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SERMON GUIDE
Living on Empty Part 2 - Peace
Big Idea: Stillness is a choice. Prayer is a gift. Peace is a promise
Philippians 4:6
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Philippians 4:7
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Mark 4:35-41
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind. But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Peace! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!”
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God!
Discussion Questions
1. What immediately comes to mind when you think of the word “peace”?
2. Who do you know that seems to have “peace beyond understanding”, regardless of their circumstances? What do you think they do to have this peace?
3. Talk about a time you experienced unexplainable peace.
4. What are some obstacles that keep you from being still? What would stillness look like for you?
5. What are some things you can be thankful for that will help you overcome a lack of peace? How can your group be praying for you?
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