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Join us this Christmas weekend as Pastor Shane continues our series, Love Came Down.

Title of Message:\xa0 To bring me peace

\xa0(John 6:51) (NLT) I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.\u201d

\xa0(Luke 2:6-7) \u201cWhile they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.\u201d

(Luke 12:51) \u201cDo you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.\u201d

(John 16:33) \u201cI have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.\u201d

The Peace Predicament

1. Unavoidable circumstances.

(Jeremiah 4:20) \u201cDisaster follows disaster; the whole land lies in ruins. In an instant my tents are destroyed, my shelter in a moment.\u201d

2. Unbearable people.

(Psalms 109:3) \u201cWith words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause.\u201d

3. Unexplainable problems.

(Matthew 27:46) \u201cMy God, my God, why have you forsaken me?\u201d

(Luke 2:10-14) \u201cDo not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.\u201d Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, \u201cGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.\u201d

(Luke 2:14) (GW) \u201cGlory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those who have his good will!\u201d\xa0

(John 14:27)(LB) \u201cI am leaving you with a gift \u2013 peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn\u2019t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don\u2019t be troubled or afraid.\u201d

Find the favor of God by:

1. Receiving God\u2019s pardon.

(Romans 5:1) \u201cTherefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.\u201d

2. Running to God\u2019s presence.

(Isaiah 26:3) \u201cYou will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.\u201d

3. Respecting God\u2019s principles.

(Psalm 119:165) \u201cGreat peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.\u201d\xa0