Luke 2:8-14

I. PEACE WITH OUR FELLOW MAN

A. We cannot control how another person acts, but we CAN control how we react (Romans 12:17-21)
B. We cannot be apathetic about peace – PURSUE IT! (Romans 14:19; 2 Timothy 2:22; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:11)

II. PEACE WITH GOD

A. There is a connection between faith and peace (Mark 5:24-34; Luke 7:36-50)
B. Through Christ we can have peace not only with each other, but with God Himself (Ephesians 2:11-16)
C. Does this mean our lives will be free from conflict when we obey the Lord? (Romans 5:1-4; Matthew 10:34-39; John 16:33)

III. WE SHOULD BE SPIRITUAL PEACEMAKERS

A. Lead others into a peaceful relationship with the Almighty (Matthew 5:9; Ephesians 6:14-15)
B. You know someone who needs the peace of Christ – what are you doing about it? (Romans 10:13-15; James 3:18)