Aug 8, 2021
The Unexpected Blessing of Perseverance
By: Phil Peacock
Series: Unexpected Blessings
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”    Matthew 5:10  We need to understand what religious persecution is not.
  • Much of what we have experienced can hardly be considered persecution.
 We should also understand what real persecution is.
  • Many believers around the world still suffer for their faith.
 Most of all, we should follow Christ’s way of responding.
  •  Be Ready for trials to come because of your faith.
  •  Rely on God for the strength to endure and remain faithful.
  •  Respond with love toward those who do you wrong.
  •  Relocate when prudent, following God’s guidance.
  •  Resist compromise in your personal walk with Christ.
  •  Rejoice in the privilege of suffering for the Savior who died for you, and for the promised reward to come!
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  • Aug 8, 2021The Unexpected Blessing of Perseverance
    Aug 8, 2021
    The Unexpected Blessing of Perseverance
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Unexpected Blessings
    “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”    Matthew 5:10  We need to understand what religious persecution is not.
    • Much of what we have experienced can hardly be considered persecution.
     We should also understand what real persecution is.
    • Many believers around the world still suffer for their faith.
     Most of all, we should follow Christ’s way of responding.
    •  Be Ready for trials to come because of your faith.
    •  Rely on God for the strength to endure and remain faithful.
    •  Respond with love toward those who do you wrong.
    •  Relocate when prudent, following God’s guidance.
    •  Resist compromise in your personal walk with Christ.
    •  Rejoice in the privilege of suffering for the Savior who died for you, and for the promised reward to come!
  • Aug 1, 2021The Unexpected Blessing of Reconciliation
    Aug 1, 2021
    The Unexpected Blessing of Reconciliation
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Unexpected Blessings
    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”   Matthew 5:8  People operate in three different ways:
    1. The Peace-Breakers
    2. The Peace-Fakers 3. The Peace-Makers We bear the likeness of God when we strive to bring peace into the world—peace between people and helping people find peace with God.  There is no greater honor than to be called a child of God!
  • Jul 25, 2021The Unexpected Blessing of Holiness
    Jul 25, 2021
    The Unexpected Blessing of Holiness
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Unexpected Blessings
    “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”   Matthew 5:8 THE PROPERTIES OF PURITY - Psalm 24:3-4 THE PLACE OF PURITY - Proverbs 4:23 THE PROCESS OF PURITY - Ezekiel 36:26 THE PROMISE OF PURITY - 1 John 3:2-3
  • Jul 18, 2021The Unexpected Blessing of Mercy
    Jul 18, 2021
    The Unexpected Blessing of Mercy
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Unexpected Blessings
    “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”    Matthew 5:7 Mercy is an unearned response to someone else’s need.  It is the emotion of pity put into action.  And it is displayed in the character of God Himself! In the scriptures, mercy goes hand-in-hand with compassion.  We see this in the story of The Good Samaritan.
    • The Notion—noticing a need
    • The Emotion—moving beyond sympathy to empathy
    • The Motion—being moved to action
    • The Devotion—an ongoing commitment to be helpful
    Mercy also goes hand-in-hand with forgiveness.  Jesus illustrates the need for this in the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant.  We see a positive example in the life of Joseph the son of Jacob. There is no receiving mercy without a willingness to give it. Who can you show compassion to this week? Who do you need to forgive today?
  • Jul 11, 2021The Unexpected Blessing of Humility
    Jul 11, 2021
    The Unexpected Blessing of Humility
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Unexpected Blessings
    The Unexpected Blessing of Humility - Matthew 5:3-6
    Jesus began his Sermon on the Mount with a set of teachings we call The Beatitudes.  We are going to be looking at the spiritual truths of these “sacred paradoxes” and considering how our lives and our attitudes may need to change in order to experience God’s greatest blessings in our lives. “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . .” “Blessed are those who mourn . . .” “Blessed are the meek . . .” “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness . . .”  “He guides the humble in what is right, and teaches them His way.”  Psalm 25:9
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