

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

A harvest depicts the reward of diligent management of time and resources. We have to be careful what we sow, proving our faith by concrete deeds.

Seeks Not Its Own

Sermon by Bill Onisick

Though as a Pharisee, the apostle Paul had abundant knowledge of God's law and obedience, he was a spiritual babe because he lacked agape love.

Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God established the order of family relationships, creating Eve after Adam, not as a slave, but as a companion, prefiguring Christ and His Church.