Sermons on Advent Second Coming:

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Jonah’s Prayer” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 Jonah’s story is simple. Jonah, a child of God, ran from his Father. God pursued his child on the wings of a storm. The storm, of course, forced Jonah to reconsider the path he had chosen. This short book is his record of those difficult days. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

World's Greatest Revival Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” Part 5 The World’s Greatest Revival Jonah 3:3-10 We would agree with the great American patriot who wrote. “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “The Pouting Prophet” Jonah 4:1-11 Judith Viorst wrote a popular children’s book called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It’s about a little boy whose day starts out bad and goes downhill from there. He gets gum in his hair and gets his sweater wet in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Christ For All Time

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 6, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series A

3rd Sunday in Advent, December 16, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, help us to recognize that you are true to your promise to redeem us from our sin and death. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

2021 Prophetic Word: The Lord Says, 'one Woe Is Past And Two More Are Coming' Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Apr 1, 2022

One woe is past, behold two more are coming. The first woe afflicted the body. The second will afflict the soul. The third will afflict the spirit.

This is the word I have been hearing from the Lord: "One woe is past, behold two more are coming. The first woe afflicted the body. The second will afflict the soul. The third will afflict the spirit. "The first woe has shaken the foundation of that which can be seen. The second will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Regular People

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

God came for EVERYONE!

Regular People Now the scripture I read this morning may have sounded just a little different, some of the words may not be words you’re used to hearing. This particular passage was read from the King James version instead of our usual NRSV. The KJV has very pretty language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divinity In Human Form

Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 21, 2006

the humility of the incarnation of Christ.

Divinity in Human Form John 1:14 Introduction: In this text we find the essential element of believing faith. Not how to believe. Nor, what we believe. But, in whom we believe. In 1 Corinthians chapter 15 Paul tells us just what the gospel is. He says in verse 3 “…Christ died for our sins.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Traffic Jams And Jangled Nerves" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 8, 2004

Traffic jams and jangled nerves are a part of our lives but especially at the Christmas Season. How can the joy of the Lord enter our day when we experience these stressful times?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church December 12, 2004 3rd Sunday of Advent “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and the rose Advent Candle symbolizes “Joy.” The title for today’s message is “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What Makes A Wise Man Wise?

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 17, 2001

Next sermon in the advent series dealing with the Wise Men and how we can and should relate to them with regard to seeking and approaching Christ.

A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an explanation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Learned From The Wise Men?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 30, 2002

We sing about these wise men, and then rarely act like wise men ourselves? What can we learn from them?

IN MANY NATIVITY SCENES COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS ONE CAN ALWAYS CATCH A GLIMPSE OF “THE WISE MEN”. WE SEE THEM REPRESENTED ON CHRISTMAS CARDS, WE HEAR AND SING SONGS SUNG ABOUT THEM AND THEIR COURAGEOUS JOURNEY. MOST HOLIDAY SCENARIOS SUGGEST THAT THESE MEN (WHO TRADITION SAYS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Reclaim The Season Series

Contributed by Joseph Hughes on Dec 7, 2002

Jesus’ words in Mark 13 sound strange this time of year, but they remind us that the season is about the redemption of the world not the resurrection of the "bottom line."

First Sunday in Advent -December 1, 2002 The Holy Gospel - Mark 13:24-37 13:24 "But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 13:25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 13:26 Then they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Important Decoration Of Them All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2001

Let’s decorate our hearts and lives with real and true repentance this Advent season.

Matthew 3:1-12: The Most Important Decoration of them All. This past week, it didn’t feel like December – the temperature almost reached 70 degrees on Wednesday! Quite a change from last year at this time! But if you have any doubt that it really is December, then go to the mall, and you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The World That Christ Entered

Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003

This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Gives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007

God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'tis The Season

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003

The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35

Denomination: Baptist