Sermons on 2nd Before Advent Year B:

Advent 2 - Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 13, 2018

This message explores the advent theme of peace; peace rooted in the person of Jesus Christ.

Sermon – Advent II – Peace in the Storm – December 9, 2018 Have you seen those Facebook relationship settings. You can say you’re: In a relationship, single, divorced, or it’s complicated. It’s interesting how social media has become a relationship tool. You may have seen things like this: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Before Winter Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2016

The coming of winter imposes an urgency on our service to Christ. For someone we know, it is "winter, or never." Whatever we are to do, it must be now.

“Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers. “The Lord be with your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Just Which Advent?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

what are we waiting for during Advent

Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Wonder Of Christ's Birth

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 8, 2003

Why was the time when Jesus was born the right time? Why did God choose the land of Palestine as the birth place of Jesus? Why was 5 BC the year Jesus was born and not some other year?

The Wonder of Christ’s Birth -In the Fullness of Time- Galatians 4:4 Luke 2:1-7 The story is told about a man who got tired of the Christmas hoopla. All the frantic haste and the crass commercialism disgusted him. So, he decided not to go along with the crowd. Among other things, he decided not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Advent – Are You Ready?

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 30, 2017

The important question to ponder about the second coming of Jesus is ‘are we ready?’ Many would be surprised to know that they are not part of God’s kingdom when Jesus comes to judge the world. Hence, let us give up all evil (even the sins that the world

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Mat. 24:42 1. Will He come? As we are getting ready to celebrate the advent season, it is time to ponder about the second coming of Christ. When we think about the return of Jesus, many questions pop up. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Save Before It Multiplies

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option.

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option. Intro.: 1. When God's people first approached the Promised Land after deliverance from Egypt they sent 12 men to spy out the land. a. Land of milk & honey, huge grapes; also giants & great walled cities. 1) 10 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Birthmarks Of A Believer (B) Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur

Sermon Series: “Blessed Assurance” Sermon #3: “Birthmarks of a Believer (B)” Text: I John 5:13 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to week 3 of a 5 week study on how to be assured of our salvation. We have learned so far that true salvation lies in our being ‘born again’ by God’s Grace through faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trembling And Bewildered

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 7, 2012

Easter Sunday, Year B

Mark 16: 1 – 8 / Trembling and Bewildered Intro: The little boy was not happy about going to church on Easter Sunday. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside . . . so as he sulked in the pew his parents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 27, 2005

This sermon was preached to bring the listener at the point seeing the need to come the cross for salvation.

I had an uncle that preached in Carroll County Georgia for many years. He preached at several churches when I was born he preached at Mt Pleasant Baptist church. He moved from there to Salem Baptist church. When I was born, I went to Mt pleasant. Upon his move, my parents moved their membership ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007

This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent - Getting Ready

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 2, 2000

A sermon that highlights the urgency in being prepared for Jesus and 3 things we can do.

It is time now for me to tell you the story of the three little pigs. That’s right the Story of the three little pigs. Once upon a time there were three little pigs - There was Horace and Maurice and Doris. The Mama pig whos name was Loris and her husband Boris had a problem. Basically no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-10, Luke 8:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Strong! Do Not Be Afraid. Here Is Your God

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Advent Sermon Year A...John the Baptist and his doubt of faith

Have you ever found your self in a position, where you were certain you were doing the right thing? And then suddenly it seemed everything went to all wrong? Well that is the kind of situation we see John the Baptist faced in our reading from Matthew. Remember John was at the height of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Methodist

Ephesians 4b

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 4b

Ephesians 4 - August 20, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 4. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back them. We mentioned that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrows Of Truth # 23 - What Is The 2nd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 23 - What is the 2nd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the first ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Colossians 3:12-14

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist