The Joy of the Gospel | The Joy of Peace

Teaching Minister Damien Spikereit | Sunday May 24, 2026People of peace pursue peace with one another.  Philippians 4:2-3People of peace present their burdens to God.Philippians 4:4-8Celebrate God’s goodness (4-5)Ask God for help (6)Leave your concerns with him (7)Meditate on good things (8)People of peace find rest in the presence of God.Philippians 4:9Questions:What is one practical step you can take this week to pursue reconciliation or unity, keeping in mind Paul's call to "agree with one another in the Lord"?What specific worry or "what-if" are you currently carrying that you need to surrender to God? Using the C.A.L.M. framework from the sermon (Celebrate, Ask, Leave, Meditate), how might you practically apply one of those steps to that burden this week?In what areas of your life are you trying to manufacture peace on your own terms, and what would it look like to instead "rest in the presence of God" in those moments?Reading Challenge: Every week during this series, read Philippians in one sitting.Memory Challenge: Philippians 4:4-7Visit us at: https://live.cartervillechristian.com