{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"First Baptist Arlington Sermons","title":"Flourishing in Peacemaking - February 23, 2025","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2278,"description":"Dennis R. Wiles \nFirst Baptist Arlington \nFebruary 23, 2025 \n \n2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ \n1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (Gospel Guide: Matthew) \n \nWINTER 2025: Happiness Is . . . \nThe Beatitudes \nJanuary 5 – March 4, 2025 \n \nFlourishing in Peacemaking \nMatthew 5:9 \n \nTheme for 2025:\tFlourishing Together: Rooted in Christ \n \nTheme for Winter 2025: \tHappiness Is . . . \n \nAlfred Nobel \n \nWorld Peace: According to the United Nations, humans have been at peace for 268 of the last 3,400 years, which is about 8% of recorded history. The Geneva Academy is currently monitoring 110 armed conflicts around the world. \n \nShalom is the Old Testament Hebrew word for peace. It can refer to the absence of conflict. It also carries the idea of “wholeness” or “completeness” or “well-being. \n \nHe (Joseph) asked them how they were, and then he said, “How is your aged father you told me about. Is he still living?” They replied, “Your servant our father is still alive and well.” \n-Genesis 43:27-28 \n \nTHE GOD OF PEACE \n \nNow may the God of peace . . .  \n-Hebrews 13:20 \n \nPEACE WITH GOD \n \nTherefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. \n-Romans 5:1 \n \nPEACE OF CHRIST \n \nFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. \n-Isaiah 9:6 \n \nGlory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. \n-Luke 2:14 \n \nPeace 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. \n-John 14:27 \n \nLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. \n-Colossians 3:15 \n \nPEACEMAKERS \n \n“Blessed are the peacemakers” is, I suppose, for another world. In this world they are frequently cursed. \n-Ben Franklin \n \nBe completely humble and gentle; be...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UAbjbO_BQA3R5XEsQj1SCg2lWzYdffFGQbPeYIvJPQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0Mjg4LzE2NjM1/OTk5NzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}