The Spirit of Christmas Past (Christmas in the "3rd" World)
Summary
This sermon series, focusing on the "spirit of Christmas past," addresses how to find contentment amidst difficult global circumstances, particularly in the context of a pandemic, drawing parallels to Jesus' example in Philippians 2. The message highlights Jesus' voluntary humility and suffering for redemption as a model for enduring hardship with joy. The takeaway encourages listeners to relinquish their own expectations and "hold on to" what truly matters for contentment.