Sermons on Advent Season:

Expectations Across The Pond

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

This sermon examines the expecations surrounding the arrival of the Messiah. It is designed in Antiphonal format with Christmas carols interspersed throughout.

EXPECTATIONS ACROSS THE POND Christmas Around the World—Part 1 In other parts of the world you might find yourself celebrating Christmas by skiing down a mountain side with a lighted torch in your hand…strewing hay on the floor of your home…knocking on a neighbors door in a symbolic pilgrimage. ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Jesus Comes: Jubilation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 19, 2010

"We win; we win; Hallelujah we win; I read the back of the book and we win!”

“WHEN JESUS COMES: JUBILATION” (Advent 2010, Week #4) Rev. 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: “We win; we win; Hallelujah we win; I read the back of the book and we win!” SERMON INTRO As the children leave for Children’s Church it reminds me that their Christmas pageant is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"Enjoying A God-Planned Christmas" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

A God-Planned Christmas is one in which we open our hearts to his great love.

Iliff and Saltillo UM December 22, 2002 Enjoying a God-Planned Christmas Psalm 89:1-4; 19-26 Introduction: STORY: On Sunday afternoon, June 1st 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea. Darrell was trapped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Room

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2004

There needs to be room in your heart for Jesus to truly celbrate Christmas

Finding Room Luke 2:1-7 December 5, 2004 Second Sunday of Advent Introduction How many of you here this morning have had to make at least one change of plans for your Christmas holiday season? It seems like Christmas becomes more and more busy every year and there seems to be no end to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Original Christmas Missionaries Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 26, 2005

Original Christmas Missionaries-The Shepherds. They received a DECLARATION- Good News from Heaven. They got busy with DECORATION decorating lives with the message of Gods Love(Jesus). Showed DEDICATION to praising & glorifying God. #1 in series Christm

This is sermon #1 in a series I am doing called Christmas originals. The sermon can certainly stand alone or be preached in series. There are powerpoint slides available at the end of this sermon. Christmas Missionaries LK 2:8-16 The Christmas narrative from LK chapter 2 introduces us to some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 28, 2005

In the middle of winter, we need Christmas, but in our spiritual winter, we need Jesus and all he brings to us.

Always Winter, Never Christmas Isaiah 64:1-9 Charlie Brown says that Christmas is at the top of a long hill, and I think that’s a pretty good description of how Christmas seems when you are young. I know it was that way with me. December 25 was the most highly-anticipated day of the year as far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph And The 1st Christmas

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010

This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Journey Taken

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message for Advent

The Journey Taken – Luke 2:1-7 As we enter this holiday season, many of us will take to the highway, the railway and even the air to visit our loved ones or complete some shopping. We will wait in lines. Get frustrated about the wait and the temperament of our fellow man. As you journey to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is oftentimes left out as we forget that it is His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form.

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Christ of Christmas Lk 2:1-14 More than 2000 years ago there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity.... Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived, that was during His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Because Of Christmas...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006

Brief Christmas message.

Because of Christmas… Various Scriptures December 25, 2005 Introduction My original intent was to just read the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke, but I got the feeling that I was supposed to share something different, so we’re going to briefly look at three gifts we get because of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Name Of The Promise Is Jesus

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 7, 2000

Jesus is the Yes and Amen to all of God’s promises.

The Name of the Promise Is Jesus TCF Sermon December 3, 2000 Isn’t it great to begin to hear some of the great Christmas music? When you were a child, did you misunderstand some of the words of carols? Then when you learned to read and saw the lyrics, you may have been surprised at what they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Hebrews 6:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Cradle To The Throne

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 25, 2011

If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time.

FROM THE CRADLE TO THE THRONE* Matthew 1:18-23 Big Idea: If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time. Matthew 1:18-23 18 This is how the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

History Of Our Hope

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational