Why is it so hard to be at peace with the people around me?
About this episode
This sermon discusses the true nature of peace as a fruit of the Spirit and its implications for relationships within the church and community.
Fruit of the Root, 3 of 8 from June 21, 2026 “Jesus makes peace between our God and our neighbors.” Galatians 5 & Ephesians 2 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon teaches that true peace, a fruit of the Spirit, is not neutrality or mere lack of conflict but the costly reconciliation God accomplished by sending Jesus to die and rise for people who are naturally at war with Him. Because Christ Himself is our peace—making us right with God and with one another—this vertical reconciliation is meant to overflow into transformed, unified relationships within the church and the broader community. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 Would we describe our relationship with God peaceful? 💬 Who or what are we looking to for peace? Are those substitutes actually working for us? 💬 How is our peace with God changing our relationship to other people? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message Readings 📖 Read Ephesians 2:12-13 📖 Read Ephesians 2:14-18 📖 Read Ephesians 2:19-22 LINKS Visit our Website Download our…
People in this episode
Guest: Michael Lockstampfor
Topics covered
- peace
- reconciliation
- spirituality
- community
- relationships
Keywords
- peace
- reconciliation
- Jesus
- Ephesians
- Galatians
- spiritual growth
- community relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Galatians, Ephesians
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