8 Weeks

Bad News, Good News

This series focuses on the Advent practice of waiting and watching for the coming of the Savior. In Advent, we acknowledge that without Christ we are in the wilderness and desperately need to be found and forgiven. In this series, we will look at how both the Old and New Testaments form an overarching narrative about the expected but very surprising King who turned accepted worldly values upside down to establish the values of the kingdom of God.

The gift of Christmas—the Incarnation, death, and resurrection of Christ—is the most surprising and unmerited gift any human being has ever received. This series explores the desperate need for the gift of Christ, the ways that the light overcomes the darkness, and the joy of being a part of the family of God.

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Using This Series Guide

What is the Series Guide?

The Series Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help you lead your congregation through this sermon series. It includes weekly sermon outlines, discussion questions, and key theological insights to support your teaching preparation.

Each guide has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with both depth and flexibility as you prepare your messages.

This series includes 8 weeks of content.

What is the Series Guide Not?

The Series Guide is not a word-for-word sermon script. It's not meant to replace your own study and preparation, but rather to complement it with additional resources and structure.

It also doesn't include all media assets - those are available in the downloads section.

How Do I Use this Series Guide?

We recommend starting with the series overview to understand the big picture themes. Then, for each week, review the scripture passages, main points, and illustrations provided.

Use the discussion questions for small groups or to spark your own thinking. Feel free to adapt any content to fit your congregation's specific needs and context.