Sermons on Advent Seasonl:

"The Heart Of Christmas Is Hope, Peace & Joy” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022

People want “hope”. The “λόγος”, the Intelligent Designer of the Universe pitched His tent in our midst. Christmas is the radical celebration that reminds us that the DNA of the Creator is found in the arms of a teenage girl in the city of Bethlehem. Quote from Max Lucado

In Jesus Holy Name December 11, 2022 Advent III Philippians 4:4 Redeemer “The Heart of Christmas is Hope, Peace & Joy” Christmas can be a crazy time. People want “hope” for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus’s Christmas Wish

Contributed by Mark Vann on Dec 15, 2022

Jesus wishes that all are saved.

Christmas Poem O come all ye faithful, to the little town of Bethlehem, Because in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light, It was a silent night, an O holy night, Oh what a sight as the harold angels sing, But Mary said He’s coming soon, but there is no room, As she reminded Joseph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Once Upon A Christmas

Contributed by Risa Owens on Dec 17, 2022

Christmas Story

Once Upon a Christmas There lived a young maiden who was engaged to be married. She lived in a land far away from ours, and a culture very different from the way we live. This story takes place thousands of years ago when times were much simpler, and life was much slower than it is now. This young ...read more

"joy's Light Outshines Mere Happiness"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 20, 2022

Compared to the other holidays, why is it significant the words Merry and Christmas are tied together?

This morning, seeking joy’s light, I selected a prophecy from the minor prophet Habakkuk. Given his prophecies are unfamiliar, a quick overview is in order. Habakkuk lived in Israel’s Southern Kingdom as the countdown clock to the Babylonian invasion and their exile was hitting 0. The Northern ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

The Greatest Christmas Gift

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 21, 2022

God gave us the best gift we could ever receive, the most beautiful and holy of gifts. Whether or not His birth is on December 25, it is the celebration of the most important gift we have ever received.

TITLE: THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS GIFT SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 1:18-23 This time of year is profoundly fraught with multi-layered meanings – • Family traditions • Economic success for merchants • The winter solstice • The pause between the end of the lunar year and the longer solar year • Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? (3 Ways To Stop, 4 Ways To Promote The Spirit Of Christmas).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2022

The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! I want to give you 3 ways to stop the spirit of Christmas. 4 ways to promote the spirit of Christmas.

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? Matthew 2:7-12NKJV The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! From the very beginning of Matthew 2, we will read case and point, Herod had an agenda, “Find Jesus and destroy Him; Destroy a baby! (Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022

What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Baby That Changes Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 23, 2022

Jesus changed many things and can change everything for each of us.

Luke 2:1-14 The baby that changes Lives 1. The birth of Jesus Christ changes the world • The Birth of Jesus made Changes for Mary and Joseph • Changes for Mary were I am pregnant without an earthly Father “virgin will conceive and bear a son • Mary’s soul enlarges God “My soul magnifies the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

May the God of hope fill you with all Joy

Christmas 2024/God of Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Good morning everyone, please turn to Romans chapter 15: This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Among Us: A Christmas Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the profound implications of Christ's incarnation, emphasizing the necessity of the Holy Spirit's power in truly understanding and receiving the Gospel.

Good morning, dear family of believers. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, to sit in these pews, to feel the warmth of fellowship, and to open our hearts to the Word of God? Today, we will be turning our attention to the Gospel according to John, specifically the first ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Topics: Christmas, Advent, Incarnation

The Gift That Keeps Giving Part 2 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores understanding Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus, recognizing His divine presence, and proclaiming Him as the source of our peace.

Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, our Savior, and our Guide. We gather not just as individuals, but as a community, united by a common love, a common faith, and a common purpose. We are here to celebrate the love of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Advent, Sermon Series

Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World, His humble birth, and the glory of His future return.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as a family knit together by the love of Christ. We gather as children of the Most High, eager and ready to bask in the warmth of His Word. As our hearts align in worship, we open our minds to understand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 1:4-5, John 8:12

Topics: Advent, Christ Candle

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

Mary magnifies the Lord.

THE SONG OF MARY. Luke 1:46-55. I) CONTEXT A young woman, betrothed but not married, had a visitation from an angel and was pronounced “blessed amongst women” (Luke 1:28). In what way was Mary blessed? Well, she had “found favour with God” (Luke 1:30): Mary was going to be the mother of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Magi Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 22, 2003

This is the fourth in a series of messages looking at the Advent/Christmas Season. This is a first person sermon looking at Advent through the eyes of the Magi.

I Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Good Morning. Your pastor tells me that he has been sharing a series of messages called Through the Eyes of Christmas. Well he asked me here today to tell you first hand what the Advent was like through the eyes of a Magi. First let me dispel some of the rumors that have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2019

This is the second sermon in an Advent series for Advent 2019. In this sermon we look at Jesus being the light of the world and what that means.

Advent 2019 (Pt. 2) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Well, this is the second Sunday of Advent, and again I’m going to have you all open your Bibles to Isaiah 9:2-7, and we’re going to read this passage that we read last week… And as you’re turning there, let me just remind you that last time we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 8:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible