Key Verse from Sunday:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."  -John 14:27, NIV.

Recap
What kind of peace did Jesus, the Prince of Peace, come to give?
From last week...
1. Peace In The Middle of Conflict.
2. Peace In-Spite of Doubt & Fear.

From this past Sunday...
3. Peace When Faced With a Significant Task (John 20:19-22).
4. Peace Even In The Face of Death (1 Corinthians 15:54-55).
Question for Reflection
Today, how can you bring the peace of Jesus into your life and the lives of those around you?

We welcome your comments.
-Jason

Key Verse from Sunday:
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:14, NIV

Recap
The Gifts of Christmas Part 2: Peace
What kind of peace did Jesus, the Prince of Peace, come to give?
1. Peace In The Middle of Conflict.  Luke 12:49-53, Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:6-7.
2. Peace In Spite of Doubt & Fear.  Zechariah (Luke 1:5-20). Mary (Luke 1:26-38). Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25).  The Shepherds (Luke 2:8-14).

We'll continue talking about "peace" next Sunday.

Question for Reflection
Have you ever welcomed Jesus into parts of your world, but kept Him out of other parts?

We welcome your comments.

Merry Christmas!
-Jason

Key Verse from Sunday: 
Matthew 1:23, NIV, “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”(which means “God with us”).

Recap
The First Gift of Christmas is His Presence!
1. Step On
(Hebrews 3:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).  The people are the church.  Our building is a tool for God's glory.
2. Step In
(Discipleship, Jude 18-20). Build one another up in the faith.
3. Step Up
(Serving, 1 Peter 4:10).  Use the gifts God has given you.
4. Step Out
(Evangelism, Romans 10:14).
Share the Gospel with those outside the walls of the church.

Question for Reflection
Has God ever used an inanimate object like a set of steps to remind you of principles from His Word?

We welcome your comments.

-Jason