Sermon Sketch for Sunday, March 30

Grace and Peace
God’s favor, provision, and
calling for his people.

Readings:
OT - Psalm 133
NT – Ephesians 1:2-12



Text: Philippians 1:1-2
1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. SERVANTS AND SAINTS
A. From servants (bondservant / slave bound to his master)
B. To all the saints (those being sanctified – “made holy”)
C Including the overseers and deacons (introduce ours)

2. GRACE AND PEACE FROM GOD
A. “From God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
B. Grace: goodwill, unmerited goodness, joy
John 1:16-17 / Ephesians 1:7 / Ephesians 2:4
C. Peace: shalom, wholeness, health
John 14:27 / Galatians 5:22-23

3. GRACE AND PEACE OUR TESTIMONY
A. Starting Everything with Grace and Peace
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 1:7 / 1 Cor. 1:3 / 2 Cor. 1:2 / Gal. 1:3 / Eph. 1:2 / Col. 1:2 /
1 Thes. 1:1 / 2 Thes. 1:2 / 1 Tim. 1:2 / 2 Tim. 1:2 / Titus 1:4 / Titus 1:4
B. Interrupting with Grace and Peace
Col. 4:6 / 2 Thes. 1:11-12
C. Becoming Known for Grace and Peace
1 Peter 4:10 / Eph. 2:8-10