I. Introduction
II. Peace in the church can be elusive.

Paul faced such a situation in the Philippian church (4:2)
Euodia and Synthche fell out with one another
Tension between members affects the church’s well-being

III. We are all to help bring peace in the church (4:3)
IV. In unsettling times, we are to stop worrying but to rejoice, forbear and pray with thanksgiving (4:4-6,8)

Again rejoice in the Lord always
Let your reasonableness be known
Pray, supplicate, request and give thanks

V. God promises us peace and safeguard us from anxieties when we in Christ  practice what we learned. (4:7,9)

God promises His peace to keep out anxieties
Peace of God and peace with God
Practice what we learned

VI. Conclusion 

In unsettling times, the Apostle is saying to us. Stop worrying. Instead rejoice in the Lord always. Don’t be drag down by the situation. In gentleness, forbear. Finally, pray with thanksgiving.
But importantly, practise what you have received and the God of peace will be with us. 
All of us have a part to play to bring pieces together and peace to the church.

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