Posted by
Phillyfanatic(KGK) on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 12:43:18 PM
My friends, this upcoming season is often called Advent in the Christian Church calendar. Now a lot of Americans, according to polls seem to be swinging toward secular humanism or even atheism. This has been going on since those marvelous 1960's. Actually one of the worst decades for American culture, history and heritage in our entire history. Advent notes the coming of Christ Jesus. It does not foretell Soltice, Happy Holidays, Kwanza, or Winter Festivals. Again, people are offended. But, but, even large stores are now finding out that their signs better say 'Merry Christmas' not Happy Holidays or they lose business. Some writers are writing that this disrespect for Biblical heritage and history actually portends the End Days. Who knows? But, it does show that God and His sovereignty is under the most fierce attacks for many a generation in this nation. So, this Sunday, I will be preaching my retirement sermon at the church I have served for 20 years. The title will be on Advent, not Winter Solstice. I will be recalling for 2,000 years the great cloud of witnesses that have celebrated Christmas. I hope to remind people of how, who, where and when they celebrated Christmas over the years. This Season is for worship , joy, happiness and thankfulness for the blessings that Americans have each Christmas and the years following each celebration.