This Christmas, learn how Jesus came to bring peace into your life and family. In a world of conflict and chaos, not only can Jesus bring peace, but Jesus can teach us how to trust Him to be peacemakers.
Jesus – The Peace of God
Discover Jesus This Christmas – Part 4
Life Church St. Louis – December 25, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Luke 2:13-14 (NIV) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) 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.
Psalm 34:14b (NIV) Seek peace and pursue it.
1. __________ to Jesus
Mark 4:35-36 (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.
A.Jesus promises you a wonderful _____________
Psalm 37:37 (NLT) Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.
B. Jesus invites you to ___________ him
Psalm 85:8 (NLT) I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways.
2. ________ on Jesus
Mark 4:37-38 (NIV) A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
A. Call on Jesus when you are in _____________
Psalm 107:28a (NIV) Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble …
B. Call on Jesus to __________ you
Psalm 107:28 (NIV) Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.
3. __________ Jesus
Mark 4:39-40 (NIV) He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
A. Trust Jesus to calm your _________
Psalm 4:8 (NIV) I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
B. Trust Jesus to bring ____________
Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Mark 4:41 (NIV) They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"
John 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.