Sermons on A Advent 1:

Conversion Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025

Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, became a Christian, __________. 2. Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus: John 1:41-42 Mark 1:16-18 Luke 5:1-11 At Baptism After temptation After first ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-18, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 10, 2025

footnotes by biblegateway.com

God’s Final Word in His Son 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 [a]in these last days has spoken to us [b]in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [c]world. 3 [d]And He is the radiance of His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Romans Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 18, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Gospel Exalted 1 Paul, THE AUTHOR a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, [a]called as an apostle, (SENT ONE VS. DISCIPLE (FOLLOWER) set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, THIS IS ABOUT FULFILLED PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Introduction: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

How God uses weakness for victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Joshua told how God used strength for victory and conquest. The book of Judges tells us how God uses weakness for victory. 2. Only two generations from heresy. “So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11, Judges 2:14-19, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The 8 miracles in John.

A. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. B. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. C. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. D. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

John Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 12, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com Matthew, Mark and Luke are the synoptic (similar) gospels. John is written differently.

The Deity of Jesus Christ 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ADD "A GOD" HERE. 2 [a]He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Bloodwork (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Last Sunday, Ashley said something that I’ve thought about off and on this past week. She said “the altar is always open, to come forward and worship God. You don’t have to wait for the altar call or invitation.”

Did you learn something new in God's word this past week, or did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did. I know I did. Today’s message came to me over a year ago while reading about woman with the issue of blood. BODY It’s found in three of the four gospels. We are going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The Bible is God’s message, we must consider it as the greatest and only authoritative guide for our life.

1. What language was used to write the Bible? a. Hebrew – bold, simple, straight forward, beautiful. b. Greek – exact, expressive, minute colors. • Originally thought “Holy Ghost language.” • Koine Greek is common everyday language. This made the Word of God immediately available to all c. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Comings And Goings

Contributed by Robert Clark on Nov 29, 2005

2nd Sunday of Advent - Repentance

“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God!” These are the words given to us by God, through the first verse of the Gospel of Mark. In these words the gospel writer clearly prepares us for the story we will encounter throughout this gospel. This is the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Have An Audacious Christmas

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 30, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent

Jack Shea, writer and theologian shares his thoughts about how to send out Christmas greetings. Shea writes: “Some Christmas I am going to send out a Christmas card that will look like this. On the cover there will be three images. The first image will be a star brightly shining but it will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

One Whom You Do Not Know

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2011

Third Sunday in Advent, year B.

John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / One Whom You Do Not Know Intro: I once conducted a training session in Indiana where I told the audience that I was from Fayette City, a town of less than a thousand people in PA that no one knew. A lady raised her hand and said, “I know that place. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Voice From The Wilderness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-5 Luke 1:39-56 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love” Based on a book by Mike Slaughter I think everyone wants to know that he or she is important to someone. Remember how kids used to pass notes back and forth in Middle School? “I like you. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gift Of A Star Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 19, 2005

This is the fourth and final sermon in the Advent series,

Matthew 2:1-12 December 18, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ~ The Gift Of A Star Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: I remember one Christmas under the tree was a large, brightly coloured gift-wrapped box. It had my mother’s name on it. So, she proceeded with great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

"journey To Bethlehem: "can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2023

The first in a four-part series for Advent.

“Journey to Bethlehem: Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?” Luke 1:26-38 Early in Jesus’ ministry, when Philip, one of Jesus’ first disciples told his friend Nathanial: “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth…” Nathanial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist