The Holy Disruption

4 Weeks

Big Idea of the Series

This Advent series looks at the ways Jesus’s coming was unexpected and highlights the different reactions of those involved in the Christmas narrative. When we focus on different characters involved in this story, we see that God works in mysterious ways. The people we expect to respond positively often don’t. Those we don’t expect to notice Jesus’s birth, respond enthusiastically. These characters’ responses challenge us to consider how we respond to Jesus.

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 4 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.