My Peace

A sermon outline on the peace of Christ

by Joe B. Hopper

A handwritten sermon outline on "My Peace" (John 16:33), drawing on three storm narratives of the Bible: Jonah fleeing God, Jesus stilling the Sea of Galilee, and Paul's shipwreck voyage to Rome.

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Text: “These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace; In the world ye have tribulation but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Scripture: Luke 2:10–14; Mark 4:35–41; Jn. 14:27–28; 16:33

Intro. Text. Peace — a universal hunger for, the ideal goal. Jesus came to bring peace — peace illustrated by a calm sea, human struggles by a stormy sea. Three great sea stories of the Bible.

I. Jonah and the storm — Running away from God.

  • A. Disobedience of God — why? 8th B.C.
  • B. Attempt to run away from God. Human will vs. divine will. “all have sinned…”
  • C. Disastrous consequences — public & private
  • D. It took a miracle to save Jonah.

II. Jesus and the storm — Power to still the storm

  • A. Jesus leave the multitude
  • B. Sea of Galilee storms.
  • C. Jesus’ rebuke of the storm
  • D. The explanation
  • E. Augustine, Paul

III. Paul and the storm — Calm in the midst of storm

  • A. Doing the will of God at personal sacrifice. ROME
  • B. The stormy voyage
  • C. The courage, calm, & counsel of Paul
  • D. Paul a symbol of peace in midst of storm
  • E. Illustration of two paintings

Phil. 4:7 — “grace to you and peace”

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Order of worship:

  • Call to worship
  • Doxology
  • Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
  • 23rd Psalm in unison
  • Hymn — He Leadeth Me (140)
  • Scripture
  • Prayer
  • Hymn — How Firm a Foundation (148)
  • Sermon
  • Prayer
  • Hymn — Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me (199)
  • Benediction