Sermon Title: Emmanuel, Our Peace

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:27

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Our world is filled with conflict and noise, political division, global unrest, family tension, and the quiet anxieties we carry in our own hearts. We all long for peace, but the more we chase it in vacations, quiet moments, or temporary escapes, the more we realize something important: the world can’t give us the peace our souls truly need.

 

That’s why Advent is such a gift. It reminds us that peace isn’t found in a moment, a place, or a feeling. Peace is found in a person Emmanuel, God with us.

 

Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, Isaiah looked out at a nation full of fear and uncertainty. In the middle of darkness, God gave a promise:

 

A child will come… and His name will be the Prince of Peace.

This peace was not simply the end of war, it was the promise of wholeness, restoration, and God’s presence with His people.

 

On the night before His crucifixion, when His disciples were anxious and afraid, Jesus offered them a gift:

 

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you… not as the world gives.”

The world offers short-term relief. Jesus offers lasting peace that does not depend on circumstances.

 

Three Truths About Emmanuel’s Peace

 

1. God’s peace is not the absence of trouble, it’s His presence in it.

 

Jesus never promised a smooth path, but He promised to walk with us. His peace covers our hearts even when life is chaotic.

 

2. God calms our hearts long before He calms the storms around us.

 

Real peace begins on the inside. When we bring our worries to Jesus, He strengthens us from within—even if the situation doesn’t change immediately.

 

3. God’s peace carries us forward with hope because He is making all things new.

 

Advent peace isn’t just for today, it’s a reminder that one day Christ will return to restore all things. The Prince of Peace will wipe every tear, end every conflict, and bring perfect shalom forever.

 

So whatever you’re carrying this season, stress, grief, fear, or uncertainty, remember:

 

Peace has come. Peace is here. Peace is Jesus. And He is with you.