Greg Laurie: A New Beginning How to Have a Joyful Christmas This Year
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Dec 13, 2025 Christmas can be tough for many, filled with stress and loneliness. Pastor Greg Laurie shares humorous holiday anecdotes while contrasting this with the joyful message of Christ's birth. He delves into the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing that joy comes from the presence of Jesus. Through the humble story of His birth and the angels' announcement to shepherds, Laurie highlights God's message of hope for all. He also offers comforting words for those grappling with grief during the holidays, reminding us that a Savior is here.
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Center Christmas On Christ's Presence
- Make Christmas about Christ's presence, not presents, by focusing on worship and the incarnation.
- Return to the essential message that Jesus was born to die so we might live and center celebrations on Him.
Incarnation Was For Atonement
- The incarnation is deliberate: God became flesh to accomplish the atonement through the cross.
- Jesus left heavenly glory to be born in humble circumstances as part of God's rescue plan.
Jesus Broke 400 Years Of Silence
- The world had been spiritually silent for 400 years before Jesus' birth, making His arrival epochal.
- God broke that silence on His timetable, changing history from a stable in Bethlehem.