1. Matthew 5:9
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

2. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 

3. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

5. Introduction
Shalom (Hebrew) Original Word: שָׁלוֹם From Strong’s Concordance completeness, soundness, welfare, peace

6. Blessed are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Sermon Series on
The Beatitudes
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Matt. 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

7. Main Idea
As children of God, we have peace with God that leads to being peacemakers with others.

8. Outline
I. Peace with God II. Peace with Others III. Being a Peacemaker

9. I. Peace with God
2 Corinthians 5: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.

10. I. Peace with God
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

11. II. Peace with Others
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

12. Introduction

13. III. Being a Peacemaker The 4 “G”s 1) Glorify God
From Ken Sande – “the Peacemaker”
The 4 “G”s
1) Glorify God
2) Get the log out of your eye
3) Gently restore
4) Go and be reconciled

14. III. Being a Peacemaker Glorify God
How can I please and honor God in this situation?
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)

15. III. Being a Peacemaker
2) Get the log out of your eye How can I show Jesus’ work in me by taking responsibility for my contribution to this conflict? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. (Matt. 7:5)

16. III. Being a Peacemaker
3) Gently restore How can I lovingly serve others by helping them take responsibility for their contribution to this conflict? Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. (Gal 6:1)

17. III. Being a Peacemaker
4) Go and be reconciled How can I demonstrate the forgiveness of God and encourage a reasonable solution to this conflict? 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. (Matt. 5:24)