Sermons on Advent C:

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 8, 2005

This is a 90 minute worship service including a second sermon in the series developed around the movie Narnia.

Techs: Don’t forget to start Christmas music as soon as possible after the band is done rehearsing. At 3 minutes til roll the new Christmas Trivia video muted Opening Set of Praise Open Up your Eyes (Band Only) (From the Narnia Soundtrack) Glory Joyful Joyful we adore Thee Carols (Accapella) O ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Shepherds (We) Are Invited To Go Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2015

What better time than Christmas to rejoice and proclaim what God has done? The shepherds saw and went ... so what are you and I waiting for? Can't we tell others what we've seen as well?

Sermon 4 The shepherds (we) are invited to go Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: It is the love we should show others for the God that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things You Don’t Expect A Vicar To Say: I Agree With Isis.

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 22, 2015

Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Shocked? Read on....

Things you don’t expect a vicar to say: I agree with ISIS. Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. - Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. - I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Let’s start with ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, Daniel 7:9-14, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 5:38-40, Luke 6:27-38, Revelation 1:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Wild Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2013

Jesus saved us to live a wild and adventurous life. But how can we do that? We're not apostles like Peter and John were. We don't have their courage and experience. We're just common ordinary folks... or are we?

OPEN: When we first started this series, I sang the chorus to “Born To Be Wild” (by Steppenwolf). This morning I want to sing for you the 1st phrase of the first verse of that song: “Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Brave Adventurer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2014

God has called us to live our lives as Bold Adventurers. We are called to live a unique life, a bold life and life where we know who we are why we believe. How do we fulfill the adventure that God has set before us?

(We opened with a video by our children’s minister which integrated Stephen Curtis Chapman’s “The Great Adventure” with clips from the Indiana Jones movies - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4MXV8yqb4 till time stamp: 2:58) As Christians, God saved us to go on a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

This brief but unique description of the Lord’s Coming emphasizes the three words used in the Greek New Testament, parousia, epiphaneia and apokalupsis

The People of the Apocalypse “The Nature of the Lord’s Second Coming” After the Lord Jesus arose from the dead, he appeared on numerous occasions to His disciples and other followers. He was seen on the road to Emmaus by “two of them” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas, A Time To Praise God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 19, 2003

At Christmas time we need to praise God for the simplicity of His coming, the majesty of the Savior, and the grandeur of His mission.

Christmas, a Time to Praise God Luke 2:14, 15 INTRO.: The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the pastures of Judea began with terror for those shepherds. "They were terrified." (V. 9) It ended with the shepherds "glorifying and praising God for all the things they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophets And Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 24, 2006

Over the past few weeks we have looked at pictures of Jesus in the Pentateuch, the Historical books, and the Writings. Today we look at how Jesus is presented in the Prophetical books.

Intro.: Take out a pen or pencil. 1.Not long ago, a professor of psychology in one of our great universities gave a word suggestion test to his class of 40 students. He instructed them to write the word “Christmas,” and all the class did so. “Now,” said the professor, “right after the word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon uses the image of the lamppost in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to explore the Light of Christmas, Jesus Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA DISCOVER THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS Third Sunday of Advent 11 December 2005 One thing I hate about this time of year is how dark it is. For some of us, we go to work in the dark, and come home in the dark. I recently read a news story about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Katrina

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Many feel that the hurricane which struck the South was a punishment from God. We must never be quick to judge in these situations. Yet, there are lessons we can learn from storms like Katrina.

Lessons from Katrina Matthew 16:1-4 Introduction: Many people feel that the devastating hurricane which struck the South was a punishment from God leveling charges against those impacted by the storm. We must never be quick to judge in these situations. However, there are several lessons we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday After Christmas, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2002

The message of Christmas is that we are no longer slaves, God in the person of Jesus adopts us as children and heirs in God’s family.

Sermon for Christmas I Yr B, 29/12/2002 Based on Gal 4:4-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson While working as a waitress at a restaurant in Jasper National Park, Janet Rayner recalls the following incident: “I had the pleasure of serving an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

For To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice With All Your Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

The Lord is in our midst, here. Do not be afraid, do not fear.

“REJOICE WITH ALL YOUR HEART” (Outline) December 11, 2022 – Advent 3 – ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17 INTRO: Are you happy today? What about yesterday? Or tomorrow? Or the next few busy, busy weeks before Christmas? All too often the Christmas season seems to be anything but joyfulness. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Reign

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 19, 2013

This message traced the doctrine of the millennial kingdom through church history.

Introduction The millennial kingdom doctrine has been debated among many Christian scholars. The question when will this 1000 years take places defined in Revelation 20:1-10. The word millennium derives from the Latin words mille (“thousand”) and annus (“years”). There are three theological ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist