Advent: Peace // Week 2 // Dec 10, 2023

🔔 Join us for a thought-provoking Advent sermon on the theme of peace. In a world marked by conflict and turmoil, the pursuit of peace often feels elusive. Today, we delve into the profound question: Can we ever achieve true peace?

📖 Scripture Focus: Ephesians 2:14–16 (NLT)

"For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us..."

🌍 Exploring Peace:

The Prince of Peace: Isaiah's ancient prophecy finds fulfillment in Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who breaks down walls of hostility and unites diverse groups into one family.

Peace with Others: Discover how the transformative power of Christ enables us to have peace with one another, transcending divisions and creating a new family—the family of God.

Peace with God: Understand the profound peace that comes from reconciliation with God through Christ's sacrificial death on the cross. Experience the full forgiveness and love that God offers.

🌟 Christmas Reminders:

Complete Forgiveness: Embrace the truth that, through Christ, we are fully forgiven.

God's Desire for Peace: Recognize that God desires peace for you, as evidenced by the gift of peace that Jesus imparts.

🌿 Application for a Peaceful Life:

Love and Obedience: Explore the connection between love, obedience, and lasting peace. Understand that true obedience stems from love for the Prince of Peace.

Faith and Submission: Find peace through an ongoing journey of faith and submission to the King of Kings.

🙏 A Prayer for Peace:

As we navigate a world filled with conflict, let's seek peace that surpasses understanding. Let's pray for wholeness, harmony, and the transformative power of the Prince of Peace in our lives.

📌Where Do You Need Peace Today?

Reflect on areas in your life where you need peace—whether it's worry, conflict, or unrest. Remember, as believers, we can experience a peace that leads to life, wholeness, and harmony.