Sermons on Advent Iii:

Stay The Course Sermon Iii: Spiritual Maturity Instills Courage Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, spiritual maturity sustains us and relies on the Spirit of God to give us courage to carry on despite difficult circumstances and dire situations.

SPIRITUAL MATURITY INSTILLS IN BELIEVERS COURAGE TO STAY THE COURSE At the end of World War II, millions took to the streets to celebrate victory. Simultaneously, a multitude of others quietly gathered in churches to give thanks to God for peace. Nearly all of us had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21

"Our Identity In Christ (Iii): We Are Forgiven And Loved By God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the third sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Who are you? What I am asking requires more than your name, address, nationality, origin, gender, family, or occupation. Many people cannot answer this question correctly. Understanding who we are is vital. That is why today, we will continue our sermon series about the importance of having a right ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 1 John 4:9, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 23:42-43, John 13:23, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Matters Most Sermon Iii: Wisdom From God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by true Christians in seeking to know and do God's Will wisely not foolishly.

WISDOM FROM HUMAN SOURCES MATTERS FOR NAUGHT RELATIVE TO WISDOM FROM GOD Solomon presented himself as Exhibit A – the “devil’s advocate” - to help those searching for meaning in life to contrast the emptiness of life apart from God versus the fulfillment of life lived with and ...read more

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Iii: What It Means To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

Mature believers in Christ concern themselves with being and doing "good" not for the praise of man but for the Lord because of that "moment of truth" which occurred during their personal encounter with Jesus.

OF CONCERN TO JESUS: HIS DISCIPLES’ PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM A brief glance at the Lazarus story: Yes! Sometime after Jesus raised him from the dead - “for God’s glory that God’s Son may be glorified - Lazarus died again, and his body was buried, as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iii: Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

A priceless gift - a blessing that we often take for granted and do not realize how much we would grieve if we lost it - is Freedom of Worship, as a nation and as an individual. Therefore, exercise it!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON III: FREEDOM OF WORSHIP Did you ever lose something that meant a lot to you and you never really appreciated how much it meant to you until you lost it? I suppose every one of us at one time or another has lost, for example, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Iii: Overcoming Jealousy With Respect Not Revenge Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

There is a place among brothers and sisters in Christ for differences of opinion, but fair-minded Christians adhere to the principle of overcoming disagreements with respect toward each other while together seeking God's Will.

THE WONDER OF OVERCOMING JEALOUSY WITH RESPECT NOT REVENGE An old Indian fable tells of an eagle that could not fly as high as another eagle, and was so jealous that it flew down to earth, lit next to a sportsman with a bow and arrow, and said to the shooter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:3-12

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iii: A Caregiver Who Made Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

if caregiving is sincere, the caregiver must be willing to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done for as long as it needs to be done. When offering to help, don't just say it - do it.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON III: A CAREGIVER WHO MADE SACRIFICES Ruth 2:8-12 Ruth was the daughter-in-law of a Jewish woman by the name of Naomi. You will recall that Naomi and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-12

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Iii: Prayerful Persistence Dispels Doubt Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing the assaults of godless secularism, prayerful persistence of God's people propels God's work onward despite resistance.

IN DOING GOD’S WORK, PRAYERFUL PERSISTENCE DISPELS DOUBT AND REPELS RESISTANCE At this point in life’s journey it should come as no surprise to us that, when endeavoring to live out the prayer principle, “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”, not all are in favor of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-18

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 17, 2011

A short sermon that I preached after doing a Shepherds Monologue for the third Sunday of Advent.

I opened with a monologue done from a Shepherds Prospective followed by this sermon! Read Luke 2:8-10: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 13, 2001

This sermon is about making room for Jesus in the Inn of our hearts.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:1-7 "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 23, 2007

Calling the church to embrace the Holidays in such a way that imitates the behavior of our Heavenly Father in the Christmas Story.

So This is Christmas Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/23/07 FOCUS: • The Meaning of Christmas FUNCTION: • Calling the church to embrace the Holidays in such a way that imitates the behavior of our Heavenly Father in the Christmas Story. INTRODUCTION A. Pleasantries B. Right on the verge of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 3, 2012

God kept on because He had promised to send a Lamb into the world to die for sin.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 9th, 2012 Luke 1:26-38 BEHOLD THE LAMB PREPARED Way back in the dawn of time, man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. • At that time, God promised man that there would come One Who would balance the scales • Defeat evil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 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