Podcasts about gift of peace

The fruits of the spirit are the direct results of God’s presence in our lives. It’s the natural byproduct produced from within us when God’s Holy Spirit lives in us. Today we study the 3rd evidence that grows like fruit on a tree. Galatians 5:23, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, PEACE …” Peace. In Greek, Jesus would have often used the word ‘shalom’. It means completeness, wholeness, everything being as God intended it to be – nothing missing and nothing broken. So when Paul says the Holy Spirit grows peace, he’s not talking about someone who simply doesn’t get upset. He’s talking about a soul that has been made WHOLE by God. This is not a guarantee of an easy life. This is not peace that comes through an absence of trouble. Oh no, Sis. This is a peace that remains regardless of the trouble. This is a divine calm in the storm and a guard for our heart in the heat of the battle. The world says, “I’ll have peace when…” When the bills are paid. When the diagnosis changes. When my kids finally straighten up. When the relationship gets better. When life slows down. But the Holy Spirit says, “You can have peace now.” Not because everything around you is settled, but because the One within you is settled. Before facing the cross, Jesus tells his disciples that he is about to die and would no longer walk with them, but God would give them another Advocate who would never leave them. He is the Holy Spirit. God’s presence to live within them, teach them and guide them. Further describing this divine internal presence that’s so hard to understand, Jesus says in John 14:27, “I’m leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. There’s absolutely nothing you can do to produce this peace for yourself. There’s no meditation or deep breathing that brings this peace. There’s no soundtrack for this, no magical place on a mountaintop or hidden away in the woods. No, this peace isn’t found in the world or in yourself. It is ONLY through the presence of the Holy Spirit. You don’t have to work for it, you simply have to abide in Christ and this unspeakable peace grows. Peace isn’t pretending everything is okay. It’s knowing that even when everything isn’t okay, God still is. As I mentioned last week, while at our Lake Retreat, one of our really special BIG Life girls received the phone call that her husband had died. While her whole world is absolutely shattered and she has walked through this unimaginable and unexpected loss for the past week, something remarkable has happened. She has literally felt God strengthening her. When she can’t catch her breath, she says she can feel God breathing into her. In this time where nothing makes sense, not even the time of day, there is a settled peace living inside of her. My friends, that is the Holy Spirit. Have you ever experienced that level of peace? Peace that Philippians 4:7 says, “exceeds anything we can understand. Peace that will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” It’s a settled knowing from within when everything else is spinning out of control. It’s an anchor for your soul that holds you steady when the waves come crashing against you. But this peace isn’t reserved for times of trouble. This peace can be your constant. On the bad days and the good days. In the highs just as much as in the lows. You know when you need the peace of the Holy Spirit? … in the battle and in victory. In the storm and in the blissful sunshine. The truth is, without God’s peace, you can be sitting in the most beautiful day of life and be radically upset. Without God’s peace you can miss the goodness of the moment and be all stirred up about things that aren’t even a real threat. Are you in a reasonably good season of life right now? Did you wake up today without crisis or deep grief? Pause for a moment and think about that. You’re okay today. Your people okay are today. Let your mind settle in peace. You don’t have to manufacture the next thing to worry about. You don’t have to busy yourself. You can sit here in this peace and let it wash over you. PEACE CAN BE YOUR CONSTANT. When the Holy Spirit is living inside of you, this level of peace naturally grows in your life. You wake up with this peace. You walk in this peace. You are held steady in this peace. You move forward in this peace. You rest in this peace. And you know what else you do – YOU BRING PEACE TO EVERY TABLE YOU SET AT. Girl, that’s what your family needs! That’s what your office needs. That’s what your neighborhood needs. They don’t need you to be the one with all the answers and solutions. They don’t need you to be the one that takes charge and creates radical change. Actually what they need is for you to bring the gift Jesus brought to his disciples on the night before the cross. THE GIFT OF PEACE. Think about that – how can you offer the gift of peace today? It is a gift you can give because it’s growing in your life. Have you ever seen an apple tree straining and groaning trying to push out apples? No. It simply stays rooted. The fruit is evidence of the life inside it. That’s our job too. Stay rooted in Jesus. The Holy Spirit grows the fruit. If I’m an apple tree growing apples, I can easily offer you an apple. I can’t offer you a ribeye steak because that’s not what’s growing on my limbs. But as an apple tree, I can always give you an apple. And it’s really that simple. As God’s girl with the very presence of God within, you’re growing peace on your limbs. Peace during the good and peace during the bad. Peace in the storm and peace in the calm. You can always offer peace. It’s not your calling to bring the freak-out. Freak-out doesn’t grow in the life of a girl carrying around the Holy Spirit. It’s not your calling to bring the negativity. Negativity doesn’t grow in the life of a girl carrying around the Holy Spirit. It’s not your calling to bring the drama. Drama doesn’t grow in the life of a girl carrying around the Holy Spirit. It’s not your calling to spread fear. Fear doesn’t grow in the life of a girl carrying around the Holy Spirit. Your calling is to bring the peace. PEACE GROWS IN THE LIFE OF A GIRL CARRYING AROUND THE HOLY SPIRIT! Peace in your home. Peace in your office. Peace in your neighborhood. Peace in your car. Peace everywhere you go. Don’t be a thermometer that only reflects the temperature of the room. Be a thermostat that changes it. When everyone else is anxious, you stay steady. When everyone else is panicking, you stay prayerful. When everyone else is arguing, you stay peaceful. Why? Because you’re carrying the Holy Spirit. Every room you walk into has an atmosphere. Some rooms feel tense. Some feel fearful. Some feel angry. Some feel rushed. But because the Prince of Peace lives in you, every room you enter has the opportunity to become more peaceful simply because you showed up. Show up today and bring PEACE WITH YOU AS YOUR PLUS ONE! Hey girl, it’s me, plus PEACE today! I interrupt your chaos with God’s peace. I interrupt your stress with God’s peace. I interrupt your worry with God’s peace. Don’t confuse peace with being passive. Jesus had perfect peace—and He still walked straight toward the cross. Peace doesn’t make you weak. Peace makes you unshakable. Imagine what would happen if every daughter of God decided today: “Wherever I go, peace goes.” Into my marriage… peace goes. Into my parenting… peace goes. Into my workplace… peace goes. Into the waiting room… peace goes. Into the hard conversation… peace goes. Into the celebration… peace goes. Why? Because I carry the Holy Spirit. I don’t have to manufacture peace. I don’t have to chase peace. I don’t have to wait for peace. I carry Peace Himself. And wherever the Spirit of God lives, the fruit of peace grows. You are a soul who has been made whole by God, so you have PEACE. SHALOM. With God, everything is as it should be. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

We have come to the end of 2 Thessalonians. Throughout the letter, the church has been taught, corrected, encouraged and instructed in everything Paul believes they need for the Christian life. Yet, despite all this preparation, what lies ahead remains unknown. So Paul closes with a prayer that the Lord would give them a gift that would sustain them all the days of their lives. What is that gift? It is the gift of peace and the presence of the Lord. As we look to the future, with all its trials and blessings, what will hold us steady? What will keep us faithful to what we have been taught and have come to believe through seasons of anxiety, fear, guilt, loneliness, grief and suffering? It is the peace we have received from the Lord of Peace, Jesus Christ, and the abiding presence of God with us that will keep us. The peace that comes from Him, is found in Him and leads us to Him will guard our hearts and minds in every season, enabling us to stand firm until the day we see Him face to face.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

February 15, 2026 Battles Within: The Gift of Peace Colossians 3:5; Exodus 20; Ezekiel 14 Pastor Jim Rutherford

By Roc Corbett - On the night of His final Passover, Jesus gave His disciples a gift they would desperately need—not relief from trouble, but His own peace. This message explores what Christ meant when He said, “My peace I give to you,” and why that promise still matters deeply in our lives today. It shows how peace

Title: Season 5 Day 6  – The Gift of Peace Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled: The Gift of Peace. I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.       

There are those in our lives that need the gift of peace from us more than anything this holiday season.  Jesus calls us to be instruments of peace as we share a smile, a compliment, or offer forgiveness to those in our lives most in need of it.        Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

In our Gifts of Advent series, guest speaker Donna Pisani reminds us that peace is not found when life finally feels settled, but in the presence of Jesus right in the middle of the mess. Advent invites us to notice where peace is already present, even when anxiety is loud, and waiting feels heavy. Jesus enters our uncertainty as the Prince of Peace, offering a peace that does not depend on circumstances. If you have been waiting for “there” to feel peaceful, this message invites you to discover the peace that is already here.

Peace isn't something we achieve by getting everything right. It's a gift we receive when we place our trust in Jesus. This Advent message invites us to encounter the kind of peace that holds us steady even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or overwhelming. Through Scripture and personal reflection, Pastor Gina Robinson reminds us that God is not distant from our emotions or struggles, but present and ready to meet us with wholeness and rest. If you've been carrying worry, fear, or the weight of trying to hold everything together, this message offers a gentle invitation to surrender and receive the peace only Christ can give.

Peace isn't something we achieve by getting everything right. It's a gift we receive when we place our trust in Jesus. This Advent message invites us to encounter the kind of peace that holds us steady even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or overwhelming. Through Scripture and personal reflection, Pastor Gina Robinson reminds us that God is not distant from our emotions or struggles, but present and ready to meet us with wholeness and rest. If you've been carrying worry, fear, or the weight of trying to hold everything together, this message offers a gentle invitation to surrender and receive the peace only Christ can give.

Our Heavenly Father is eternal, and that means He already knows what lies ahead in our future. It's easy to be afraid for our future from a human perspective, but with the Lord, we can rest assured that He has us in His hands. Join us this weekend @ The Journey for a powerful message on God's Gift of Peace for My Future!

Our Heavenly Father is eternal, and that means He already knows what lies ahead in our future. It's easy to be afraid for our future from a human perspective, but with the Lord, we can rest assured that He has us in His hands. Join us this weekend @ The Journey for a powerful message on God's Gift of Peace for My Future!

Peace's Contrast (John 14:27) Peace's Cost (John 14:28) Peace's Consequences (John 14:28) A Calm (John 14:27) A Claim (John 14:30-31) A Confidence (John 14:31) Interactive Sermon Notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42055/note-253768.html

Christ Has Come – Week 3Episode Title: The Promised King & His Gift of JoyLuke 1:39–56In this Advent episode of Christ Has Come, Keith Harris turns to Luke 1 and invites us to slow down and listen to the joy that begins stirring before Bethlehem. Long before angels sing to shepherds, joy breaks the silence in the hill country of Judea—through a Spirit-filled confession, a leaping child, and the worshipful song of a young woman who trusts the promises of God.Together, we explore:What biblical joy is—and what it isn't, distinguishing it from fleeting happiness or emotional highs.How joy appears before the word is even spoken, as John the Baptist leaps for joy in Elizabeth's womb at the presence of the unborn Messiah.Why Mary's joy is rooted not in circumstances but in God's mercy, as she magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God her Savior.The meaning and message of the Magnificat, a Scripture-saturated song that celebrates God's great reversal—lifting the lowly, filling the hungry, and humbling the proud.How Mary's joy points beyond herself to Jesus, the promised King who fulfills God's covenant promises and secures lasting joy through His saving work.This episode reminds us that joy is not something we manufacture—it's something we receive, and it grows wherever Jesus is trusted. Advent teaches us that true joy is found not in having life figured out, but in the presence of Christ and the mercy He brings.If you would like to see a written version of this study, complete with footnotes and cross-references, you can find it here.

How can you experience God's peace in the middle of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty?   In this message from Special Guest Speaker Jabin Chavez, we see from Scripture that true peace is a gift God gives, a choice we make daily, and ultimately flows from having peace with God through Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that you would receive God's peace, fix your mind on Him, and walk in the assurance that through Christ, your heart and mind can be guarded by a peace that surpasses all understanding.

The Best Christmas Ever - Part 2 December 14th 2025 - Sunday Morning

December 7, 2025   The post Reece Bowling | Advent – Week Two – The Gift Of Peace appeared first on Encounter Church.

Teacher: Rob Zimmermann Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Connect With Us: http://westgatechapel.org/connect Chapters (00:00:04) - The Herald Angels Sing Glory to the Nubian King(00:04:08) - Wonders Connect: Westgate Chapel(00:05:05) - Winter at Westgate: What's In Your Kids' Backpacks(00:11:06) - The Worst Christmas Song(00:11:36) - Wonders of the King Emmanuel(00:16:43) - God's Love for Us(00:23:43) - Thanksgiving Tithing and(00:27:50) - Where Do You Find Your Greatest Peace?(00:34:18) - Why We Lack Peace With God(00:41:43) - Isaiah 9: The Kingdom of Israel Part II(00:45:43) - God's people in Judah(00:56:19) - The King of Israel(01:01:22) - God's Wonderful Counselor in Our Times of Trouble(01:12:11) - Isaiah 7: The Peace of Jesus(01:14:13) - God's Peace for You

In this sermon, pastor Ron Jones reminds of the costly peace that Christ alone can give. Learn more in his message preached to Hillside Baptist Church in Eastman, GA on 12/14/25.www.hillsideeastman.com

Jesus was called many things, including Prince of Peace. What does that mean, and how exactly does he bring peace to our lives in this present day? Join us today @ The Journey to find out!

Unwrapping The Gift Of Peace by Bible Baptist Church - Brookings, SD

In Ephesians 2:13–22, God draws people near through the blood of Christ, forms peace through the cross, and makes His home with us by the Spirit. What shapes this message is that nearness replaces distance, reconciliation forms real community, and belonging becomes our everyday reality. God settles anxious hearts, builds a people rooted in grace, and sends them into the world as carriers of His peace. This sermon speaks to a restless age with a steady truth: God is present, God is at work, and His peace now lives among His people.

Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA   mountparannorth.com

John 14:27, George Cupp

John 14:27, George Cupp

Jesus was called many things, including Prince of Peace. What does that mean, and how exactly does he bring peace to our lives in this present day? Join us today @ The Journey to find out!

Christ Has Come – Week 2Episode Title: The Promised King & His Gift of PeaceIsaiah 9:1–7In this Advent episode of Christ Has Come, Keith Harris walks through Isaiah 9 and helps us see the depth of God's promise to send a Child who would be our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Isaiah spoke these words into a land drowning in darkness, fear, and oppression—yet he proclaimed that God Himself would shine light into their gloom through the coming of a King whose peace would never end.Together, we explore:The darkness of Isaiah's day—a people crushed by Assyria, trapped in fear, and running toward everything but the Lord for help.The surprising promise of God—that the regions hit hardest by judgment would become the first to see salvation when the Light Himself arrived.The identity of the promised Child, and how each of Isaiah's titles points clearly and beautifully to Jesus.The peace Jesus brings, not by removing us from the world's brokenness but by stepping into it and reconciling us to God through His cross.Why the peace of Jesus isn't fragile or temporary, but rooted in His unchanging character, His finished work, and His everlasting reign.This week's study reminds us that peace isn't a feeling—it's a Person, and that Person has come. Jesus is the Prince of Peace who enters our darkness, steadies our restless hearts, and promises to be with His people always.---If you would like to see a written version of this study, complete with footnotes and cross-references, you can find it here.

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As Advent begins, we remember the stunning arrival of Jesus. In this week's message, Joel invites us to unwrap a gift often overlooked yet desperately needed: the gift of peace. Peace was not a last-minute addition to Christmas. The prophets promised it, heaven proclaimed it, and Jesus Himself embodied it. But this peace is not the absence of problems—it's the presence of a Person. It's a peace that doesn't crumble when life is confusing, painful, or uncertain. It's a peace not as the world gives, but as Jesus gives—indestructible, unending, and anchored in Him. Joel leads us through Scripture and the story of Jesus' life to recalibrate our understanding of peace. From Bethlehem to the cross, we discover that true peace isn't found in perfect circumstances, but in the Prince of Peace Himself. This Christmas, don't leave this gift unopened. Take hold of His peace, let it steady your heart, and allow it to shape your life. Jesus is peace. His arrival is peace. And His peace knows no end.

Oliver Wong Citylights Church is a non-denominational church located in Greenville, SC, that exists to be followers of Jesus devoted to Building Family, Blessing Neighbors, and Bringing Good News to the Nations.

In this message, Pastor Grant dives into the profound story of a woman caught in adultery and her encounter with Jesus. As we explore this narrative, we'll see how the crowd's harsh judgment contrasts with Jesus' mercy. He doesn't ignore her sin but offers her forgiveness and a chance for a new beginning. This demonstrates that true peace comes from being reconciled with God, even amidst our struggles.Real peace isn't simply the absence of chaos; it's about confronting our sinful nature and relying on God's grace. Jesus shows us that acknowledging our faults is the first step toward healing and reconciliation.

Everyone knows the story of a Christmas Carol, where Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This new teaching series, the Peace of Christmas, is all about how God can bring peace to your own past, present, and future. So, join us for the kickoff to learn how He'll do just that!

Luke 2:8-14

As we enter the Christmas season, we will pause our verse-by-verse study in Mark to focus on the profound wonder of Christ's birth. In keeping with the Advent season, this Sunday, we'll explore the peace that Jesus brings, drawing from different passages across Scripture to highlight its various aspects. While we usually follow a consecutive exposition through books of the Bible, this topical approach allows us to step back and appreciate a theme woven throughout God's Word. (While being careful to take each passage in its context). The concept of peace is mentioned hundreds of times in Scripture and is what all creation has longed for since sin entered the world. Yet, despite everything we pursue, true peace only comes through Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Christmas isn't just about a baby in a manger—it's about the incarnation of the One who brings peace, as foretold in prophecies like Isaiah 9:6. As we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior, let's reflect on how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, secures our eternal hope through His life, death, and resurrection, and let peace reign in our hearts (Col. 3:15). I. Jesus Brings Peace With God (Rom. 5:1-2) II. Jesus Gives Peace Within Us (John 14:27; 16:32-33) III. Jesus Brings Peace With One Another (Eph. 2:14-16) IV. Jesus Will Bring Peace To All Creation (Luke 2:13-14; Isa. 11:6-9)

Everyone knows the story of a Christmas Carol, where Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This new teaching series, the Peace of Christmas, is all about how God can bring peace to your own past, present, and future. So, join us for the kickoff to learn how He'll do just that!

Rev. Tanner Fox | Philippians 2:1-4What then is a life of humility? What is the gift of a life of downward mobility, lowliness, making much of others and of God while thinking very little of the self? Could it be the blessed freedom that we so desperately long for? Could a life of humility, manifesting as a continual love of God and neighbor, be to us a gift of peace and rest far greater than any we have sought or found on our own? May we be filled with grace to know the true gift that lies in lives patterned after the humility of our Savior. 

Daily Gift Book Series, A Daily Gift of Peace Guests: Andi Buerger, JD, who wrote the Foreword, John D Falcon MD, who wrote the Afterword, along with Contributing Authors: Dr. Anne Worth, and Amanda Beth Johnson  Bios:  Andi Buerger, JD is the Founder and Chair of Voices Against Trafficking™, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking in the U.S. and abroad. She also co-founded Beulah's Place, another nonprofit which served at-risk homeless teens in danger of abuse, trafficking or other criminally predatory activities. Andi, herself a victim of unspeakable abuse, is a highly sought-after international speaker and advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. Andi's books are available online at Amazon.com including her Best Selling newest release, Voices Against Trafficking - Courage Is Contagious. Her magazine, Voices Of Courage® is available on VoicesOfCourage.media. Andi is regularly heard across the airwaves and on television podcasts, speaking on Capitol Hill and for government agencies, universities, churches, businesses, and more in the U.S. and abroad.  By sharing her personal story, Andi is creating greater awareness of human trafficking, child exploitation, and the devastating cost to America's future. John G.Falcon, MD was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five years old. His family overcame atrocities that were committed by Fidel Castro's communist regime. Growing up, he learned from his parents to stand up for liberty and the truth. He graduated from Lemoyne College in Syracuse, NY, and attended Georgetown University medical school. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Southern California - Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. Falcon was a medical officer with the Second Armored Cavalry Regiment during the Gulf War. He served three years of active duty and three years of reserve. He is a recipient of two Bronze Stars, one for valor, among other awards for his service during the Gulf War. For 35 years, Dr. Falcon has worked as an emergency physician in trauma centers and has educated countless medical students and residents in Charleston, South Carolina, Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is the author of an upcoming memoir about his experience in the Gulf War, Shelter from The Storm. He has been married to his wife, Deborah Lynn, for 30 years and has helped raise three beautiful daughters, Brittany, Danielle, and Sonja. Dr. Falcon is active in his community on many fronts and still fights for truth and justice. Dr. Anne Worth Anne Worth, MA, EdD, LPC, is a Christian author, counselor, and speaker. She has a mother's heart and has “adopted” children from all over the world, some are the four-legged kind. Her books include Call Me Worthy and a Christian children's book series entitled Tessie's Tears. Dr. Anne writes tracts and conducts workshops in schools, churches, and businesses, helping people write their personal mission statements. She volunteers at several organizations that give marginalized people a second chance. She shares God's love with whoever she can, as often as she can, and wherever she can! Learn more at http://www.dranneworth.com/ Amanda Beth Johnson is an intuitive healer, spiritual guide, and catalyst for transformation. Known for her ability to hold sacred space and channel profound inner clarity, she supports soul-led individuals in reconnecting to their power, purpose, and peace. Through her holistic approach, Amanda helps you align your energy, trust your inner wisdom, and rise into your next evolution with grace. If you're ready to return to your truth and live from a place of grounded magic, connect with Amanda and explore her offerings at: https://amandabethhealing.com/linktree Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/FbDUTcIwtp0?si=IPR13ylqXt1w41pG Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com   http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/