What if the lasting peace you are looking for is found in the place that you least expect it?

Isaiah 9:6 – 6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Everything we need is found in the name of Jesus

Luke 2:8-14 – 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!

SERMON TITLE: “THE PRINCE IN THE PASTURE”

1. THE CHAOS *THEN IS THE SAME CHAOS *NOW

1 Corinthians 10:13a – 13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful;...

2. THE ANSWER *THEN IS STILL THE ANSWER *NOW

Luke 2:10-12 – 10 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.”

3. LASTING *PEACE IS NOT THE *ABSENCE OF CHAOS BUT THE *PRESENCE OF THE *PRINCE.

Luke 2:14 – 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!

*EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS *FOUND IN THE NAME OF *JESUS!

Romans 10:13 – 13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.