Pastor Seth Troutt explores the story of Mary in this insightful sermon, part of "The Christmas Story" series. He challenges us to be like Mary, highlighting her readiness and responsiveness to God's call. Discover the three key elements of this year's Christmas Offering and how you can contribute to impactful change both locally and beyond. Dive deep into Luke Chapter 1 as we learn how Mary's faith and willingness to yield her agency serve as a remarkable example for us all.

Major Points Covered in the Sermon:

Introduction to the Christmas Offering and its elements
The significance of Mary's role in the faith narrative
Understanding Mary's readiness and responsiveness
Mary's reaction to Gabriel's message and her faithfulness
The concept of being overshadowed by God and finding joy in it
Join us as we reflect on how we too can be regular yet impactful instruments of God's will, just like Mary.

00:00 - Introduction / Christmas Offering Details
04:36 - Big Idea: Be like Mary. A regular girl who’s ready for and responsive to God’s work in her life
05:41 - Mary is a regular girl
09:19 - Mary is ready
17:06 - Mary is responsive
23:50 - Mary’s and our result

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