In this Advent sermon, "You Gotta Get Up!: Prepare The Way," the focus is on the essential role of spiritual preparation, much like the unseen efforts behind a joyous Christmas morning. Drawing from Mark 1:1-8, the sermon highlights John the Baptist's role in preparing hearts for Jesus, emphasizing that spiritual disciplines like confession and repentance are crucial for a transformative relationship with God. The message concludes with an encouragement to use Advent for deepening one's spiritual journey and authentically representing Jesus's radical love in the world.