To Experience Something Greater

To Experience Something Greater
Christ Proclamation Church
Luke 2:1-20
December 25, 2016

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 lowly manager in Bethlehem, provides peace to all who receive Him, because He alone is the 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 Saviour
    B. The Praise of the Heavenly Host – (vv. 13-14)
       1. Glory to God in the highest
       2. Peace to men with whom He is pleased
    C. The Response of the Shepherds – (vv. 15-20)

III. The Promise of Peace – (Application)
    A. Peace with God
    B. Peace with Ourselves
    C. Peace with Others