11:00AM Sunday Service. He is called Prince of Peace

Devotional

Day 1: Put Some Respect on Jesus’ Name

This season isn’t about trees or lights; it’s about the Name that deserves reverence. When you call on Jesus, don’t keep it casual—call Him who He truly is. Hallow His Name, not just “baby Jesus” or “the big guy,” because names reveal honor and expectation. Many know about Him, but relationship grows when we address Him with awe. As you pray, speak His revealed names—Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—and watch faith rise. Put some respect on His Name and let your heart bow before Him today. [08:23]

Isaiah 9:6-7: A child will be born for us, a Son given to us; the weight of rule will rest on His shoulder. He will be known as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His reign and His peace will keep expanding, ordered with justice forever, carried out by the zeal of the Lord.

Reflection: In your prayers this week, which specific name of Jesus do you most need to call on, and how will that shape the words you choose when you pray?

Day 2: He Is Wonderful, Beyond the Stuff

Jesus is wonderful not because of flashy gifts, but because His works leave us in holy awe. A new car is nice, but healing is wonderful; a bigger house is cool, but a sound mind is wonderful. When gratitude turns from the stuff to the Savior, joy deepens. Take a moment to notice breath in your lungs, strength to stand, and mercy renewing your day. Let worship rise for who He is and for the miracles He’s already working in you. Say it out loud today: “Jesus, You are wonderful.” [09:47]

Isaiah 9:6: For us a child arrives, a Son is given; and His very name will be “Wonderful,” revealing the awe and marvel of what He does.

Reflection: Name one “ordinary” mercy you’ve overlooked that is actually wonderful, and how will you thank Jesus for it today?

Day 3: Counseled by the Word, Planted and Steady

Jesus is your Counselor—the wise Leader who guides, advises, and plans your steps. Not every voice deserves your agreement; some things should go in one ear and out the other. Blessing often begins with where you get your counsel and how you plant yourself in the Word. Make space to meditate day and night—even one passage, prayerfully held—so your roots can drink living water. Let His counsel steady your choices this week and expose counterfeit wisdom. He delights to guide you into fruit in season. [14:58]

Psalm 1:1-3: Blessed is the one who refuses the advice of the ungodly, won’t stand in the sinner’s path, and won’t sit in the scoffer’s seat. Instead, their joy is in the Lord’s instruction, turning it over day and night. Such a person is like a tree beside flowing streams—on time with fruit, leaves that don’t wither, and a life that keeps thriving.

Reflection: Whose counsel has been shaping a current decision, and how can you intentionally place that decision under Scripture and prayer before acting?

Day 4: Everlasting Father, Present Before, With, and After

Jesus is Everlasting Father—present before your beginning, faithful through your now, sure after your tomorrow. He knew the details before they unfolded: the layoff, the betrayal, the detour, the diagnosis. Because He is everlasting, He is never late and never surprised; His wisdom isn’t bound by your timeline. Bring Him the story you keep rehearsing, and let His steady presence quiet the what-ifs. Trust that the One who saw it coming also sees you through it. Rest in the God who was, who is, and who will be with you. [21:24]

John 1:1-3: At the very start, the Word already was; the Word was with God and truly God. Everything that exists came into being through Him; not one created thing came to be apart from Him.

Reflection: Which upcoming date or deadline is making you anxious, and how could you mark it with a simple prayer, “Everlasting Father, You were here before this and You’ll be here after”?

Day 5: Prince of Peace: Be Still in the Storm

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings calm when He governs your life. Peace isn’t the absence of storms; it’s the Presence that tells peace to stay put when the winds rise. In the boat, He rebuked the wind and told peace to hold its ground—so your heart doesn’t have to run. Surrender the “government” of your plans to Him, and let prayer and gratitude guard your mind. Friends may wonder why you aren’t tripping; peace is holding you together because your trust is in Him. Speak it today: “Peace, be still in me,” and watch your soul settle. [25:41]

Mark 4:39: Jesus got up, spoke sharply to the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet now—be still.” The wind dropped, and the waters became completely calm.

Reflection: What is one specific area where you’ve been steering hard on your own, and what concrete step will you take to hand that wheel to Jesus this week?

Sermon Summary

Isaiah 9:6–7 gave us a name card for Jesus in the middle of Israel’s turmoil, and it still speaks right into our chaos today. We’re surrounded by trees, lights, and gifts, but if we don’t know who we’re celebrating, we’ll miss the gift of all gifts. Names matter. Isaiah said we “call” Him by His names—Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—so we need to put some respect on His name. Not “the big guy,” not just “baby Jesus,” not “my homie.” Jesus taught us to pray with His name hallowed. Address Him rightly, honor Him deeply, and watch your prayers take on weight.

He is Wonderful—not because of stuff, but because of the kind of miracles no money can buy: healing, a sound mind, breath in your lungs. He is Counselor—the wise guide who has already warned you about friends, deals, and detours. Blessed people are often not the smartest folks in the room; they’re the ones who refuse ungodly counsel and root themselves in the Word day and night. Even a daily devotional can become a rhythm that keeps your roots by living water.

He is Mighty God—our true Hero. Stop looking for a white knight with a checkbook, a title, or a romantic spark to save your day. Appreciate your spouse or friends, but don’t make them your God. Only Jesus heals, delivers, and breaks chains. He is Everlasting Father—He was here before you arrived and will still be here after your storms pass. He knew your dates with disappointment before you met them; He remains when they’re gone.

And He is the Prince of Peace. Order matters: once you know Him as Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, and Everlasting, you’re ready to trust His peace. Peace comes with governance—when He runs the government of your life. In the boat, Jesus didn’t rebuke the disciples; He rebuked the wind and told peace to stand still. You can still be in a storm and be held together by peace. So, stop tripping, bring your requests with thanksgiving, and let the peace of God guard your heart and mind. This week, give Him a gift: surrender an area, return to Scripture, forgive someone, or lay down control. He is the Prince of Peace.

Key Takeaways

1. Put respect on Jesus’ name Honor shapes access. When you address Him rightly, you align your heart with who He truly is, not a caricature you can control. Reverence corrects your expectations and reorders your prayers. Call Him by His revealed names and watch your confidence rise. [06:39]
2. Seek counsel from the Counselor We are as steady as the voices we submit to. Ungodly counsel feeds anxiety and hurry; godly counsel plants you where life can actually reach your roots. Meditating on Scripture trains discernment for daily decisions. Wisdom isn’t information—it’s alignment with His voice. [11:02]
3. Only Jesus is our true Hero People can partner with you, but they cannot rescue your soul. When we hand “savior” status to relationships or resources, we set them up to fail and ourselves up to despair. Replacing idols with Jesus restores proper weight: gratitude for people, dependence on God. [18:11]
4. Peace stands still in storms Jesus didn’t wait for calm to offer peace; He commanded peace to hold its ground inside the chaos. Peace is not the absence of waves but the presence of a Person who governs them. Keep your faith in the One who steadies you, not in the size of the storm. [24:55]
5. Surrender control to receive peace Peace is the fruit of His government. If you run your own kingdom, you inherit your own unrest; when He rules, peace multiplies. Yield decisions back to Him—agenda, timing, outcome—and you’ll find His stillness guarding you even while life is loud. [23:45]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[02:17] - He Is the Prince of Peace
[04:18] - Know Him, not just about Him
[06:09] - Call His name rightly
[06:39] - Put respect on Jesus’ name
[09:05] - Wonderful: awe over material stuff
[10:41] - Counselor: wisdom that roots you
[15:31] - Mighty God: the only true Hero
[18:11] - Don’t idolize people or partners
[19:28] - Everlasting Father: already there, still there
[23:45] - Peace requires His governance
[24:20] - “Peace, be still” in storms
[27:43] - Be anxious for nothing
[28:57] - Give Jesus your gift this week
[31:33] - Salvation invitation and next steps

Bible Study Guide

Bible reading
- Isaiah 9:6–7

Observation questions

In Isaiah 9:6–7, what titles are given to the promised Son, and what “government” and “peace” details are tied to His rule?
The word “call” in Isaiah 9 is about how we address Him. What was explained about calling His name rightly, and why does that matter? [06:09]
In the storm story that was retold, who did Jesus rebuke, and what did He say to the sea? What stands out about that? [24:20]
What everyday rhythms were named as a way to root your life by “living water” (think: day and night in the Word, devotionals, wise counsel)? [14:00]

Interpretation questions

What does it mean that the order matters—Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father—and then Prince of Peace? How might knowing Him in these ways prepare a person to trust His peace? [23:06]
“Peace requires His governance.” What does it look like when a person runs their own “government,” and how does that affect peace? What changes when Jesus is in charge? [23:45]
Why is it dangerous to hand “hero” or “savior” status to a spouse, friend, or resource? What kind of pressure does that create for them and for one’s own soul? [18:43]
“Hallowed be Your name” sets the tone for prayer. How does honoring His name shape expectations, requests, and confidence in prayer? [07:48]

Application questions

Put some respect on His name. When you pray this week, which revealed name do you most need to call Him by—Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, or Prince of Peace—and why? How will that change how you pray about one specific situation? [06:39]
Audit your counsel. Who are the top three voices shaping your week (people, podcasts, feeds)? Which voice is life-giving and which stirs anxiety? What is one boundary you’ll set and one Scripture rhythm you’ll adopt (time, place, plan) to “meditate day and night”? [12:20]
Replace false heroes. Where have you secretly expected a person, paycheck, or opportunity to rescue you? What would dependence on Jesus look like in that exact spot this week? Be concrete. [18:11]
Yield the government. Name one decision, timeline, or outcome you’re currently controlling. What does it look like to hand that over to Jesus’ leadership in the next 48 hours—one step of obedience you can take right away? [23:45]
Practice “Peace, be still.” What storm are you in right now? Write a one-sentence declaration you can speak out loud this week (for example, “Peace, stand your ground in me, in Jesus’ name”). What practical habit will help you hold peace—a slow walk, breath prayer, or pausing before you reply? [24:55]
Pray with thanksgiving. List three things you’re grateful for today and one request you need to make known to God. When and where will you take 10 minutes to do this Philippians 4 rhythm? Put it on your calendar. [27:43]
Give Jesus a gift this week. What will you offer—surrender an area, forgive someone, return to Scripture, or lay down control? Name it, schedule it, and share it with someone who can cheer you on. [29:17]

Sermon Clips

But Isaiah didnt say he is wonderful by materialistic things Come on He is saying he is wonderful by the miraculous stuff that he does Come on Why is that important Isaiah says a new car is great but healing is wonderful Come on A new man is great but breakthrough is wonderful A new house is cool but peace of mind is wonderful Isaiah says that watch this you were called unto our Savior because of the wonderful things that he has done [00:09:28] (34 seconds) #MiraclesOverMaterialism

But watch this if youre not amazed that of the things that he has done then you wont say its wonderful See the problem that we have gotten into dear brothers and sisters is we only shout about cars We only shout about houses We only shout about a man But the fact that youre walking thats wonderful The fact that you got a peace of mind thats wonderful Come on The fact that you got breath in your lungs that is wonderful And you got to say God you are wonderful not because of the stuff but because of who you are and the things you are doing through me and in me [00:10:02] (39 seconds) #GratefulForGodsWonders

But not only is he called Counselor he is called Mighty God Come on He is called Mighty God So Isaiah keeps the compliments going by referring to Jesus as Mighty God This word here means hero Come on In our term it refers to one who is strong mighty and invincible Come on [00:15:14] (29 seconds) #JesusTheMightyHero

He is everlasting father That means he knows everything So he sits there and says watch this all because you need to put some respect on my name You good but Im wonderful You good but Im amazing Come on You good but Im the counselor You good but Im all these things that you are not [00:22:25] (25 seconds) #GodIsGreater

Lets think about this theologically Because what he is saying to peace is he said peace dont you move Peace stand still Peace dont run away Because you can be at peace and still be in a storm Yall aint ready for me He sits there and says dont worry about the storm Just make sure that your peace dont start running your peace start leaving Because then watch this you put faith in the storm and not faith in peace If you keep peace still then peace will hold you together even when storms when trials when people tripping Peace dear brothers and sisters will rest and rule your world [00:24:56] (44 seconds) #PeaceStayStill

This aint the first time for some of you couldnt buy enough gifts for the kids This aint the first time dear brothers and sisters where you had some place to go but no calves to get there There have been times dear brothers and sisters to where trouble has come your way But you realize that if he brought me through it before then hell bring me through it again And the prince of peace dear brothers and sisters is saying that I am controlling everything even when it doesnt seem right [00:26:48] (31 seconds) #HeBringsUsThrough

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11:00AM Sunday Service. He is called Prince of Peace

Devotional

Day 1: Put Some Respect on Jesus’ Name

Day 2: He Is Wonderful, Beyond the Stuff

Day 3: Counseled by the Word, Planted and Steady

Day 4: Everlasting Father, Present Before, With, and After

Day 5: Prince of Peace: Be Still in the Storm

Sermon Summary

Key Takeaways

Youtube Chapters

Bible Study Guide

Sermon Clips

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11:00AM Sunday Service. He is called Prince of Peace

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