Sermons on Advent 1c:

Are We Really The Ones Whom God Has Saved.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 14, 2014

This is the season of Joy, but not for everyone, in fact many have serious doubts. And we in the church maybe similar; even John the Baptist seriously doubted Jesus at the end. Can we take inspiration from him? Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th December 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Advent 3 Year A Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the third ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Episcopal

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2014

Luke presents this "Gift of Hope" in Christ through: 1) The Divine Messenger (Luke 1:26), 2) The Divine Choice (Luke 1:27), 3)The Divine Blessing (Luke 1:28–30), and 4) The Divine Child (Luke 1:31-33).

Through the Advent season, the celebration of Christmas is arguably the most widely celebrated of all the world’s holidays, involving more people and nations than any other. But at the same time, it is perhaps the most misunderstood of all the major holidays. Other holidays honor famous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Other

Christmas Without Christ Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 30, 2014

A look at what Christmas would look like if we removed everything connected with the Christmas Story.

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” they have presentations at school that make no mention of the manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Behaving Badly... But Jesus Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 1, 2014

Realizing our alienation from God reminds us of our need for mercy and grace... in Jesus.

20141130 the 1st Sunday in Advent B Web Site Title: Behaving Badly… but Jesus is Coming Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Thesis: Realizing our alienation from God because of our sinfulness reminds us of our need for God’s mercy and grace… in Jesus. Introduction Americans have a reputation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 2, 2014

We spend so much time, energy, and money getting ready for Christmas, some will understandably ask, "What difference does Christmas really make? What's in it for me?" Paul provides an answer.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Benefits of Christmas” 1 Cor. 1:1-9 In 25 days it will be Christmas. Looking at everything that still needs to be done, checking out the calendar of all that will happen between now and then, fighting the commercialism that bombards us, and knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2014

It might just be that the most important fruit you give or receive this year will be the fruit of patience.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Fruit of Christmas” Exodus 34:1-10; 2 Pt. 3:8-18 “I can’t wait!” “I want it now!” “Why does it take so long?” “Hurry up!” Sound familiar? What makes you impatient? The wait in line at the store ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a world where there is no war, no fighting, no arguments, and no disputes of any kind? But God has a plan. God sent us a Prince of Peace.

This morning we look at Christmastime in terms of peace, and the “Prince of Peace” Himself. In our world today, man seeks to establish peace, yet whatever successes he might seem to achieve are never permanent. Instead of achieving peace, man continually lives with chaos, confusion, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This message looks at the importance of being ready when Jesus comes. Being almost prepared is not being prepared at all.

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Matthew 25:1-25:13 The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/04/2012 Eccl 9:1o-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Let me introduce you to Tyrone. Tyrone was 25 years old and for the first time in his life, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passport Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Throughout His Word God calls us to live as aliens in a foreign land. Don't get so comfortable here that you miss the adventure of a God focused life.

The Passport of Saint Who 1 Peter 2:4-12 I Peter 2: 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Preparation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2018

What does building a highway have to do with preparation for celebrating Christ’s first coming? What does it have to do with preparing for Christ’s Second Coming? Let’s understand the preparation Christ expects. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6.

What does building a highway have to do with preparation for celebrating Christ’s first coming? What does it have to do with preparing for Christ’s Second Coming? Let’s understand the preparation Christ expects. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6. Caesar Luke 3:1 “Now in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Interrupt Your Slumber For This Important Announcement

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2018

What is signified by the birth of John the Baptist?

We Interrupt Your Slumber for this Important Announcement! Luke 1:67-80 It had been a long time since Israel had heard the voice of God speaking through one of His prophets. It had been 400 years since Malachi, the last of the prophets had spoken. This prophet had spoken of a restoration of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80, Luke 1:68-79, Isaiah 40:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018

We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking The Silence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018

Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 16, 2018

A sermon examining the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told Luke 2:8-14 I am so thankful that this year we celebrate our 11th Christmas together. I must confess that I encounter a certain struggle around this time each year. The struggle that I speak of is preaching the Christmas story without it seeming like I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Place In The Inn

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas Eve devotion that calls on those who listen to make room for the Christ.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist