The Gifts of Christmas - The Gift of Peace

12/22/24
Sunday AM
Pastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.

(Audio started late, apologies from the AV team. Video shown to congregation about the Christmas peace treaty of 1914.)

1. Receiving the gift of peace ends hostility with God. (v. 6)
Supporting scripture: Matthew 6:24; Romans 8:7, 5:1-2; James 4:4; 1 John 2:16

2. Receiving the gift of peace makes inner tranquility possible.
Supporting scripture: John 16:33; Galatians 5:22; Philippians 4:5-7

3. Receiving the gift of peace assures eternal bliss. (v. 7)
Supporting scripture: Isaiah 11; Revelation 7:17, 12:5, 20:6

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6, ESV)