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Transcript of A GENUINE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:25-34.
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A GENUINE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
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Luke 2:25-34
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Are you having a hard time celebrating this Christmas?
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Don’t just look at the THEN of Christmas; look also at the NOW of Christmas!
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Titus 2:11-15
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The passage from Paul speaks about two important effects of thinking about the
NOW of Christmas.
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1. A genuine celebration of Christmas brings a hope for
the future. (v. 13)
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In verse 11- “appearing”
In verse 13- “glorious appearing
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His second coming will be very different!
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Hallelujah!
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And as great as this news is for those who follow Christ
as their Lord and Savior there is something that is
even greater.
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He comes as our gracious Savior who loves us and
knows our name!
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He loves us!
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He knows our name!
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And all of this was made possible by His first coming!
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2. A genuine celebration of Christmas brings purpose.
(vs. 14-15)
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Wayne Alderson
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“I can never forget the person who sacrificed his
life to save me. I owe everything to him.
I can never forget. . . I owe everything.”
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Discover the joy of concentrating on God's
purpose for your life so you can begin to genuinely celebrate Christmas.
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And all of this was made possible by His first coming!
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Let’s celebrate Christmas this year-not just for THEN
but also for NOW!
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