Sermons on A Advent 3:

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2024

We sing O Little Town of Bethlehem, but it seems like a strange choice for Mary and Joseph to travel 120 km when Mary was "Great with Child". This message seeks to answer some of the questions

O Little Town of Bethlehem, So you probably know the story, the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her the exciting news, she’s going to be a mom, even though she is still a virgin, they work out the details but then there is the entire process of telling her parents and her fiancé, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Is For ...

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 2, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year C

December 1, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 21:25-36 A Is For … Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our themes for today all center around the letter A. The first A is for Advent. There are four Sundays in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

May Your Word Be Fulfilled In Me

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2024

A sermon about saying "Yes" to God.

“May Your Word Be Fulfilled in Me” Luke 1:26-38 It sometimes seems like Mary has been turned into an inkblot test. What do I mean by that? An inkblot test is based on the idea that the subject's mind will impose meaning on the image of the inkblot, and that what they say about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Joseph's First Dream

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Compared to Luke's romantic view of the Christmas event, Matthew includes deliberate shock points. This begins with Joseph's first dream. Watch this worship video online at https://vimeo.com/fruitportcrc

This Advent Season, we’ll be preaching from Matthew 1 and 2. Compared to the nostalgic romanticism of the Luke’s Christmas story, Matthew offers a shocking realism to these events. Matthew 1:18 – Matthew 2:23 offers us a distinct pattern. What ties these verses together is the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024

CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, John 1:14, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 11:36, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 19:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024

For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

"making Room For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 Making Room for Jesus There is a story about a group of children who had been practicing for the Big Christmas Play for several weeks. There was Mary and Joseph and the sheep and shepherds and there was a young boy named Timmy playing the grumpy old Inn Keeper. Timmy was a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy In The Journey - A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Dec 31, 2024

As long as we live in this world, our lives are part of a greater journey—a journey of faith, hope, and purpose. When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys.

Christmas: A Time of Journey When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys. Every major figure in the story of Christ's birth undertook some form of a journey. The Bible itself is filled with stories of journeys, from beginning to end. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-49

Denomination: Other

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

If Jesus Knocked Right Now Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 24, 2025

Intro:

Title: If Jesus Knocked Right Now Intro: The Day of the Lord is as close as your next breath. Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44 Reflection My dear friends, have you ever had someone knock on your door when you were not expecting visitors? Perhaps you were still in your nightclothes, or the house was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

Si Jesús Llamara Ahora Mismo Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 24, 2025

El Día del Señor está tan cerca como tu próximo aliento.

Título: Si Jesús llamara ahora mismo Introducción: El Día del Señor está tan cerca como tu próximo aliento. Escritura: Mateo 24:37-44 Reflexión Queridos amigos, ¿alguna vez han llamado a su puerta cuando no esperaban visitas? Quizás ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

Kung Kumatok Si Jesus Ngayon Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 24, 2025

Ang Araw ng Panginoon ay kasing lapit ng iyong susunod na hininga.

Pamagat: Kung Kumatok si Jesus Ngayon Intro: Ang Araw ng Panginoon ay kasing lapit ng iyong susunod na hininga. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 24:37-44 Pagninilay Minamahal kong mga kaibigan, naranasan mo na bang may kumatok sa iyong pinto nang hindi mo inaasahan ang mga bisita? Marahil ay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

A Virgin Shall Conceive

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025

This is the third Advent sermon in the series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

Introduction: When Fear Overrules Faith Isaiah chapter 7 does not open with candles, calm streets, or songs of praise. It opens with fear. King Ahaz of Judah faced an approaching invasion. The northern kingdom of Israel had joined with Syria, and their armies were preparing to overthrow him. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

El Viaje Sagrado Del Adviento Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025

El viaje se desarrolla como un tapiz cuidadosamente tejido, donde cada hilo es esencial para el conjunto.

Título: El viaje sagrado del Adviento Introducción: El viaje se desarrolla como un tapiz cuidadosamente tejido, donde cada hilo es esencial para el conjunto. Escritura: Mateo 24:37-44 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Con la llegada del invierno y la acortada llegada de los días, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

Sagradong Paglalakbay Ng Adbiyento Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025

Ang paglalakbay ay nagbubukas tulad ng isang maingat na hinabi na tapiserya, ang bawat thread ay mahalaga sa kabuuan.

Pamagat: Sagradong Paglalakbay ng Adbiyento Intro: Ang paglalakbay ay nagbubukas tulad ng isang maingat na hinabi na tapiserya, ang bawat thread ay mahalaga sa kabuuan. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 24:37-44 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Habang lumulubog ang taglamig at lumiit ang mga araw, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other