1. PEACEFUL LIVING IN AN UPTIGHT WORLD John 14:15-27 Text: 14:27 Theme: Yes, it is possible to have true peace.

2. “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.” John 14:27

3. I. THREE KINDS OF PEACE A. Spiritual Peace

4. “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

5. I. THREE KINDS OF PEACE B. Emotional Peace

6. I. THREE KINDS OF PEACE C. Relational Peace

7. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:8

8. “If the word hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” John 15:18-19

9. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:8

10. I. THREE KINDS OF PEACE D. God’s promise of peace applies to all three.

11. “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.” John 14:27

12. II. FIVE KEYS TO ACQUIRING PEACE A. Obey God’s principles.

13. “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” John 14:15

14. “Great peace have they who love your law and nothing can make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165

15. II. FIVE KEYS TO ACQUIRING PEACE B. Accept God’s pardon.

16. “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives transgressions… You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” Micah 7:18

17. II. FIVE KEYS TO ACQUIRING PEACE C. Focus on God’s presence.

18. “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever – the Spirit of truth.” John 14:16

19. “You will keep in peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3

20. II. FIVE KEYS TO ACQUIRING PEACE D. Trust God’s Purpose.

21. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and He shall direct your ways. Proverbs 3:5,6

22. II. FIVE KEYS TO ACQUIRING PEACE E. Ask for God’s Peace.

23. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

24. “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me.” John 14:1