Luke 2:1–20 with Matt Chin.

What does “peace on earth” mean when life feels anything but peaceful?

In this Advent message, we explore the birth of Jesus through Luke 2:1–20 and discover that the first Christmas happened in a world marked by fear, power, and instability. Rome promised peace through control and force, but God chose a different way. Quiet. Vulnerable. Unexpected.

From Caesar’s census to shepherds in the dark, this sermon reflects on peace not as escape or calm circumstances, but as restored relationship and inner wholeness. We look at why God comes near to the overlooked, how peace grows in ordinary lives, and what it might mean to take one small step toward hope when everything feels unsettled.