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That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

God’s Christmas Plan

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Dec 9, 2023

Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

God’s Christmas Plan 10 Dec.23 Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) “I Been Thinking” Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And it is also the season of waiting and expectation for Christmas celebrating the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Christingle Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 11, 2001

The meaning of the Christingle

Christingle What is Christingle? 1. Christingle actually means ‘Christ Light’ and celebrates the light of Jesus coming into the world. In John’s Gospel chapter 1 Jesus is described as the “light of men”. “The Light shines in darkness but the darkness has not overcome it” (Jn 1:5) However no ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

After The Glory

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

A Sermon for After Christmas.

We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

What are you giving this Christmas? Where did all of this gift giving begin?

What are you giving this Christmas? I didn’t say getting, I said giving. What are you giving this Christmas? For the past few weeks I have been asking that question to almost everyone that I run into and have gotten some interesting answers and some great ideas. One Scrooge gave me a one-word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Logos Prepared The Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003

Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Aquarium With Problems

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 20, 2003

Advent 4: We are all strugglers. And yet, God takes the life of a young ’struggler’ named Mary, and brings through her the Savior of the World - Jesus.

Have you ever watched an aquarium? They can be wonderfully relaxing. It’s almost like staring into a fantasy world – a world of bright vivid colors; a world of soothing, peaceful motion; a world of blissful joy. But if you’ve ever owned an aquarium, you know that they’re actually delicately ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 21, 2003

What did God have in mind by giving us the first Christmas?

A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped around the room ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings".

Series: Christmas Brings…[#1] HOPE Hebrews 6:18-20 Welcome Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Hymn 89 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Vs. 1&3) Offering Hymn 335 “Standing On The Promises” (Vs. 1&4) Children’s Choir “Meet With Me” Introduction: Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Annunciation

Contributed by Ron Huson on Dec 3, 2004

Why Did God To Visit Us?

The Christmas Annunciation I-The Christmas Story Begins With Zacharias And Elizabeth A-The Miraculous Birth Of One Who Would Herald The Coming Of Messiah B-The Last Prophesy Given In The Old Testament -Malachi 3:1a; 4:4-5 II-The Ministry Of Elijah -Getting The Attention Of The People Back To The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-79

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Clean Your Inner Mess Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 3, 2006

Advance season preparation of our hearts for the coming of Christ. How to handle stress. This sermon is crafted using Rick Warren’s expository and purpose-driven preaching method called CRAFT.

Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is our Righteousness Samuel M. Stone Trinity, Dec. 3, 2006 14 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Law, Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent John the Baptist Preaching Repentance

2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "Law, Grace" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Luke Gives Us A Unigue Perspective On The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 5, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, series C

2nd Sunday in Advent - December 10, 2006 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear it with relevance in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran