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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 - Guess Who's Coming For Dinner?turning Advent Into Adventure.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 8, 2004

A sermon about preparing oneself for the coming of Christ at Christmas and into our lives in General.

Some years ago there was a popular wall hanging that hung in many homes it said. Christ is the head of this house, the unseen guest at every meal the silent listener to every conversation. Guess who’s coming for dinner. In 1967 there was a acadamy award winning movie called guess who’s coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent Angels (Advent 4 Sermon After Christmas Cantata)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 14, 2022

The Bible tells us a lot about what the angels do, but not much about what they look like. Let’s imagine their appearance and explore their performance.

ADVENT ANGELS Text: Matthew 2:13-15 Matthew 2:13-15  Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Narnia: Into The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by D Worth Carson on Dec 1, 2005

This is an Advent Sermon on Narnia for the 1st week of Advent.

Into the Wardrobe Luke 2:25-32 Outline The feeling that most characterizes American life is boredom. Regaining our lost sense of wonder. 1. The first requirement is to: Stop. Look. Listen. Stop. In our hurry we miss the wonder God has for us. Look. Those who can truly see can enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Immanuel (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2017

A brief study of Isaiah's prophecy promising the birth of a child known as Immanuel.

“The Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” [1] Signs loom large in the Word of God. I don’t mean to imply that there is a plethora of signs, though there are many signs provided in the Bible, for various reasons; I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 27, 2006

A sermn for the 1st Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon "Ready or Not -- Here I Come" Luke 21 25* “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26* men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Have Yourself A Mary Christmas

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007

Exposition of Luke 1:26-38

Have Yourself A Mary Christmas Adapted from the sermon Christmas According to Mary by Jonathan McLeod Luke 1:26-38 Mothers can teach us a lot if we will listen to them. Several years ago the Knoxville TN Sentinel newspaper carried the story of police chief Phil Keith who during a televised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

3 Christmas Presents You Don't Have To Wait To Open

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007

Exposition Luke 2:1-20

3 Christmas Presents You Don’t Have to Wait to Open Luke 2:1-20 (v. 10-14) It’s Christmas Eve—almost time to open the presents. A little boy wanted a watch very badly for Christmas. Each day, the boy asked about his watch—“Dad can I please have a watch? Mom I really need a watch”, Every time he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 25, 2019

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

“Peace” Isaiah 2:1-5; John 14:27 (Some ideas and themes for this sermon come from the Book: "Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience") “This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.” In chapter 1 Isaiah graphically laid out what was going on in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, John 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

4th Advent - Love

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2023

The 4th week in ADVENT is LOVE. GOD’s Greatest Gift to Mankind. The Greatest Love Story, or the Greatest Message of Love to us. GOD gave of HIMSELF to bring us HOME!

2023.12.24.Sermon.4th ADVENT – LOVE William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The 4th week in ADVENT is LOVE. GOD’s Greatest Gift to Mankind. The Greatest Love Story, or the Greatest Message of Love to us. GOD gave of HIMSELF to bring us HOME! SCRIPTURES: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Galatians 4:4-6, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Galatians 4:4-6, Ephesians 1:3-14, Matthew 1:18-25, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God So Loved (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of GOD's LOVE through CHRIST JESUS is a message to be shared and lived out. They will know we are Christians by our LOVE...GOD's LOVE IN US.

2022.12.18.For GOD so LOVED (Advent) William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT: Hope, Preparation, Joy, LOVE These past few weeks, We have examined Advent in light of being a faithful STEWARD of the Mysteries of GOD. Today we will examine “LOVE”. FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S MYSTERIES….LOVE 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 103:13-18, Romans 5:8, John 15:13, 1 John 4:7-9, 1 John 3:1-3, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:23-24, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Jesus Coming (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2022

We say that we are ready, but Are we Truly Ready? Have we done everything possible within our abilities to DO what GOD has commanded of us? HE is faithful as HE has promised, to help us. Let us examine what it is to prepare.

2022.12.04. Stewards of the Mysteries Prepare for THE WAY William Akehurst, HSWC Advent: Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love 2nd Sunday: Preparation We as servants of Christ, are stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. We must prepare and be prepared. ADVENT Preparation is turning to GOD in Trust, placing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope, Life’s Anchor

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 3, 2024

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation, marking the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming" or "arrival."

Title: Hope, Life’s Anchor Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores the prophesied peace in Micah 5:1-5, its embodiment in Jesus Christ, and how believers can practice this peace in their lives.

Good morning, beloved of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together as a family of faith, united in our love for Christ and our shared pursuit of His wisdom. We are, each one of us, a part of a grand story, a narrative that began long ago and continues to unfold with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Topics: Advent

The Impartiality Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2013

Breaking new ground with the gospel.

THE IMPARTIALITY OF GOD. Acts 9:36-Acts 11:18. Joppa was probably the only truly Jewish seaport in Judah. If nationalistic troubles were to break out, it was as likely to happen in Joppa as in Jerusalem itself. To such a city came Peter (Acts 9:36-43). Caesarea was Herod's seaport, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational