Is Peace Possible in 2024? // Missing Peace

Series - Missing Peace
Presenter - Paul Stohler - Teaching Team
Date - December 1, 2024

What would you wish for if you could have anything this Christmas? Money? Happiness? A perfect relationship? While these are common desires, what many of us truly long for—often without realizing it—is peace. Yet, peace can feel impossible in a world filled with tension, anxiety, and challenges.

In the first message of our new Christmas series, Missing Peace, we dive into the powerful promise of Isaiah 26:3, which speaks of “perfect peace” for those whose minds are steadfast and fixed on God. But what does “perfect peace” look like in real life, especially in the middle of storms, struggles, and uncertainty?

Join us as we discover:

•Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems but in the presence of God.

•How to battle for peace in our minds and focus our thoughts on God’s unfailing promises.

•The supernatural peace Jesus offers—not as the world gives, but as only He can.

Whether you’re navigating personal storms or seeking hope for 2024, this message is a reminder that true peace begins with fixing your mind and heart on the One who is peace.

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Sermon Notes

Isa 26:1-4 NLT

  • Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems.
  • True peace is found in the presence of God.
    Peace is God’s Presence—God’s Perspective—God’s Assurance!
  • The battle for peace begins in our minds.

Isa 26:3
Phil 4:8-9
John 14:27
Phil 4:6-7

Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems.
Peace is found in the presence of God.

When You’re Disappointed by God // Missing Peace

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned? When job loss, health issues, or broken dreams leave you feeling like God let you down? Disappointment can shake your faith, but the story of Christmas reminds us of a profound truth: God’s purpose often unfolds through disrupted plans.

Mary and Joseph had their future mapped out, only for God to interrupt with a calling that brought chaos, pain, and fear. Yet, in the middle of their disappointment, God was working a greater plan—one that would save the world.

You don’t have to understand God’s plan to trust that He has a purpose. Your disappointment might just be a divine appointment. Even when life feels like chaos, God’s love and perfect purpose remain steadfast. Trust Him—He’s working in ways you can’t see

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When You’re Disappointed by God // Missing Peace

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned? When job loss, health issues, or broken dreams leave you feeling like God let you down? Disappointment can shake your faith, but the story of Christmas reminds us of a profound truth: God’s purpose often unfolds through disrupted plans.

Mary and Joseph had their future mapped out, only for God to interrupt with a calling that brought chaos, pain, and fear. Yet, in the middle of their disappointment, God was working a greater plan—one that would save the world.

You don’t have to understand God’s plan to trust that He has a purpose. Your disappointment might just be a divine appointment. Even when life feels like chaos, God’s love and perfect purpose remain steadfast. Trust Him—He’s working in ways you can’t see

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When You’re Disappointed by God // Missing Peace

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned? When job loss, health issues, or broken dreams leave you feeling like God let you down? Disappointment can shake your faith, but the story of Christmas reminds us of a profound truth: God’s purpose often unfolds through disrupted plans.

Mary and Joseph had their future mapped out, only for God to interrupt with a calling that brought chaos, pain, and fear. Yet, in the middle of their disappointment, God was working a greater plan—one that would save the world.

You don’t have to understand God’s plan to trust that He has a purpose. Your disappointment might just be a divine appointment. Even when life feels like chaos, God’s love and perfect purpose remain steadfast. Trust Him—He’s working in ways you can’t see

Read More /