Sermon Series: The Commercialization That Stole Christmas
Sermon Title: It’s catchy isn’t it?
Key Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Speaker: Andy Bratton
Big Idea: As Jesus came into the world in a Spiritually amazing way, we are called to live in a Spiritually amazing way.
Luke 2:8
- The first advertisement was to his example.
Luke 2:9-12
- The first advertisement had a hook.
Luke 2:13-14
- The first advertisement had a jingle.
Luke 2:15-16
- The first advertisement stirred action.
Luke 2:17-20
- The nativity was as advertised.
The differences:
- Guilt vs. Guiltless (v. 11)
- Imitation vs. Inspiration (v. 10)
- Peace vs. Pressure (v. 14)
So…
- Read the Story
- Reveal the Story
- Reflect the Story
Nothing can steal Christmas from you. But, the world will take it from you if you let it.