Sermons on Advent I:

On The Road Again"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2025

"I'll be home for Christmas" Has been replaced by "On the Road Again"

In Jesus Holy Name December 28, 2025 Text: Matthew 2:13-14 Christmas ! - Redeemer “On the Road again” The sentimental Christmas Carol “Ill Be Home for Christmas” may be the theme song for December 24th. But by the 28th many of us have changed our tune to “on the Road again” as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15, Matthew 2:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Belong To The Lord, Body And Soul!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2008

JB Phillips translates Luke 1:38 like this, ’I belong to the Lord, body and soul. Let it happen as you say.’ Mary’s response of simple, humble faith challenges us to respond positively to the Lord’s call. How will we respond when he next calls us?

When God first called you what was your response? When God next calls you to something new, something different, what will be your response? The key to this Bible reading is Mary’s response of obedience. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary said. “May it be to me as you have said” (1:38). JB Phillips ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Jesus brings joy into our lives at Christmas

All I want for Christmas is Joy! Assorted Scriptures Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 Choose Joy? A few years ago, I attended the GC2 Summit at Wheaton College. This conference specifically focused on pastoral mental health and I’m thankful that we are having those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

My Peace I Give To You Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Nov 29, 2022

We live in a world of crises where disasters, conflicts and wars are frequent. We face struggles at workplaces, businesses. We struggle because of sicknesses and broken relationships. At such a moment of our lives, Jesus says, "My peace I give to you."

“MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU” Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27 1. INTRODUCTION: We remember a time when everything had capsized for us. Schools, colleges, offices, businesses, transportation had stopped working completely. Roads were empty. Everything had silenced. People were worried, troubled and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Other

For This Purpose I Have Come Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2018

The Advent series this year explores the instances when the Master spoke of the purpose in His coming. This is the first message in this Advent series as Jesus spoke of the purpose of His coming.

“‘Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?” But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 25, 2010

Discerning true worship from the example of the "Magi."

Good morning! I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. I want to thank each of you for being here this morning. Christmas is behind us and how many have taken that deep sigh of relief? This holiday season isn’t over and the Christmas story isn’t done. We have looked at Joseph, Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016

The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Other

Signs Along The Way Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 4, 2007

There are signs that point to the "good news" of God’s promise to send his Son, to be our Savior. Isaiah said: "A child will be born..." A couple of illustrations...the old Burma Shave signs, Bell ringers in front of department stores...the light from th

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2007 Mid Week Advent I Isaiah 9:6 Redeemer “Signs Along the Way” I grew up in Missouri before the creation of the interstate highway system was in place. We would travel on Highway 24. It’s one of those two lane highways that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

“before I Was A Muslim I Was A Christian”

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 27, 2012

I had the privilege last Friday night of being back amongst my friends at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre where we met to grieve the death of the father of my dear friend, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei.

I had the privilege last Friday night of being back amongst my friends at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre where we met to grieve the death of the father of my dear friend, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei. And it was good to be back amongst those lovely people, and it was good to a part of the live Skype ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love - Advent 4, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 19, 2011

Beyond happy memories, beyond seasonal blessings, beyond ourselves; Christmas like everything else in this Biblical narrative, is not about us! This morning I want us to think about three expressions of love that we see in the Christmas season that are a

Dakota Community Church December 18, 2011 Love It is hard to believe that we are already at week four in this season of Advent! Between our trip to the Dominican Republic and last week’s Children’s Church concert the month is flying by. So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002

how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

I Met John The Baptist At Yoder's Department Store

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 5, 2005

John gives some advice for this season of Advent: hold a baby, wonder, and look to the stars.

I Met John the Baptist at Yoder’s Dept. Store Mark 1:1-8 December 4, 2005 Haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like to meet John the Baptist? I’ve always thought that he would be an interesting person to get to know. He walked around the wilderness in camel skin eating bugs and tree bark, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 7, 2003

The gift if Christmas, Jesus Christ, is appropriate for everyone, it does not matter who you are, boy or girl, man or woman, rich or poor, black or white, short or tall, fat or slim, this gift is for you.

December 7th, 2003 Let us pray. Welcome... Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and when we say Advent, we are talking about our Lord’s coming to earth in human form, coming as God incarnate; God in the flesh. This was the first Advent. Christ will come again, not as a baby, but he will come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

I’ll Be Back!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 5, 2018

The Advent season is all about Jesus coming to earth. And he's coming again! Jesus reminds us to watch for the signs of his return, to live with purpose, and to pray.

Luke 21:25-36 I’ll Be Back! Every year children from around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning. Retailers push their sales upon us. Consumers invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring happiness in others. And the countdown begins: 23 days of shopping ‘til ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Lo I Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

With the words of Psalm 40:6-8 upon His lips, Jesus was already on His way.

LO, I COME. Hebrews 10:5-10. The Old Testament tabernacle was appointed by God, and patterned upon the realities of heaven (Hebrews 8:5). The law was written with the finger of God, but only served to reveal man’s inadequacy (Romans 3:20). The sacrifices were required by the LORD, but they had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational