- You’re hard to buy for!
- What do you get a church that has everything?
- Rest
- Peace
- Peace on Earth
Luke 12:51 // "Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No…”
John 16:33 // I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Isaiah 9:6-7 // For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
- And he will be called…
- Wonderful Counselor
- Mighty God
- Everlasting Father
- Prince of Peace
Luke 2:10-14 // But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
- On earth peace
- Earth may never experience peace, but you can.
- 4 Un’s:
- Unavoidable circumstances
- Unbearable people
- Unexplainable problems
- Uncontrollable worry
John 14:27 (LB) // “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
Luke 2:14 // “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Romans 5:1 (NLT) // Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
