Sermon Tone Analysis
Overall tone of the sermon
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A score of 0.5 or higher indicates the tone is likely present.
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Peace in Chaos
Life Exists in Chaos
-Every Life has chaos no matter who you are
-Example in the Christmas story- Going to Bethlehem because of a census so they could be taxed; Far from home, no where to stay all because of government orders.
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God interjects Himself into chaos.
-Immanuel- “God with Us”
-Chaos doesn’t cease but God works amongst the chaos
2. Peace Rejected
a. Active Rejection
i. Satan and Herod attempt to thwart the plans of God.
-Both are driven by pride, selfishness, or fear
-Despite the humble begins of Jesus, Herod was threatened by the new king, even to the point of killing many boys.
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Saul- Attempting to follow his understanding of God leads him the wrong direction
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Passive Rejection
i. Innkeeper, religious leaders, Bethlehem visitors/citizens
-Some leaders were able to be a part of the Christmas story
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Simeon and Anna recognized the Messiah
-We can be so busy with our lives , there are times we don’t see where God is leading or working.
3. Peace Accepted
a. Jesus is Lord
-Not dependent on our belief or recognition
-He is wonderful counselor.
His victory is ensured regardless of our response.
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b. His victory ensures peace
-He has crushed the staff of the oppressor
-Through birth, life, death, resurrection and assention Christ demonstrates a life of absolute victory crushing the head of the serpent.
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Available to all, Effective to those who believe
-Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, wise men
-Even though Mary and Joseph still have to flee to Egypt, God provides.
-Gifts of the wise men
-Warning to flee
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