Simple Peace

SIMPLE PEACE
Christ Proclamation Church
Luke 2:1-20 
Sunday, December 20, 2015

Sermon Theme:  There is one way for sinful man to be reconciled to a holy God, and that is by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  This babe, born in a manger, provides peace to all who receive Him through His sacrificial death on the cross.  He alone is our Prince of Peace.

I.      THE PRINCE OF PEACE - (Luke 2:1-7)

            A.     The Decree of Caesar Augustus – (vv. 1-3)

            B.     The Birth in Bethlehem – (vv. 4-5)

            C.     The Road to Calvary – (vv. 6-7)

II.    THE PROCLAMATION OF PEACE - (Luke 2:8-20)

            A.     The Announcement of One Angel - (vv. 8-12)

                         1.     A Real Audience

                         2.     A Real Day

                         3.     A Real City

                         4.     A Real Savior

            B.     The Praise of Many Angels - (vv. 13-14)

                         1.     Glory to God

                         2.     Peace to Men

            C.     The Response of Shepherds - (vv. 15-20)

III.    THE PROMISE OF PEACE - (Application)

            A.     Peace with God

            B.     Peace with Ourselves

            C.     Peace with Others