Podcasts about pursue peace

"Fire Up in the Holy Spirit" Missionary Mark Bruner is sharing the Word with us this morning! I. Pursue the Anointing of the Spirit 1. Isaiah 10:27 2. 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 3. Romans 12:11-13 “fervent in spirit” means in Greek (zeontes) =verb, literally to burn, as in WHITE HOT 4. Rev. 3:16 5. Acts 1:5, 8, 14-15. Acts 2:1-4 6. Romans 8:4-8 II. Pursue Peace and HOLINESS 7. Hebrews 12:12-15 8. James 3:16-18 III. Pursue Vision of God, for your life, your family, your church, and your community. 9. Habakkuk 2:1-4 10. Proverbs 29:18 IV. Attend to personal formation IN CHRIST! Be intentional about daily time in God’s presence! (Practice the Presence of the Holy Spirit!) Surround yourself with people intently pursuing Jesus!! Galatians 5:18-19 I Corinthians 8:1-3 I Corinthians 4:18-20 ----- All music used during this service is reproduction-licensed through the following CCLI Licenses: CCLI Copyright License # 227222 CCLI Streaming Plus License # 22513837 Instrumental Worship Provided By: William Augusto "Soaking in His Presence" www.williamaugusto.com

Romans 14 confronts us with a challenging truth: the church is called to be a family full of grace and truth, not a courtroom full of critics. This passage addresses how we treat people who don't look like us, act like us, or believe exactly as we do on secondary matters. The core message reminds us that we all share three fundamental realities—we're created in God's image, we're sinners in need of a Savior, and Jesus died for each of us. When we remember that the ground is level at the foot of the cross, our perspective shifts dramatically. Paul urges us not to pass judgment, not to be stumbling blocks, and instead to pursue peace and mutual upbuilding. The discussion of food laws in the first-century church serves as a powerful metaphor for our modern disputes over preferences and convictions. Whether it's about what we eat, drink, how we educate our children, or how we celebrate holidays, we're called to prefer others over ourselves without forcing our personal convictions onto them. The question becomes: when someone walks through our doors—broken, ashamed, addicted, or simply different—will they find critics ready to throw stones, or will they find hope-filled people pointing them to Jesus?**Sermon Notes – Romans 14:13–23****Big Idea:**  In non-essential issues, Christians must refuse judgment, avoid causing others to stumble, and actively pursue peace and mutual upbuilding, inside and outside the church.---### 1. Do Not Pass Judgment (v.13a)- “Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer.”- God alone is Judge; we are not.- Our tendency:   - Gravitate to people who “look/act/smell/run like us.”   - Judge those who don't fit our traditions or expectations.- Legalism = creating extra-biblical standards and condemning those who don't measure up.- Matthew 7:1–5 – Jesus warns against judging others while ignoring the “log” in our own eye.- John 8:1–11 – Woman caught in adultery: Jesus exposes hypocritical judges and shows grace and truth.**Key principle:** Examine yourself before criticizing others.---### 2. Do Not Be a Stumbling Block (v.13b–17, 20–23)- “Decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.”- Issue in Romans 14: food laws, days, wine—secondary issues, not the gospel.- Jesus has declared all foods clean (Mark 7:14–23); what defiles is the heart, not the menu.- Some believers have “weaker” consciences on certain issues (food, drink, holidays, schooling, entertainment).- We must: - Refuse to make our personal convictions the standard of spirituality. - Be willing to limit our freedoms to protect others from stumbling.- “Do not…destroy the work of God for the sake of food.” (v.20)- “Whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.” (v.23)**Key principle:** My freedom is never more important than my brother or sister.---### 3. Pursue Peace and Mutual Upbuilding (v.18–19)- “Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.”- “Let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”- Our flesh tears people down to feel superior; the Spirit leads us to build others up.- Philippians 2:3–4 – Count others more significant than yourselves.- The church is not a courtroom of critics but a family marked by grace and truth.- Everyone who walks in: 1. Bears God's image. 2. Is a sinner in need of a Savior. 3. Is someone for whom Christ died.**Key principle:** The ground is level at the foot of the cross.---## Practical Applications1. **Audit your judgments**  - This week, notice when you internally critique someone's appearance, past, parenting, etc. Confess it immediately.2. **Protect someone's conscience**  - Identify one believer whose convictions differ from yours (food, drink, media, schooling). Choose to adjust your behavior around them to prefer their conscience over your freedom.3. **Welcome the “unlike you” person**  - On Sunday, intentionally greet and encourage someone who does not “run like you” (age, ethnicity, style, background).4. **Guard unity over preferences**  - When tempted to argue over non-essentials, ask: “Is this worth more than our unity in Christ?” If not, let it go.---## Discussion Questions1. Where are you most tempted to judge other believers? What does that reveal about your own heart?2. Have you ever felt judged in a church setting? How did that affect your view of God and His people?3. What are some common “secondary issues” in our context that we wrongly treat as essentials?4. Can you think of a time when someone limited their freedom to protect you? How did that impact you?5. What would it look like, practically, for our church to “pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding” this month?

