Tfh Leesburg

Pastor Terry Mahan's sermon today focuses on the theme of peace, asserting that when one allows the Holy Spirit to guide their life, it yields positive qualities like love, joy, and peace. The text underscores the distinctiveness of God's peace compared to worldly peace, citing John 14:25-28 to highlight the gift of peace bestowed by Jesus. The different dimensions of peace, such as Eirene and Shalom, are explored, accompanied by a quote from Oswald Sanders, emphasizing that peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God. Biblical verses, including Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 5:1, underscore God's benevolent plans and the peace attained through faith in Jesus Christ. The dual role of Jesus as both Savior and Lord in establishing peace with God and providing the peace of God is emphasized. The analogy of Jesus as the vine and believers as branches is employed to convey the necessity of staying connected to Jesus for a fruitful life. Practical advice on maintaining peace is offered,