Francis Chan: Silent Night

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message encourages believers to approach Christmas with a sense of awe and reverence, rather than trying to make the birth of Christ more exciting or entertaining. The speaker emphasizes that God becoming man is an incredible truth that should be dwelled upon and worshiped in silence, rather than trying to add noise or distractions to it.

Key Scripture References

• Philippians 2:5-7: "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!"
• John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

These scriptures highlight the incredible truth of God becoming man and dying on a cross for humanity's sins. The speaker encourages believers to approach these truths with awe and reverence, rather than trying to make them more exciting or entertaining.

Key Takeaways

• The birth of Christ is an incredible truth that should be dwelled upon and worshiped in silence.
• Giving God the space to speak and being still before Him is a greater gift than any entertainment or distraction.
• We should not try to make the gospel more exciting, but rather allow its beauty and simplicity to shine through.

Call to Action

The speaker encourages believers to take time to read and meditate on the scriptures provided, allowing themselves to be in awe of God's love and sacrifice. He also invites them to express their thanksgiving to God for sending His Son and to genuinely mean it.

This message is a powerful reminder that Christmas should be a time of reverence and worship, rather than just entertainment or distraction. By approaching the birth of Christ with a sense of awe and silence, believers can truly experience the depth of God's love and sacrifice.