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Peacemakers, Not Peacekeepers - Jeremy Duncan
Season 12 · Episode 4

Peacemakers, Not Peacekeepers - Jeremy Duncan

Commons Church Podcast

September 29, 202533m 3s

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Show Notes

What does it really mean to be a peacemaker?
In this sermon from our Grounded series, Pastor Jeremy Duncan unpacks Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

We’ll explore:
 • The difference between peacekeeping (avoiding conflict) and peacemaking (creating transformation)
 • How Jesus’ teaching on turning the other cheek, giving your cloak, and walking the extra mile reveal a radical third way of nonviolent resistance
 • Why following Jesus invites us to courage, honesty, and reconciliation in our relationships, our communities, and our world

📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 38–45
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If you’ve wrestled with conflict—in marriage, friendships, politics, or global issues—this message will challenge and encourage you to imagine a world more like heaven.

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