Sermon Series: Christmas In the Round
Sermon Title: Jesus Offers Peace in the Midst of Turmoil and Shame
Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-14; John 14:27; Romans 5:1; & Romans 8:1-8
Preparation Question: What burden of guilt, shame, or inner turmoil are you still carrying that Christ has already offered to free you from?

1. The World promises peace but cannot deliver it.

2. Jesus grants Peace to all who will believe and receive.

3. The Peace of Christ silences shame and transforms the heart.

Response Questions:
1. Where are you still trying to earn peace through performance, religious effort, or control instead of receiving it from Christ?
2. What source of inner turmoil—fear, guilt, shame, or anxiety—does Christ want to replace with His peace?
3. How does understanding justification (Romans 5:1) and “no condemnation” (Romans 8:1) change the way you see yourself?
4. Who in your life needs you to bring the message or the peace of Christ to them this week, and what specific action will you take?