Sermons on A Advent 3:

Narnia: Finding Hope In The Middle Of Winter

Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 21, 2005

How does one find HOPE in a world under the curse? How does one celebrate when winter is so strong? Romans 8 God gives us three reasons to have hope, even if we find ourselves locked in winter.

Finding Hope in the Winter Narnia 2005 Intro: The land of Narnia was under a perpetual winter for over 100 years. The question we must ask ourselves is what was C.S. Lewis trying to portray with this image. The winter is a picture of what the Bible calls The Fall. It is result of Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel Is Coming

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A sermon preparing for Advent.

Emmanuel is Coming Tonight on this first Sunday of Advent the theme is Hope. Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What we hope for is the Lord’s return. We can have the assurance of this hope because what God promised in the past, He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Are We Ready This Christmas??

Contributed by James Menhenitt on Feb 25, 2003

What if this Christmas was the last one before the coming of our Lord; are we ready??

Sermon 7 December 2002 – Are we ready this Christmas?? Today is the second Sunday in Advent. We are celebrating that time when Jesus was born, when he came into the world. If we look around the island we see the preparations for Christmas. There are decorations springing up all over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

People Around The Crib Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007

This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Dec 16, 2003

The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” Our great Light, Liberator, and Lord.

TO US A CHILD IS BORN ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” If it were not for the appearance of Immanuel (God with us) we would not need to celebrate Easter. The birth of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immanuel: God With Us

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 7, 2002

A Christmas sermon illustrating the reality of God’s presence in our world and in our lives.

IMMANUEL: GOD IS WITH US Matthew 1:18-23; Text: v.23 SCRIPTURE: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Embarrassed At Christmas Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Incarnation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 13, 2003

The incarnation of the Son of God was absolutely necessary to make possible our salvation. A great body of Scripture supports this statement.

THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV) The word "incarnation" means to be made, or to become, flesh; hence the Lord Jesus is referred to by ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ransomed Shall Return

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016

The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Has Come

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Speaks of Christ bringing the light of hope into a dark world on Christmas. Tells how Christ can bring hope to our darkness too.

The Light Has Come The author, M. Scott Peck once said, “Life is difficult.” This is a simple, yet profound statement. It seems in this day and age like we have to work an eternity just to survive. It used to be that we put in long hours and worked weekends or a second job in order to get ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"In Search Of..."

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 17, 2001

On the Magi

“In Search Of…” Matthew 2:1-11 Years ago there was an interesting T.V. show – called “In Search Of…” The whole premise of the show was to search out some mystery of the times. Everything a pharaoh’s pyramid to aliens to big foot. And yet as each episode progressed it seemed that they were doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Theme is Repentance.... illustration from Shel Silverstein.... taking the garbage out.... John calls us to not "regret" but to take the garbage out of our lives.

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2010 Text Matthew 3:1-2,5-6 Advent I–Redeemer Lutheran “Christmas Is Coming – Are You Ready?” This past week Colleen was having several blood tests and checkups as part of her requirements for the upcoming mission trip. She ran into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist