Christmas is Really About…

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Christmas is Really About… Luke 2:1 – 20 Pastor Terry Smoak

CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ABOUT… Christmas is really about evangelism. Luke 2:9 – 11, 17 - 18

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT EVANGELISM Luke 2:9 – 11, 17 - 18 Evangelism originates with God! Evangelism requires a messenger. Evangelism requires a response. Evangelism’s recipient becomes its messenger.

CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ABOUT… Christmas is really about giving. Luke 2:11

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT GIVING Luke 2:11 The gospel is a gift of joy. The gospel is a gift for all people. The gospel is a gift of sacrifice.

CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ABOUT… Christmas is really about redemption. Luke 2:10 – 11

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT REDEMPTION Luke 2:10 – 11 Redemption is personal. Redemption is exclusive.

CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ABOUT… Christmas is really about worship. Luke 2:20

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT WORSHIP Luke 2:20 Worship is characterized by praise and glory. Worship is focused in God alone.

Christmas is really about… -evangelism. -giving. -redemption. -worship. Luke 2:1 – 20