Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
The Christmas Celebration
"Glory To God in the
highest, and on earth peace,
good will, toward men."
(Luke 2:14)
Many weeks before the day finally arrives, people begin to celebrate Christmas. There are lights blinking at night in windows, on trees, and on the outside of buildings. There are lots springing up to sell Christmas trees. There is Christmas music in the stores and on the radio. There are thoughts of what to buy, and sales to draw our attention. We are having a time of celebration. But, are we celebrating the right way, or the wrong way?
1. THE WRONG WAY TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Many people will make Christmas a time of sinful partying. They will make It a time to drink and Indulge In sinful activity that may end in tragedy. Fleshly indulgence Is not the right way to celebrate the Lord s birthday. Certainly, the person who drinks and drives may end up killing someone or killing himself. Don t drink strong drink to celebrate Christmas. Let the Holy Spirit lift your spirit in true and lasting happiness this Christmas by realizing the true meaning of Christmas.
2. THE RIGHT WAY TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a time to promote peace on earth. May we pray that the weapons of war will be laid down, and the billions of dollars being used to kill people and to destroy homes may be used to feed the hungry, to put clothes on the poor homeless and starving millions, and to furnish housing that will bring them In out of the cold and rain and snow. This is the "good will" that honors and pleases Jesus. Remember, It Is the Lord 's birthday we are celebrating.
3. THE WONDERFUL RESULTS
When we celebrate Christmas in the right way, we bring glory and honor to God. The angels said, "Glory to God in the highest," and our greatest ambition should be to glorify God in all our activities at Christmas. Then, we should be sure to keep Jesus Christ at the center in our celebrations. Many times, too much attention Is given to Santa Claus and decorations. Christmas is all about Jesus, our only Savior.
SERMON BY BILLY BRYANT
MARION, NC- USA