Is a rapprochement between Thailand and Cambodia getting closer? Could Myanmar soon return to ASEAN? And how will embodied AI transform the tourism landscape in South East Asia? Those are three of the top questions Gary and Hannah ask and answer in Part 1 of our two-part Start the Week show. To kickstart the lead-up to the May holiday period, we head to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and China to tackle the talking points that matter. The intervention of China could bring closer a resolution of the year-long border stand-off between Thailand and Cambodia that developed into military conflict. Geopolitical machinations are in motion in Myanmar as ASEAN prepares to welcome it back to the 11-nation fold. Meanwhile, Cambodia launches a new Green Season promotion to entice tourists during its shoulder season, tourism budget challenges multiply in the Philippines. Plus, robot dogs guide tourists at a Singapore wildlife reserve and a choreographed robot show heads to Malaysia. "The robots are coming!"

Love Your Fellow as Yourself- Love Peace and Pursue Peace

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Kyle Baker preaches "Put Away Vengeance, Pursue Peace", in this Sunday evening gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

In this series, we've been talking about four names given to Jesus before He was born. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the significance of the name: Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 tells us that Messiah's name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Today we focus on Prince of Peace. In Hebrew, Sar Shalom.Sar means Captain, Chief, General, Ruler. Jesus doesn't give sentimental peace—He establishes peace by enforcing the rule of the King.So what is peace? In Hebrew, Shalom.Shalom is an all-encompassing word that describes when everything is as it should be.Calling the Messiah the Prince of Peace isn't a promise of fewer battles; it's God promising His presence through them. When your world is falling apart, God sent the One who holds all things together. He doesn't just have peace—He is peace.Peace does not come from inactivity.1 Peter 3:11 says to seek peace and pursue it. Peace won't come by doing nothing. If the world has to stop for you to have peace, you'll never have peace. Peace isn't the absence of problems; it's remaining resolute despite them.Peace does not come from control.Some people think peace comes when they get their own way. That's not peace—that's immaturity. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us to trust in the Lord and not lean on our own understanding. You cannot control your way into peace.Three Things Jesus Does as the Prince of PeaceJesus demonstrates how to live a life of peace. In Mark 4, Jesus sleeps during a storm while the disciples panic. A storm outside doesn't have to mean a storm inside. Fear responds to facts; faith responds to truth. Sometimes peace isn't God calming the storm as much as God calming His child.Jesus secured the peace treaty between God and mankind. Colossians 1 tells us that through the cross, Jesus made peace between God and humanity. You can't experience the peace of God until you've made peace with God. Peace with God isn't earned—it's received.Jesus offers us His peace. John 14:27 says Jesus gives us His peace, not the world's version. You can't have the peace of God while fighting the rule of God. Peace is a person you must yield to. Where Jesus is Lord, peace will rule; where He is not, chaos will rule.ClosingIsaiah 26:3 says God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on Him. Peace doesn't come from changing everything around you—it comes from fixing your focus. When your thoughts are fixed on fear, peace gets blurry. When they're fixed on the Prince of Peace, clarity comes.A new year is right around the corner. What if we don't need a new year—we just need a new ruler? Where the Prince rules, His peace reigns.Are you letting Jesus be your Prince of Peace?

A spirit-filled church is not the same as a collective of spirit-filled individuals.

We continue our Feast Talk Series, The Good Life, which centers on the Sermon on the Mount. Part of the Sermon is Jesus presenting six laws from the Law of Moses: Murder, Adultery, Divorce, Oaths, Eye for an Eye; and Love Your Neighbors. In Talk 4, we learned Jesus' radical interpretation of the Law on Adultery. Today, in Talk 5, we'll learn that to Jesus, the Good Life is about having peace in your relationships. The only way to create real peace in this world is when we treat every human being—including our enemies—as God-Containers. The key– disturbing– message of Talk 5 is: Love your enemies.

"Spiritual Therapy" (v. 12-13)Prescription pt. 1- Pursue Peace (v. 14-15)Prescription pt. 2- Pursue Holiness (v. 14, 16-17)

  EP #34 | Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast: How to Actively Pursue Peace During a Time of Spiritual Warfare Do you ever feel stuck in anxious, looping thoughts—no matter how hard you try to “just think positive”? Today's episode brings scripture and neuroscience together to help you break free. Whether you're battling burnout, depression, stress, or overwhelm, this is your guided path to mental renewal—rooted in God's Word and brain science.     Today's Scripture: Matthew 5:9 ESV

A brief exhortation on Hebrews 12:14 showing how crucial it is for Christians to sincerely and steadfastly pursue peace and purity in Christ. Amen. SDG.

