Sermons on Advent 1c:

"Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

We must open our heart to God’s plan.

liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesucristo, Del Pesebre A La Cruz

Contributed by Bryan Smith on Apr 11, 2003

¡Jesucristo VINO para MORIR, y MURIÓ para SLAVARTE! De el libro de Isaias.

Iglesia Biblica “Nuevo Nacimiento” Bryan Smith 1 de Diciembre 2002 Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz El Libro de Isaías Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz Introducción: Ya estamos en Diciembre, y en cuanto más nos acercamos al día de Navidad, hay más actividades. El tiempo de la Navidad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Nick Of Time Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003

Sermon illustrated by Chrismons: Jesus came at the right time, into a world of spiritual hungers, social unrest, devaluation of life. So He comes to our time, when ultimate questions are being asked, when much seduces us, when we are weak. He will be Lo

Infants, not yet born, seem to have a mind of their own. Infants, not yet born, pay very little attention to the doctor’s predictions, the mother’s preferences, or the father’s fears. When they want to arrive, they arrive; and if they don’t want to emerge into this cold, cruel world, they don’t, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Candle Of Love (Salvation)

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.

1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ: Born To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A Christmas message on why Christ came.

Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, John 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Mary

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Who was Mary, the mother of our Lord?

MARY LUKE 1:26-33 I. Mary?s Chastity A. Luke 1:27 "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary." B. Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

No Room In The Inn

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

NO ROOM IN THE INN Luke 2:1-18 OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. I. The Natural Reason there was no room for Christ in the Inn. A. The reasons why there was no room in the inn. 1. Undoubtedly Bethlehem’s inn was full because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Rider Meets The Messiah In Afghanistan

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

I want to talk about Easy Rider, Advent, and then you and me. Easy Rider. Do you remember the movie? Late 60’s. Peter Fonda - looking all buff and studly in his leather jacket, the one with the American Flag. Dennis Hopper - ragged and wild, scraggl

Easy Rider Meets the Messiah in Afghanistan Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-4 Matthew 24:36-44 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle December 2nd, 2001 - First Sunday of Advent Loving God, we do not know the hour or the place when you shall come. We know only that you come, again and again, you come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

"The Shepherds' Faith"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

“The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

"Freedom For Prisoners"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

As we envision the Nativity-—the baby Jesus surrounded by his parents, shepherds and wise men—-let’s remind ourselves that our Lord came to suffer and set captives free.

"Freedom for Prisoners" Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s also be aware of how He began His ministry. Jesus read these words from Isaiah, and applied them to Himself: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Congregational

Mary's "Yes"!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Mary is a model of submission to the will of God

“Mary’s ‘Yes!’,” Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like us to focus on Mary’s response to the angelic announcement. Gabriel comes to her in the town of Nazareth and tells her that she will be mother to the Messiah. After expressing some initial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational

"Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

“Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

I’M DREAMING OF A RIGHT CHRISTMAS Matthew 1:21 INTRO: What does Christmas mean to you? To some people it means hard work. The stores are crowded with shoppers, the post office is overflowing with mail, and the trains and busses and planes are carrying record crowds. To some people Christmas means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Christmas Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2006

Christmas Time Sermon.

Emmanuel - God With Us - Isaiah 7:1-14 - Matthew 1:18-23 It was to the wicked King Ahaz, who had built his hope of deliverance upon the covenant with the King of Assyria, that the prophet spoke this word of the Lord. Ahaz was the thirteenth king of Judah of the line of David (742-725 B.C.). In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:7-14