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Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Dec 20, 2018

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Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Today's scripture verse encourages us to be joyful always, pray all the time and give thanks no matter the circumstances; good or "not so good" as I always say. But is it possible to do all the above when you are facing challenges and struggles in your life? Well, beloved, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003

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WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR OUR LORD WILL RETURN TO THIS EARTH SOME SWEET DAY!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROPHET PT. II: PREPARE THE WAY ISAIAH 40:1-11 2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Twas’ the night Jesus came Twas’ the night Jesus came and all through the house, not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate Christmas - Advent Part 4 Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

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Today I would like to wrap this study up on Advent by asking the question - how can we respond to these truths we have studied together? And in trying to think of what would be an appropriate response I have gone not to the Bible but instead to a hymn, a

We have been taking the diff. Sundays in December to reflect on Advent - the coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ into this world. And we have much to be thankful for concerning Advent for as we have seen we had a great, great need, a desperate need for Advent. And Advent was something that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Don't Want To Be Afraid - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 17, 2006

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Mary, the mother of Jesus had fears and doubts. Looks at the humanity of Mary and how God overcame it, for nothing is impossible with God.

Alexander the Great, couldn’t sleep one night, and he left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he was walking he came across a soldier asleep on guard duty. The soldier began to wake up as Alexander the Great approached him. Recognizing who was standing in front of him, the young man feared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

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Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ’advent’ Sunday, from the Latin word ’advenio’ meaning ’coming’. This is the time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

0004 Advent Iv: John The Schitzophrenic's Testimony Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 2, 2006

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Examining the testimony of John the "Schitzophrenic".

Sermon: John the Schitzophrenic’s Testimony. Text: John 1:19-34 (yes, I know the BCP stops at v28) Occasion: Advent IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Advent Is Not About Waiting To Open Presents On Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 27, 2008

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A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

Isaiah 64:1-9 “Advent is Not about Waiting to Open Presents on Christmas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gracumcsd.org Our Old Testament Lesson for this morning is a lament from the community that raises the question of whether their waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent 4--May It Be Done Unto Me

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 1, 2017

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"Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." Lessons from Mary.

Advent 4--Lessons from Mary A friend asked me to dress as Santa to surprise her son. I went over to their house, changed into a Santa suit in the bathroom, and, to the delight of the little boy, came out with a loud “Ho, ho, ho!” After a half hour, I returned to the bathroom, changed back into my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

What Difference Did The Advent Of The Messiah Make?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2017

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Jesus came into the world to make a difference in the world.

Christmas is a celebration of the fact that God took on flesh in Jesus Christ to do for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves. Jesus was born as a man and lived as a man, living a sinless, pure life. He ended that life by dying on the cross for our sins in our place. Three days later, He was raised ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2015 - Week 4 - The God-Man

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 24, 2015

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Who was it exactly that was placed into the manger that first Christmas morning? Was it God but less than God or fully God? Was He fully human or only veiled in flesh? Like the Trinity the Incarnation boggles the limited human mind. Glory to God!

John 1:1-5, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent Is Like A Alarm Clock - Salvation Is Near Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

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Do we realize how close it is?

Concordia Lutheran Church 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29,2009 Advent is like a….Alarm Clock? Salvation is Near! Romans 13:11-14 † In Immanu-El’s Name † To all here today, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace!!, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 27, 2010

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A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Anglican

Sunday Before Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2025

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Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 85:8-13, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Colossians 1:13-20, John 6:5-14. A). THE FLOURISHING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 85:8-13. The Psalmist - the believer, standing for the church - stops in his tracks and listens to what God has to say (Psalm 85:8-9). It is as we systematically and habitually study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Colossians 1:13-20, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live In The Peace Of Christ (Advent Peace) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025

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Advent is the season where the Church intentionally remembers that Christ came into a violent, divided, restless world as the Prince of Peace. Every generation searches for peace — world peace, inner peace, peace of mind — yet peace remains elusive.

Go! And Live in the Peace of Christ (Advent Peace) Romans 5:1 (NLT): “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Psalm 119:165 (NLT): “Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Psalm 119:165, Psalm 37:23-24, Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:27, John 1:1, Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:14, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 10:9, John 19:30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up! (First Sunday Of Advent 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

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Today’s text reminds us once again, that Jesus was and is and is to come. Jesus was: Jesus was in heaven and left His glory to become obedient. Jesus is: Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. Jesus is to come: Jesus is to come again in glory.

WAKE UP! Text: Luke 21:25 -36 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist

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