Sermons on Advent Season:

Unshakeable Joy In A Shaking World - Advent Message

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2025

This is a message about joy, during Advent. It is about how it is that we can have joy that does not change in the midst of our circumstances, and how we can sustain our awareness of that joy through loving obedience to God.

Sermon for Advent 3 - Joy - December 14, 2025 - What gives you joy? Name one thing. What are some examples of joy? Of course I’ve had times of great happiness in my life which come close to joy. Marrying my beautiful wife Barbara in 1987 was a great highlight. And then comes the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024

We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. This period is not a passive waiting game; it is an active, purposeful, and hope-filled time.

Transformed by Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Introduction Today, we stand together in the blessed in-between time of history. We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gift From Eternity

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 9, 2006

God’s gift to us is Jesus Christ and He has eternally co-existed with the Father.

Intro: In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared." Linus asks, "What did you want . . . a chance to warm ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025

Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 15:9-11, Psalm 16:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Direction And Decision

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

John had been able to deal with the question of direction...the one that asked "What shall we do?" But beyond that is an more basic question that asks, "To whom shall we go?"

DIRECTION AND DECISION LUKE 3:1 18 There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million... but the will said he must accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Sadly, it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

We are sent out to live the life of faith. Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals/traditions we remember our baptism in the home, congregation and larger world.

Matthew 28:16-20 “Show and Tell” INTRODUCTION Our thoughts today center on the last verses in the gospel of Matthew, which are called, “The Great Commission.” These verses remind us that like our time, talents and treasures, the gift of the gospel—our new life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Desert Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.

In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

Love Divine, Second Sunday Of Advent "Love" Series

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Nov 29, 2012

The Advent of Christ

LOVE DIVINE Luke 2:8-14, Dec. 2, 2012 I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband or a man who has lost his wife and his children’s mother. Now a single mother or father who has the responsibility of not only making a living but also the care of small children and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

And The Greatest Of These Is Love: A Sermon For The Fourth Sunday Of Advent.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2021

how should we understand love?

The Greatest of these is Love: A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The verses we have just read from First Corinthians has been called “The Love Chapter.” It has been read at many weddings to set an example of how the bride and groom should love one another. /if this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003

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

Fourth Sunday In Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2024

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

Psalm 145:17-21, Isaiah 40:1-9, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28 A). THE NEARNESS OF THE LORD. Psalm 145:17-21. Our trust in the LORD is not based in our ability to believe, but in His perfections. He is righteous in all His ways: He is just. He is kind in all He does: He is holy (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21, Isaiah 40:1-9, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Lord, Savior, Judge And Friend

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

The real Jesus is the real reason for Christmas.

Lord, Savior, Judge and Friend The real Jesus is the real reason for Christmas. The pastor of a church in California put a sign in front of his church during the advent season that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas.” He received a complaint from a woman in the community ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss This Opportunity

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013

Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Are We Really The Ones Whom God Has Saved.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 14, 2014

This is the season of Joy, but not for everyone, in fact many have serious doubts. And we in the church maybe similar; even John the Baptist seriously doubted Jesus at the end. Can we take inspiration from him? Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th December 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Advent 3 Year A Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the third ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Episcopal

3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2021

December 15th, 2024. Gaudete Sunday.

Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18. A). A CALL TO REJOICE. Zephaniah 3:14-20. Eight out of the nine oracles in the little book of Zephaniah announce God’s just judgment of all the earth (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8); and the just judgment of the LORD their ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational