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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In this sermon from our Grounded series, Pastor Jeremy Duncan explores the story of the Emmaus Road in Luke 24, where the risen Jesus walks with two disciples who don’t recognize him at first.

What if faith isn’t just about ideas or passion, but about centering everything on Jesus?
We’ll discover how:
• Doubt can be part of faith and lead us deeper.
• Spiritual passion is a response to God’s grace, not a way to earn it.
• Jesus is at the centre of Scripture and the story of our lives.

This message invites us to reframe our doubts, our passion, and our faith journey with Jesus as the heart of it all.

📍 Commons Church is a Jesus-centered community in Calgary, Alberta.
Learn more at: commons.church

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