SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

The season of Christmas is a time to emphasize:

1. Giving

   1. Acts 20:35

   2. Poor and hungry – all year

   3. Orphans, needy

   4. Church support – many broke after Christmas

2. Receiving

   1. James 1:17

   2. Gift shows the giver cares

   3. Appreciate what you get

3. Forgiving

   1. What happens to the spirit of today – 2 weeks from now?

   2. Matthew 5:23-24

   3. Matthew 18:21-22

   4. Matthew 6:14

4. Kindness

   1. Not selfish

   2. Proverbs 31:26

   3. 2 Peter 1:7

   4. Ephesians 4:32

5. Fellowship

   1. More than at holidays

   2. Acts 2:42

6. Love

7. Happiness – Joy

   1. Don't be a Scrooge

   2. Be a well wisher

   3. Gospel = Glad Tidings – Spread some good news