Sermons on 1st Sunday In Advent:

The Second Sunday In Advent: The Prophecy Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 7, 2022

There were many prophecies about Jesus. This message covers a few of them. There's an illustration at the end that has spoken to me for many years.

(Based on and edited from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 12-04-2022. This is not an exact transcription) Introduction: Last week we lit the Hope candle and this week, we have two. In addition to the hope candle, this week is the prophecy candle, following one of the patterns I found on ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Sunday In Advent: The Joy Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 16, 2022

The shepherds of Bethlehem experienced the first Christmas when the saw the angel, the heavenly host, and ultimately Baby Jesus Himself! We may never know joy like they did, but we can still have joy, too.

(Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on December 11, 2022. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the third Sunday in the Advent season. Today’s focus is on joy, and if there was ever a need for joy, it’s these days! In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: The Good News Of Advent

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 3, 2020

The route home is spiritualized to refer to as "the way of the Lord" and attention must be given to preparing for the coming of the Messiah.

Modern GPS devices usually have a pleasant voice that tells you when you missed a turn and how to get back on the right road. On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear the pleasant voice of this Good News: 1.Such as the opening words of our Gospel today: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Advent Is Like A Alarm Clock - Salvation Is Near Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Do we realize how close it is?

Concordia Lutheran Church 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29,2009 Advent is like a….Alarm Clock? Salvation is Near! Romans 13:11-14 † In Immanu-El’s Name † To all here today, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace!!, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

FEBRUARY 1st, 2026.

Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12. A). THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elements Of Advent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020

This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49, Luke 2:10-12, Daniel 9:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Believe On The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jul 1, 2020

People in the Temple said, what does this mean? People today are asking the same question --only in different ways...the answer 2,000 years is still the answer for today.

Pentecost June 28th, 2020 Believe on the Name of Jesus Hello, I am Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church, and this week we are going to continue studying from Acts chapter 2, about Pentecost Sunday. We have spent the last few weeks looking at the outpouring of the Spirit and the workings of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Wisdom - April 1st

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

Easter Day and April 1st doesn't coincide very often but it has a valuable lesson for us in that God's wisdom in raising Jesus from the dead corrects forever the foolishness of mankind.

EASTER Wisdom - April 1st!? 'Who says God doesn't have a sense of humour!' Twitter erupts with hilarious posts about the fact that Easter Day falls on the same day as April Fool's day - while Ash Wednesday is on Valentine's Day. But we all like a joke, a laugh - life would be very boring if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25, 1 Peter 1:3-13

Advent Candle Readings

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006

Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Sunday. May 26th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 23, 2021

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17. (A). WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET. Isaiah 6:1-8 1. The Awesomeness and Majesty of God (Isaiah 6:1-4). It was the year that King Uzziah, king of Judah, died (Isaiah 6:1). In Jerusalem, the prophet Isaiah was in the Temple, the place ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Sunday. June 15th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2022

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year C.

Proverbs 8:1-4, Proverbs 8:22-31, Psalm 8:1-9, Romans 5:1-5, John 16:12-15. A). A TRINITARIAN DELIGHT IN CREATION. Proverbs 8:1-4; Proverbs 8:22-31. Proverbs 8:1-4 alerts us to the call of Wisdom: a call which is heard in the highways and byways of life, in the marketplaces and from the tops ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, Romans 5:1-5, John 16:12-15, Proverbs 8:22-31, Psalm 8:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle On 1st Century Street

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2020

In this sermon, I use the classic Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate some important spiritual truths about the real identity of Jesus and how the story of Jesus is fact and not fiction.

Introduction: A. Every year, I look forward to our special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love From With - In - 1st Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 29, 2017

We all desire to experience a love that reaches us deep down inside our soul – inside our heart – it’s so deep it touches our inner spirit - this type of love is likened to when we first fell in love – our first love – it’s sends chills up and down our sp

Video Illustration: The Bridge Our video clip really demonstrates the pain of sacrificing someone we love for the sake of others. It’s rooted in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But why ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"when We’re Pulled Away” Lent 1st Sunday Series

Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 13, 2026

This sermon explores the wilderness temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4 alongside the invitation of Isaiah 55, showing how both passages reveal a God who meets us in our wandering and calls us to return with trust rather than shame.

There’s something about the season of Lent that feels like stepping into a quieter room. The lights dim a little. The noise settles. The pace slows. And suddenly, we can hear things we usually drown out. We can feel things we usually outrun. We can notice things we usually ignore. Lent is not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: United Methodist