This sermon podcast reflects on Advent’s candle of peace and Luke 2:4-7, showing how God brings shalom into our chaotic lives.
The pastor shares personal stories, historical context, and Scripture (Isaiah, Romans, Galatians) to encourage listeners to dwell in God’s peace, work for reconciliation, and trust God’s timing.
An invitation is given to find peace with God, and resources including the sermon outline are available at www.mvcnaz.org.
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HOPE OF ALL THE EARTH: PEACE
Luke 2:4–7
I. Introduction
- Main Idea: The peace of God is not dependent on the busyness and chaos of our lives, but instead radiates from the power and presence of the Spirit of Christ working in our lives.
II. The World is marked by busyness and chaos. (Galatians 4:4-5)
- “God Is Never Late; He's Seldom Early; He's Always Right On - Time” – Stan Toler
III. God’s Peace amid chaos. (Isaiah 26:3-4)
- God’s peace meets people in the middle of chaos, not after it is all resolved.
IV. True Peace is Shalom. (Isaiah 9:6-7)
- Biblical peace as shalom—a deep, holistic peace that is more than the absence of conflict. It is the flourishing of life, right relationships with God and others, and ultimately, the healing of creation.
V. Conclusion: Live out the Hope of Peace. (Romans 12:17-21; 2 Corinthians 5:20)
- We are called to live as a community shaped by this hope-filled peace.
- Set aside time to dwell in God’s peace.
- Actively work for peace.
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