Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: What's in a Name?
Sermon Title: Prince of Peace
Key Scriptures: John 16:33 (NIV)
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Key Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41 (NRSV)
35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37 A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41 And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
The Key:
Peace isn't in the Absence of trouble, but in the presence of Christ.
Storms are INEVITABLE
John 16:33 (NIV)
Mark 4:35-37 (NRSV)
John 16:33 (NIV)
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Mark 4:35-37 (NRSV)
35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37 A GREAT WINDSTORM AROSE, and the waves beat into the boat, so that THE BOAT WAS already being SWAMPED.
Jesus brings HIS PEACE in the storm
John 16:33 (NIV)
Mark 4:38-39 (NRSV)
John 16:33 (NIV)
33 “I have told you these things, so that IN ME YOU MAY HAVE PEACE. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Mark 4:38-39 (NRSV)
38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “PEACE! BE STILL!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm.
REFLECTING His peace guards hearts and minds.
John 16:33 (NIV)
Mark 4:40-41 (NRSV)
John 14:27 (NIV)
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
John 16:33 (NIV)
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. BUT TAKE HEART! I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!
Mark 4:40-41 (NRSV)
40 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41 And they were FILLED WITH AWE and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
John 14:27 (NIV)
27 PEACE I leave with you; MY PEACE I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your HEARTS be troubled and do not be afraid.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the PEACE OF GOD, which transcends all understanding, will GUARD your HEART and your MINDS in Christ Jesus.
Challenge Questions:
What storms has God already brought you through?
What storms do you need to bring to Jesus today?
Where is Jesus calling you to reflect His peace?
Worship Set:
Worship Set List;
Joy to the World/Shout for Joy - Paul Baloche;
Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven - Paul Baloche;
Worthy of Your Name - Passion;
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong;
God With Us - Jesus Culture