Sermons on A Advent 1:

Vantage Point: God The Son

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20

Denomination: *other

Christ Hope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 21, 2008

Our hope is made real as we consider that God became man. Delivered as a Christmas sermon, 2008.

XHOPE December 21, 2008 Xmas – many people are offended by the X in Xmas X represents the first letter in the Greek name of Christ Today I entitled my sermon XHOPE – because Christ adds so much to our hope that we have that I have been talking about the last few weeks Christ makes our hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Need Love? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 22, 2021

This is the 4th sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#4] NEED LOVE? 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction: In the late 1960’s, the Beatles were asked to write a simple song that would be performed on the 1st live Global TV show. The song was, “All You Need Is Love”. While the idea of the song is not the same type of love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Inexpressible Joy

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 1, 2024

This kind of joy is not rooted in the absence of struggle or challenges but springs from a deeper place—a place anchored in God's promises. Today, we will explore this profound joy, its foundation, its vast greatness, and how it can be truly ours.

1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction A Kid Anticipating Christmas Use the excitement of a child counting down to Christmas morning. The child’s joy isn’t just about the day arriving; it’s about the hope and anticipation of what the day will bring. Similarly, our joy in Christ is grounded in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021

Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Christmas Faith On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Trampe on Dec 1, 2010

Mary and Joseph: How did they remain hopeful and faithful in the midst of trials and difficulties that resulted from God’s plans? Luke 1:26 - 2:7 and Matthew 1:18-25

Taking Christmas Faith on the Road Grace Church 12/9/2007 Steve Trampe Welcome to the second in our 4 week Advent series called Taking Christmas on the Road. I have really enjoyed getting a fresh look at the events and characters involved in Christmas because it brings it alive and makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Promise Of Our Redeemer

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 25, 2010

The Believers hope as seen in the man Job as he looked forwrd to the coming advent and its two- fold principles.

The Believers hope as seen in the man Job The English poet Alexander Pope wrote, “Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest.” But where does man turn when hope dries up' The director of a medical clinic told of a terminally ill young man who came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes: Justice Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 29, 2010

The reigning presence of God’s kingdom always brings justice which is not about someone (s) getting what they deserve … it’s about everyone getting what they need.

“WHEN JESUS COMES: JUSTICE” (Advent 2010, Week #1) Rev. 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: The reigning presence of God’s kingdom always brings justice which is not about someone (s) getting what they deserve … it’s about everyone getting what they need. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 58:1-2, Psalm 72; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 3, 2012

God kept on because He had promised to send a Lamb into the world to die for sin.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 9th, 2012 Luke 1:26-38 BEHOLD THE LAMB PREPARED Way back in the dawn of time, man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. • At that time, God promised man that there would come One Who would balance the scales • Defeat evil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Is Provided

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 19, 2012

We have been watching as God’s plan to send His Lamb into the world has unfolded.

Luke 2:1-20 THE LAMB is PROVIDED Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 16th 2012 Intro: We have been watching as God’s plan to send His Lamb into the world has unfolded. • When man fell/sin/Garden of Eden • God made a promise/Redeemer would one day come. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011

Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Building An Expressway To God

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

[Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

The heart of the Christmas story

Advent # 4 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “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." (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lamb Is Praised Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 19, 2012

What we see here can teach us some things about the matter of praise.

Luke 2:21-38 THE LAMB PRAISED Pastor Allan Kircher Dec 23rd 2012 Intro: • It is two days before Christmas. • Presents will be given and received. • Meals have been eaten • The festivities are coming to an end of another year. That lime green scarf you will receive will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist