Sermons on Advent I:

I Wander As I Wander

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

Wandering ends when we trust God more than our fears, letting His presence lead our hearts out of old circles and into promise.

There’s a phrase that has been turning over in my heart—one you might recognize, though not quite in the form you learned it. We know the old carol, “I Wonder as I Wander.” But somewhere along the way, in the wilderness seasons of my own life, it became this: “I wander as I wander.” Not poetic. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21, Deuteronomy 1:6, Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 11:15, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Believe, Or Do I?

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 27, 2025

The nature of genuine faith must always include faith in Jesus, not in self.

I BELIEVE! OR DO I? Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text, Mark 9:14-29: And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

If I Perish, I Perish

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025

The words “If I perish, I perish” show a faith that does not back down in the face of danger. Esther’s boldness teaches us that trusting in God is always worth the risk.

IF I PERISH, I PERISH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:16 "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for me, neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16, Daniel 3:16-18, Matthew 10:39, Philippians 1:21, Acts 20:24, Hebrews 11:35-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Birthday Wish

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011

I believe Jesus’ birthday wish would be that the world will know why He has come. Do you really know the love and sacrifice behind this gift?

We have our birthday wishes, but what would Jesus wish for on His birthday? What do you think He would really want? • To have a party where there are lots of food? A great time of feasting? A year-end holiday filled with fun and joy? Lots of presents? • Or do you think He would really want ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Hopeful Confirmation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013

By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am Coming Soon Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2025

Jesus is coming soon, so keep His Word. Proclaim it, practice it, and preserve it just as it is. Then you will be ready when He comes.

A man once asked the Lord what a million years was like to Him. The Lord responded, “It is just a minute in my sight.” “How about a million dollars?” the man asked. “It can’t mean more than a penny to you.” “That’s right,” the Lord said. “A million dollars is but a penny in my sight.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21, 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Line Of Adam Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

I remember the first time I heard a sermon on this chapter, and I was wondering, how are we going to stay awake through this one?

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - The Line of Adam” (Genesis 5:1-32) I remember the first time I heard a sermon on this chapter, and I was wondering, how are we going to stay awake through this one? I had glossed over it a few times and really didn’t think it served any purpose except ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Changes Your Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Other

"stay Awake"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 24, 2025

Church, can I tell you something this morning? Jesus is coming back! And when He comes, He's not coming as a baby in a manger—He's coming as the King of Glory! He's coming to set everything right! He's coming to judge the living and the dead!

"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

A Star Is Born

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Yet this star meant different things to different people. What does this star mean to us? How does it relate to me? How can I relate the star to others?

Opening illustration: A man and his small son who were walking slowly down the streets of a large American city one Christmas time. It was wartime, and the child was delighted to see many service stars hanging in the windows of homes. Each star proudly proclaiming the fact that the son was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores the prophesied peace in Micah 5:1-5, its embodiment in Jesus Christ, and how believers can practice this peace in their lives.

Good morning, beloved of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together as a family of faith, united in our love for Christ and our shared pursuit of His wisdom. We are, each one of us, a part of a grand story, a narrative that began long ago and continues to unfold with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Topics: Advent

God Say's, I Will, I Will, I Will

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2010

What the OT couldn't do, Christ did through the New. This word is intended to bring wholeness and help

God say's, "I Will, I Will, I Will" Text: Galatians 3:1-7NLT Galatians 3:1-7NLT  1 Oh, foolish Galatians! Who has cast an evil spell on you? For the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death was made as clear to you as if you had seen a picture of his death on the cross. 2 Let me ask ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know That I Know I Am Saved

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 15, 2006

There are a lot of things that I do not know. But, I know that "I ain’t lost!" As my pastor used to say, "I know that I know I am saved." With Fanny Crosby I can sing:

2 Timothy 1:12 Outline: I. The Source of Our Salvation A) The Act of Salvation B) The Fact of Salvation II. The Surety of Our Salvation A) The Cause of Doubt B) The Cure for Doubt III. The Security of Our Salvation A) The Preservation We Have in Christ B) The Reservation We Have from Christ A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gaudete Sunday: The Third Sunday Of Advent--J.o.y. Is Jesus, Others, You.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2023

If someone suffers from depression, hearing to “rejoice always,” may spur the reaction: “I don't like being told what to feel.

Today is Gaudete Sunday. “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always,” we hear in our Second Reading. The United States was founded to give people the right to pursue happiness; the Gospel invites people to receive the gift of joy. J.O.Y. is Jesus, Others, You. In Philippians 4, St. Paul says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Catholic