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Advent - A Weary World Rejoices: Longing for Peace – "The Prince of Peace"
As we enter our third week in our Advent Sermon series "A Weary World Rejoices" the sermon explores the profound longing for peace in both personal and global contexts, aligning this desire with the message of Advent. It highlights modern-day divisions such as social, economic, racial, and political barriers, and relates them to the biblical "dividing wall" between Jews and Gentiles. Ephesians 2:13-18 is invoked to show how Christ's sacrifice unites people, emphasizing the transformative journey from being "far away" to being "brought near" to God. The sermon challenges listeners to pursue reconciliation in their own relationships, inspired by the reconciliation Christ achieved through His death. It encourages a deeper sense of awe at the gospel and the peace Jesus brings, urging practical steps to be peacemakers in everyday life, living out the peace that is the fruit of the cross.
Discussion Questions
1. We talked about our collective longing for peace. In what areas of your own life or in the world around you do you most deeply long for peace? How does this longing connect with the message of Advent?
2. The sermon discusses the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles in the temple. What are some modern-day "dividing walls" that separate people (e.g., social, economic, racial, political)? How can the message of Ephesians 2:13-18 speak to these contemporary divisions?
3. The writer of Ephesians emphasizes that we are brought near to God through the blood of Christ. How does understanding the imagery of "far away" and "brought near" impact your understanding of salvation? How does the concept of being "without hope and without God" resonate with you?
4. The sermon connects reconciliation with God to reconciliation with one another. How does the idea that Christ died to reconcile people groups to each other challenge you to pursue peace and reconciliation in your own relationships and communities?
5. Russell emphasized the importance of living from a place of wonder at the gospel. How can you cultivate a greater sense of awe and wonder at the incarnation and the peace that Jesus brings?
6. The fruit of the cross is peace. What practical steps can you take this week to live out this call and be a peacemaker in your sphere of influence?
Watch this Sermon on YouTube!!!!!
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By Philpott ChurchAs we enter our third week in our Advent Sermon series "A Weary World Rejoices" the sermon explores the profound longing for peace in both personal and global contexts, aligning this desire with the message of Advent. It highlights modern-day divisions such as social, economic, racial, and political barriers, and relates them to the biblical "dividing wall" between Jews and Gentiles. Ephesians 2:13-18 is invoked to show how Christ's sacrifice unites people, emphasizing the transformative journey from being "far away" to being "brought near" to God. The sermon challenges listeners to pursue reconciliation in their own relationships, inspired by the reconciliation Christ achieved through His death. It encourages a deeper sense of awe at the gospel and the peace Jesus brings, urging practical steps to be peacemakers in everyday life, living out the peace that is the fruit of the cross.
Discussion Questions
1. We talked about our collective longing for peace. In what areas of your own life or in the world around you do you most deeply long for peace? How does this longing connect with the message of Advent?
2. The sermon discusses the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles in the temple. What are some modern-day "dividing walls" that separate people (e.g., social, economic, racial, political)? How can the message of Ephesians 2:13-18 speak to these contemporary divisions?
3. The writer of Ephesians emphasizes that we are brought near to God through the blood of Christ. How does understanding the imagery of "far away" and "brought near" impact your understanding of salvation? How does the concept of being "without hope and without God" resonate with you?
4. The sermon connects reconciliation with God to reconciliation with one another. How does the idea that Christ died to reconcile people groups to each other challenge you to pursue peace and reconciliation in your own relationships and communities?
5. Russell emphasized the importance of living from a place of wonder at the gospel. How can you cultivate a greater sense of awe and wonder at the incarnation and the peace that Jesus brings?
6. The fruit of the cross is peace. What practical steps can you take this week to live out this call and be a peacemaker in your sphere of influence?
Watch this Sermon on YouTube!!!!!