Sermons on Advent C:

Heed Paul's Advent Admonition

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 11, 2007

Heed Paul’s Advent Admonition 1) Be united in faith 2) Be faithful in unity

“You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout! I’m telling you why...” For a number of good reasons that song isn’t in our hymnal but it does remind us that this is a season of watching and preparing. Last Sunday we were encouraged to watch for Christ’s coming. This Sunday we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent - Waiting, Wondering And Welcoming

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2007

A short Advent sermon. God waits patiently for us and welcomes us back into relationship with him. Will you welcome him today?

‘Www dot Christmas’. It’s not the world-wide web; but it is a challenge to the whole wide world to get ‘caught up’ in waiting, wondering and welcoming. This is a challenge 23 days before Christmas Day for all of us – you and me - to get ‘caught up’ in waiting, wondering and welcoming. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

1-1/2 Advent

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

We need a coming in-between the 1st and 2nd Advent

Sermon for Matthew 24:36-44 2007 I assume everyone knows what it feels like to wait for something to come. It’s not even winter yet and I’m already waiting for summer when my family and I take our annual vacation to Ocean Isle North Carolina. I can’t wait! Seriously, I’m already looking forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 2 - (Love) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent. Love.

Luke 3:1-6 “Love” What would we have without Christmas??? (From sermoncentral.com) • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! • Eggnog would just be a slimy, high cholesterol beverage. • Santa would be a strange fat man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 3 - (Joy) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent. Joy.

Surprised by Joy Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say it, Rejoice. Let all people know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 4 - (Peace) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent. Peace.

"Peace" When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas as a child, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. I wonder why that is? Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent People Are Patient People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 7, 2007

In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people.

Title: Advent People Are Patient People Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people. Introduction Frank Thomas was a great baseball player who really came into his own in the 1990’s when he played for the Chicago White ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 3: Joy Is No Secret Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 16, 2004

Third in the series. A continuation of the explanation of the Christmas wreath and it’s symbolism.

Advent 3: Joy is no secret Luke 1:39 – 56 Genesis: 22: 1-19 1 Peter 1:3-12 Tonight, we celebrate the 3rd week in the Advent as we move toward Christmas. We will continue our sermon series tonight looking at the meaning behind the Advent wreath. The first candle represents Hope. The second ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Breath Of Life - Advent 1

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 26, 2008

Just as Micah longed for the coming Messiah, so too we place our trust in the one who has been revealed; Jesus Christ!

“Breath of Life” Micah 7:1-7 Introduction That grand old man of English statesmanship, William Gladstone, one day arose in Parliament and solemnly announced that he had a sad statement to make. “Princess Alice is dead,” said he; “and love did it.” Her boy was ill with diphtheria and near to death. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent I: Hope Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2008

The Old and the New Testaments confirm that God’s love knows no boundaries as proven by the Incarnation we celebrate this Advent season.

November 29, 2008 – Advent 1 – “Hope is Coming” Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Christmas holds a place in each of our hearts. In our culture it’s a time when family, or family and faith converge. Even those for whom the season we’re approaching holds mixed feelings or painful feelings, it’s rare that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remarkable Redeemer - Advent 2

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008

Christ, our remarkable redeemer.

Remarkable Redeemer, James 1:12-18 Introduction A sign in a convenience store read, “Check Cashing Policy: To err is human. To forgive, $10.” It’s a funny way to recognize the fact that we make mistakes, but it’s also evidence of the way many people think about forgiveness. To forgive is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Wonder Of Wonders - Advent 3

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008

Jesus is no ordinary man, no ordinary King, and no ordinary saviour. Wonder of Wodners; Jesus Christ.

Wonder of Wonders, Mathew 2:1-11 Introduction Someone went to visit a great painter while he was working in his studio. To his great amazement he saw attached to the easel of the artist various costly precious stones in many colors. In answer to his question why they were there the artist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent Iii: Peace In The Storm

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2008

With the world’s economy melting, with mayhem in Canada’s government, what possible port is available for us as we face this storm. The port is Jesus Christ, God made flesh, God made approachable.

Sermon – Advent III – Peace in the Storm – December 14, 2008 Recently the father of our bass guitarist, Denis Allman, read this Scripture, a passage that has layers of meaning and has brought strength and consolation to millions over hundreds of years: Psalm 23:1 A psalm of David. The LORD is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 2 - (Love) 2008 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon for the second week of Advent focusing on "Love."

Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice of one calling: "In the desert ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed