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Advent Is Like A Alarm Clock - Salvation Is Near Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

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Do we realize how close it is?

Concordia Lutheran Church 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29,2009 Advent is like a….Alarm Clock? Salvation is Near! Romans 13:11-14 † In Immanu-El’s Name † To all here today, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace!!, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

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in God’s Kingdom, the powerful things come through what our world would describe as weakness.

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Philippians 2:5-8 December 4, 2005 Intro: Peter writes, in 1 Pet 2:9-12, “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Share The Light Or Lose It: An Advent Sermon

Contributed by John Donnelly on Sep 25, 2006

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An Advent sermon, exhorting us to share and be the Light of Christ for those living in the darkness.

“Share the Light, or Lose It”—An Advent Sermon Luke 3:1-6 Preacher: The Rev. Canon John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a deep dark cave---which had no exit. All his life, he was cold, damp, and miserable. The cave was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Do You Punctuate Your Advent?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 10, 2008

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How Do YOU Punctuate Your Advent? 1) “The Lord is coming?” 2) “The Lord is coming.” 3) “The Lord is coming!”

The first year I tutored at Luther Prep School in Wisconsin I taught Grade 10 English. I would, of course, have preferred teaching religion or phys-ed but I’m thankful for the opportunity to have taught English grammar. I came to appreciate the importance of proper punctuation. Take a look at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2010

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A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Anglican

0004 Advent Iv: John The Schitzophrenic's Testimony Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 2, 2006

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Examining the testimony of John the "Schitzophrenic".

Sermon: John the Schitzophrenic’s Testimony. Text: John 1:19-34 (yes, I know the BCP stops at v28) Occasion: Advent IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Advent 4 - What Do You Love?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 18, 2016

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This is a message for advent that begins with the question of human affections and moves to the ultimate expression of love that is Jesus Christ incarnate.

Advent 4 Sermon - Love - December 18, 2016 What do you love the most in life? What do you truly cherish? Nowadays people talk a lot about things they don’t like. There’s a lot of negative conversation going on, a lot of negative thinking. We’ve just been through the nastiest and darkest election ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Advent (Hope, Love, Joy, Peace)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

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An overview of the four Sundays of Advent and what each candle means

Today we will enter into the Christian Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when Christians look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. In the early days of the church, Advent was a time of prayer and confession. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Episcopal

Advent 2019 - One Plan - Two Purposes Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2019

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The Lord and Joseph had the same plan; that Joseph and Mary would go to Bethlehem. But, they each had a different purpose for the trip.

Advent 2019 – One Plan, Two Purposes Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 1:3-4, John 1:1, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 2:29-32, Ephesians 5:15-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Advent Day 3 & 4 Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 14, 2019

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In the names of Christ we get a full picture of our God. In these last three, of Isaiah 9:6, we see the Joy & Peace That can only come from our God.

Sermon- Christmas Advent Day 3 & 4 - 2019 Day 3 &4 *Joy 5. He will be mighty God. * Peace 6. He will be Everlasting Father. 7. He will be Prince of Peace. - In celebration of Jesus’ birth we know He was both child & God. - He has all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Advent & The Four Corners Of My Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020

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This is an Advent message on the Second Coming of Christ and our need to be prepared at the coming. By looking at the parable of the sower, we discover the 4 types of soil manages to live in each of our hearts.

The Four Corners Of My Heart 11/29/2020 Matthew 24:36-51 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means the “coming.” The Bible is divided into two parts. The Old Testament and the New Testament. The books of the Old Testament points to One who is going to come to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-16, Matthew 24:36-51, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beacon Of Hope From The Wilderness- Advent 3

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

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The third candle of our wreath is said to symbolise John the Baptist, who I believe to be “The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness”.

The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness Text Isaiah 40: 1-5 (NIV), John 1: 19- 23 (NIV) In our first Sunday of Advent we looked briefly at the Patriarchs Noah and Abraham as pointers of promise, in particular the promise of the first coming of the Messiah as predicted in the book of Genesis. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Advent 2015 - Week 4 - The God-Man

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 24, 2015

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Who was it exactly that was placed into the manger that first Christmas morning? Was it God but less than God or fully God? Was He fully human or only veiled in flesh? Like the Trinity the Incarnation boggles the limited human mind. Glory to God!

John 1:1-5, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent 4--May It Be Done Unto Me

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 1, 2017

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"Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." Lessons from Mary.

Advent 4--Lessons from Mary A friend asked me to dress as Santa to surprise her son. I went over to their house, changed into a Santa suit in the bathroom, and, to the delight of the little boy, came out with a loud “Ho, ho, ho!” After a half hour, I returned to the bathroom, changed back into my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

What Difference Did The Advent Of The Messiah Make?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2017

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Jesus came into the world to make a difference in the world.

Christmas is a celebration of the fact that God took on flesh in Jesus Christ to do for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves. Jesus was born as a man and lived as a man, living a sinless, pure life. He ended that life by dying on the cross for our sins in our place. Three days later, He was raised ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

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