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At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey preached again on the Session of Christ, focusing on the peace we can have because Jesus overcame the world.

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey preached again on the Session of Christ, focusing on the peace we can have because Jesus overcame the world.

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul, Turkey, today for peace talks as both sides continued to conduct airstrikes. The delegations agreed to a major prisoner exchange, but no ceasefire. Also, a new report documents a pattern of physical abuse and neglect toward Tibetan children at Chinese-run boarding schools that many are forced to attend. And, South Korea contends with a political divide, along with big economic and security challenges, as it heads to the polls for presidential elections. Plus, moths find a home at the butterfly sanctuary in Mexico City's Natural History Museum.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

President Donald Trump issues a terse message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the attacks on Ukraine. Also, China acts on the tariff standoff with the Trump administration, with an apparent rollback attracting attention despite mixed messages on negotiations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 25, 2025.

President Donald Trump issues a terse message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the attacks on Ukraine. Also, China acts on the tariff standoff with the Trump administration, with an apparent rollback attracting attention despite mixed messages on negotiations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 25, 2025.

Hebrews 12:12-17 (ESV)1. Persevere in Strength (Hebrews 12:12-13)Isaiah 40:29-31Job 5:18Hebrews 12:5Job 4:341 Thessalonians 5:14Isaiah 35:3-8Galatians 6:1Jude 1:22-232. Pursue Peace and Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)Psalm 133:1-3Ephesians 4:1-8Matthew 5:83. Prevent Falling Away (Hebrews 12:15-17)Oversee: Episkopeō: to look upon, inspect, look after, care for.Of the care of the church which rested upon the elders1 Peter 5:1-3Acts 20:17-38Deuteronomy 29:18-19Hebrews 12:16Hebrews 12:15-17How do we foster unity in our church?1. Strengthen weak hands and feeble knees2. Straighten paths for your feet3. Seek healing rather than further injury4. Strive for peace with everyone5. Seek holiness, without which no one will see the Lord6. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God7. Stop a root of bitterness from causing trouble and defilement

A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Don’t Destroy Your Brother, Rather Pursue Peace. Romans 14:14-23 Subtitle: Romans/Swann Speaker: Pastor Charles Swann Broadcaster: Covenant Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/23/2025 Bible: Romans 14:14-18 Length: 58 min.

In our “One Anothers” series, looking at “one another” lines in the New Testament, today's message is about why and how we pursue peace and mutual edification.

In this episode of Life in Perspective, I'm sharing a word that's been heavy on my heart—pursuing peace. Lately, God has been challenging me to seek peace in my relationships and respond to every situation with love, reflecting His heart toward others. Consider this an impromptu Bible study, where I dive into what He's teaching me in this season.Now, full transparency—the audio isn't perfect (we're still figuring out this virtual recording thing

The US and Russia met on Tuesday for the first time in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations on the future of Ukraine. The two sides agreed to set up teams that will hammer out an agreement. Ukrainian and European leaders are not happy about being left out. Also, in the wake of yet another airline disaster, many are wondering whether air travel is more dangerous than in the past or if we're just hearing about crashes more often than we used to. A Delta flight flipped over on Monday after landing in Toronto. And, after World War II, center-right parties in Germany formed a solid buffer against extremist parties, refusing to cooperate with them. Up until now, that buffer seemed to hold. But a gamble from Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, to accept the votes of far-right lawmakers to try and pass his hard-line immigration laws, has led many to say he has broken the firewall.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Preacher: Aaron MenikoffTitle: How Do We Pursue Peace?Series: Romans: Good Theology for Growing ChristiansPassage: Romans 14:13–23

Amid this anxious time, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newletter helps us look to Scripture to help us properly focus on the pursuit of peace.  Apologist Daniel DeWitt offers 5 insight about diversity in the Bible.    Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

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How can we support and strengthen one another in our faith journey? ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: In "Restore, Strengthen, Pursue," Pastor Adam Burton calls believers to walk together in faith by restoring the fallen, strengthening the weary, and pursuing peace and holiness. Based on Galatians 6:1-2 and Hebrews 12:12-15, this message emphasizes that the Christian life is not a solo journey. We are called to bear one another's burdens and offer gentle restoration to those who have stumbled. Jesus shows us how to strengthen those who are struggling, and His peace enables us to build unity and holiness in our relationships. Let this message inspire you to be a source of grace, encouragement, and peace in the lives of others as we walk steady with Jesus together. SERMON NOTES: https://l.cbcmaysville.church/q SERMON TRANSCRIPT: https://l.cbcmaysville.church/o ABOUT CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH: Central Baptist Church is located in the heart of Maysville, Kentucky. We invite you to join our community and explore our services and programs. For more information, visit our website at ⁠cbcmaysville.com⁠. If you're new or want to get connected, please fill out our digital connection card at ⁠cbcmaysville.com/connect/⁠. We look forward to welcoming you! FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcmaysville/ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/centralbaptistmaysville/ YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@cbcmaysville/ TIMESTAMPS: Introduction [0:00] Restore the Fallen [4:42] Strengthen the Weary [12:21] Pursue Peace and Holiness Together [21:17] Conclusion [29:51] #RestoreTogether #StrengthInChrist #PursuePeace

Are you yearning for a change in your life, especially one that brings you closer to your true self? This episode might just be the nudge you need. In this episode, we unfold the essence of rewilding – a term that transcends its ecological roots to embody a spiritual awakening and connection with the natural world. Hillarie Maddox, a mother, aspiring farmer, community builder and the visionary behind Black Girl Country Living, shares her profound shift from the corporate grind to a life steeped in nature, healing, and community on Whidbey Island.Join in as Hillarie recounts her journey– from her aspirations for big-city success to her courageous leap into a life that truly resonates with her soul. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning multiple times, the power of visibility in attracting life-altering opportunities, and the importance of aligning one's work with deeply held values.Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to seek a more fulfilling path, and that transitions are not just about the physical move from one place to another but also about the spiritual passage from one state of being to another. GEMS DROPPED“When ​we ​allow ​ourselves ​to ​be ​free ​and ​have ​the ​privilege… ​​​it ​really ​ends ​up ​being ​like ​​coming ​back ​into ​this ​formative ​early ​part ​of myself, ​this ​foundational ​part ​of ​me ​as ​a ​child ​to ​live ​a ​fuller ​expression ​of ​that ​kid now.” - Monique R. Shields“When ​I ​first ​started ​getting ​into ​gardening, ​​and ​homesteading ​and ​thinking ​about, ​like, ​​you ​know, ​this ​is ​something ​that ​I ​have ​to ​do ​all ​on ​my ​own. ​And ​then ​realizing, ​like, ​homesteaders, ​farmers, ​they ​don't ​do ​this ​on ​their ​own, they ​work ​in ​connection ​to ​all ​of ​these ​other ​people, and ​you ​can't ​possibly ​grow ​everything ​on ​your ​own. ​And ​so it's ​been ​like ​this ​sort ​of ​expansive rethinking of ​what ​this ​lifestyle ​actually ​means. ​And ​​that ​understanding ​has ​trickled ​into ​all ​parts ​of ​my ​life, ​including ​my ​career.”- Hillarie Maddox “Many ​of ​us ​are ​still ​building ​our ​careers ​off ​of ​that ​very ​old ​dream. There's ​nothing ​wrong ​with ​having ​that ​dream, ​like, ​whatever ​age ​you ​have ​it ​at, ​and ​you ​pursue ​it ​and ​then decide, ​actually, ​this ​is ​not ​what ​I ​thought ​it ​was ​going ​to ​be ​and ​then making ​a ​new ​decision. ​But ​sometimes ​we ​never ​hit ​that ​point ​or ​allow ​ourselves ​to ​hit ​the ​point ​of ​reckoning ​where ​it's ​just ​like, ​this ​ain't ​it. It ​may ​be “​it”, ​but ​sometimes ​it's ​not ​it, ​many ​times ​it's ​not ​it.” - Monique R. Shields“If ​you ​don't ​know ​what ​your ​values ​are, ​then ​you're ​making ​decisions ​from ​all ​of ​these ​different ​inputs ​from ​who ​knows ​where ​in ​your ​life and ​then ​it ​creates this ​really ​out ​of ​touch, ​out ​of ​alignment ​way ​of ​living.“ - Hillarie Maddox GUEST LINKSLearn more about Hillarie Maddox | Website | Instagram | Substack If you are looking for retreat space to host your programming around climate justice, BIPOC wellness, or land-based healing work, connect with Hillarie at hillarie@whidbeyinsitute.orgSTAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an email to ambition@moniquershields.com. 

President Dwight D. Eisenhauer said: “Peace and justice are the two sides of the same coin.” If that‘s true, and there seems little justice going on these days, is peace even possible? The answer is Yes! And Dr. Randy will show how to Pursue Peace, as revealed by the Apostle Paul in his letter to […]