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Apr 2, 2023

Meeting Jesus in the Lord’s House

By: Phil Peacock

Series: Meeting Jesus

"Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16

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Apr 2, 2023Meeting Jesus in the Lord’s House

Apr 2, 2023
Meeting Jesus in the Lord’s House

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Meeting Jesus
"Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16
Mar 26, 2023Meeting Jesus at the Workplace
Mar 26, 2023
Meeting Jesus at the Workplace

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Meeting Jesus
Luke 5:27-32 & Luke 19:1-10 When people meet Jesus at their workplace, he sometimes calls them to change their occupation.
- He will ask this if your current occupation is not honorable.
- He will ask this if God has a greater plan for your life.
More often than calling us to do something different, he calls us to do what we are doing differently.
- Better ethics.
- Better work ethic.
- Better attitude.
- Better relationships.
- Better priorities.
Mar 19, 2023Meeting Jesus on Your Sickbed
Mar 19, 2023
Meeting Jesus on Your Sickbed

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Meeting Jesus
Luke 5:17-26 We all must come to grips with the frailty of our human condition. Jesus cares about us in our brokenness and is able to meet our needs. Our faith opens the door for his healing work in our lives. The work of Jesus is always designed to bring praise to God! WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE SICK OR INJURED:
- Pray.
- Avail yourself of any help God provides.
- When physical healing comes, remember to give glory to God.
- When healing doesn’t come in the way or timing you desire, remember that God is still with you, and His grace is sufficient for you.
- Ask God what you should be learning from the experience.
- Be patient, and take some time to count your blessings.
- Focus on spiritual health above physical health.
- Hold fast to the promise of a new heavenly body designed for eternity.
Mar 12, 2023Meeting Jesus at Home
Mar 12, 2023
Meeting Jesus at Home

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Meeting Jesus
Luke 10:38-42
- Jesus comes into homes where he is welcome.
- In a welcoming home, Jesus has been personally invited in.
- In a welcoming home, the family talks to and talks about Jesus.
- In a welcoming home, his book has a place of honor.
- In a welcoming home, the family lives in obedience to Jesus.
- Jesus comes into homes where he is the top priority.
Mar 5, 2023Meeting Jesus at a Party
Mar 5, 2023
Meeting Jesus at a Party

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Meeting Jesus
John 2:1-11 According to the Gospel of John, the first miracle of Jesus was changing water into wine at a wedding feast. It might seem trivial to us, but no act of Jesus was without purpose. That particular occasion can teach us something about Jesus’ place in our social lives.
- We should always be aware of Jesus’ presence, even in our recreation and celebrations.
- We should be obedient to Jesus as he guides our words and actions.
- We should be ready to experience his blessings with great joy!
A Few Questions to Ask Yourself about Leisure Time Activities & Behavior:
- Could this activity enslave me?
- Is there something edifying or beneficial about this?
- Could my behavior be a stumbling block for someone else?
- Can I use this for God’s glory?
- If Jesus were here with me, would he be pleased? (Hint: He is!)
Feb 26, 2023Meeting Jesus for the First Time

Feb 26, 2023
Meeting Jesus for the First Time

By: Phil Peacock
Series: Meeting Jesus
When Nathanael was first introduced to Jesus, he discovered some amazing truths about the Lord that would shape his future. When you first meet Jesus, you discover he already knows you. Psalm 139:1-16 In turn, you will be presented with the invitation to know him. Matthew 11:28 Beyond simply knowing you, he also has a wonderful plan for your life. Jeremiah 29:11
Feb 12, 2023What Happens When the Church Prays?

Feb 12, 2023
What Happens When the Church Prays?

By: Phil Peacock
Series: (All)
Acts 4:23-31 When the church prays, the presence of God is perceived. “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.” (v.31a) When the church prays, the power of God is received. “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit…” (v.31b) When the church prays, the purpose of God is achieved. “...and spoke the word of God boldly.” (v.31c)
Feb 5, 2023The Feast of The Father
Feb 5, 2023
The Feast of The Father

By: Phil Peacock
Series: The Prodigal God
“Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate! For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate.” Luke 15:23-24 Even though we live in a fallen world in which we often experience suffering and sorrow, the Kingdom of God is designed for JOY! It is our decision whether to be a part of it, or to be apart from it. The Feast of the Father is offered because … God understands the human condition.
- “There is no one righteous, not even one.” (Romans 3:10)
God sent the divine solution.
- “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” (John 3:16)
- “I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast … in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 8:11)
God offers a new communion.
- “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.” (Matthew 22:1)
- “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples…” (Matthew 26:26)
Jan 29, 2023The True Elder Brother
Jan 29, 2023
The True Elder Brother

By: Phil Peacock
Series: The Prodigal God
“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. . . Both the one who makes men holy and the those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.” Hebrews 2:9 & 11 The parables of The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin (Luke 15:3-10) both prominently feature someone who searches diligently for that which is lost. Interestingly, that character seems to be missing from the third parable we commonly know as The Prodigal Son. Then it may dawn on us: Shouldn’t it have been the elder brother? But his help is conspicuously absent. Timothy Keller wrote, “By putting a flawed elder brother into the story, Jesus is inviting us to imagine and yearn for a true one.” (The Prodigal God, p.84)
We are blessed that God sent us a True Elder Brother.
- Jesus Christ identifies as our “brother.” Matthew 12:46-50 & Hebrews 2:9-11
- For Jesus, there are no “acceptable losses.” 1 Timothy 2:3-4 & 2 Peter 3:9
- He was willing to pay the price for our reconciliation to God. Philippians 2:6-8 & Ephesians 1:7
- We are called to be like Jesus, not the elder son or the Pharisees.
- He has given to us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-19).
Will we accept it?
Jan 22, 2023The Lost Elder Brother
Jan 22, 2023
The Lost Elder Brother

By: Phil Peacock
Series: The Prodigal God
Luke 15:25-32 Jesus told a parable about two lost sons, not just one. There is more than one kind of lostness. Though the elder brother prided himself in his goodness—as compared to his younger brother who had been openly rebellious—he actually shared some of the same bad attitudes and motivations.
- He questions the ways of his father and his authority.
- He is not above being openly disrespectful of his father.
- He loved his father’s stuff more than he loved his father.
- He is willing to fracture the unity of his family.
We see signs of lostness in the heart of the elder brother:
- He held a deep anger.
- His obedience was joyless and mechanical.
- He felt disdain toward his younger brother.
- He did not understand his father’s love.
- He was judgmental and unforgiving.
If we identify these same signs within ourselves, we need to seek a change of heart through Jesus Christ. Only through him do we learn to truly love, forgive and sacrifice. Even lost elder brothers can be found!