Rejoicing in Eternal Peace

REJOICING IN ETERNAL PEACE

12/22/2024; Luke 2:1-20; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: There is only one way for sinful man to be reconciled to a holy God, and that is by faith in Jesus. This babe, born in a manger, provides eternal peace to all those who believe in Him, because He is the Prince of Peace. Therefore, we must be proclaimers of peace!

I. Prince of Peace – (Luke 2:1-7)
   A. Decree of Caesar Augustus – (vv.1-2)
   B. Birth in Bethlehem – (vv.3-5)
   C. Road to Calvary – (vv.6-7)
II. Proclamation of Peace – (Luke 2:8-20)
   A. Announcement of One Angel – (vv.8-12)
      1. A Real Audience
      2. A Real Day
      3. A Real City
      4. A Real Savior
   B. 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. Response of the Shepherds – (vv.15-20)
III. Promise of Peace – (Application)
   A. Peace with God
   B. Peace with Ourselves
   C. Peace with Others