Messages / Great Expectations?
Miracles in the Mess
Life is messy, especially at Christmas. This message looks at how God doesn’t avoid our problems—He works through them, turning weakness and frustration into something meaningful.
December 21, 2025 | Pastor John Hill
Discussion Questions
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What part of your life right now feels like “the mess” you wish God would remove, and how might God be inviting you to see it differently this Christmas?
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Why do you think we’re drawn to stories with struggle, but resist struggle in our own lives?
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The message says, “You can’t have miracles without a mess.” Do you agree or disagree? Why? Can you think of a time this proved true for you?
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Which of these three questions challenged you most, and why?
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God, what are you up to in this problem?
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How can God make my weakness a strength?
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God, I trust you when I can’t see you working yet.
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What would it look like—practically—to trust God with your biggest frustration this week instead of just “getting through it”?
