The attitudes of Christmas--a season of joy and goodwill and happiness--often fall flat for those in a season of grief. Tinsel and holly provide little comfort, and the Christmas Spirit offers little hope of peace or restoration. The birth of Jesus, however, does provide hope for those in the grip of sorrow and grief, as long as we focus on who Jesus is and what he did. In this sermon we will look at how Jesus brought peace to a family wracked by grief at the death of their brother.