The Secret Sauce

Josh's sermon addresses the Beatitudes, focusing on being peacemakers. He contrasts peacemakers with peacekeepers, explaining that peacemakers address issues and initiate necessary changes, while peacekeepers avoid conflict and maintain status quo, often out of fear. He emphasizes that peace starts with an invitation to rest with Jesus and is an inward journey that transforms how one interacts with the world. This transformation is reflected in how others perceive us, indicating a deeper change within. Josh also touches on the Trinitarian concept in John 1:1, explaining how it relates to our existence and being. He concludes that peacemaking starts with oneself, challenging the fear-driven nature of peacekeeping. The sermon highlights that true peace and healing occur in community, and wounds inflicted in communal settings must also find resolution there.