Sermons on Advent I:

"What World Is This?”

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

A look at the parallels between the world when Jesus was born and now.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:1 – 2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 3:1 “What World Is This?” I. Christmas shatters the silence. A. “In those days...” What were they like? 1. Israel was ruled by Rome. a. Rome controlled the government... secular and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

What A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2002

On the first Christmas God chose a strange way to save the world!

What a Strange Way to Save the World Selected Passages December 15, 2002 Introduction If there was one word that could be used to describe the first Christmas; it might be strange. That’s right I said strange. Take just a moment to think about the people and places that are involved in the first ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2006

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the history behind the songs hidden meanings.

Mini Sermon - Christmas service Dec. 17, 2006 The 12 Days of Christmas! Introduction: Note: This information is all from the website: http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html Thesis: The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecies Of Hope

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 1, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent 2003--A Study of the OT prophecies of Christ’s 1st Advent and the NT prophecies of Christ’s 2nd Advent.

Prophecies of Hope 1st Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:15 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 1:18 Matthew 16:13-19 Isaiah 7:14 Acts 2:37-41 Luke 1:31-35 John 16:17-22 Micah 5:2 Acts 1:10-11 Matthew 2:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 9:24, 26-28 Revelation 22:7 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18

"Strong To The End"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2005

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

“Strong to the End” 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Isaiah 64:1-9 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The church that Paul founded at Corinth had plenty of problems. Some members of the church were arguing and forming competitive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Naming The Baby

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

A sermon on the names of Jesus taken from Isaiah 9:6

NAMING THE BABY Isaiah 9:6 Introduction The naming of a baby is a very, very happy time. It can also be a very meaningful time. In the Bible, names were given and the names had significance. They had meaning. What’s in a name? When Jesus was born there was a name given to Him. "Jesus" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Paradox Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

Christmas is a paradox. The Christmas story is filled with the unexpected—the unimaginable. And yet the Christ Child was born amidst these paradoxes; let’s for a few moments think the paradox of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PARADOX "The Nativity" “As helpless as He was He deserved more privacy. Yet they gathered and stared, not completely understanding what they saw—just that they had to see. . . “Mary was tired and sore and a little sick. But she had heard the heralding angel and knew they would come, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is oftentimes left out as we forget that it is His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form.

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Christ of Christmas Lk 2:1-14 More than 2000 years ago there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity.... Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived, that was during His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

O Come, O Come Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 27, 2007

To show nature and character of our Savior – the incarnate God.

O COME, O COME EMMANUEL Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #3 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-12 Special Note: This sermon will employ an A Capella vocalist to sing one verse of the Christmas hymn at strategic points throughout the sermon. Sermon Objective: To show nature and character of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Psalm 24 leads us to a correct understanding of whose birthday we celebrate on December 25.

“Whose birthday is it, anyway?” A few Christmases ago the Board of Evangelism and I selected a mailer that showed both a picture of Jesus and a picture of Santa and asked the question in big bold print, “Whose birthday is it, anyway?” Underneath that caption it when on to declare, “We believe the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

How God Calms His Children

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 12, 2003

We can rejoice because God calms us with the promise that he is with us to save us.

“Calm” is probably the last word that would characterize these few days before Christmas. This is especially true for children. I remember when I was a child – waiting for Christmas seemed to be an eternity. And the closer the holiday came, the more excited I would become. Sometimes, moms and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Eye Witness News - Midnight Candlelight Service Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is the Midnight Service that follows all four stories into the culmination of a candle lit service at Midnight.

“Midnight Mass 2009” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spirit To Engage Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000

Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004

The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH 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 name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong! Do Not Be Afraid. Here Is Your God

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Advent Sermon Year A...John the Baptist and his doubt of faith

Have you ever found your self in a position, where you were certain you were doing the right thing? And then suddenly it seemed everything went to all wrong? Well that is the kind of situation we see John the Baptist faced in our reading from Matthew. Remember John was at the height of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Methodist