December 11, 2022: "Advent - Joy" - Robert Green

Watch:

Sermon begins at 21:16

Joy to the World (Our God Saves) x Paul Baloche

Hark The Herald Angels Sing x Phil Wickham

King of Kings x Maverick City Music

Same God x Elevation Worship

Every group is different. Please choose the questions that relate best to your group, and don’t feel like you have to get to every question.

Did you grow up with a nativity scene on display in your home or your hometown?

Did you ever stop to enjoy it or think deeply about it?

Robert said “Considering the nativity scene, I am reminded of how extraordinarily ordinary the people of Christmas are.” In what ways is this true?

How can this be good news for people like you?

Why do you think God chose Joseph and Mary?

What qualities impress God?

How do you see these qualities in Mary and Joseph? (Matthew 1:19, Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 1:26-38)

It was said in this message that “The Holy Spirit produces the fruit! That’s HIS job. The soil preparation, that’s OUR part.”

In what ways does this inspire you?

In what ways does this challenge you?

What role does being humble play in Mary’s life?

What role can humility play in your life?

In what ways does the Christmas story remind us that joy is not something we can produce on our own?