Sermons on Advent Sermon Series:

Advent Ii "Christmas Trees And Nativity Sets”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 6, 2023

Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.

In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024

One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anticipating Messiah -- His Passion Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Third in the Advent series bulding anticipating for Messiah’s Coming by examining the prophecies related to His saving work; His Passion.

3rd Sunday of Advent “The PASSION of Messiah” How will help us? INTRODUCTION Christmas commemorates the first advent; the first coming of Jesus Christ. Advent means arrival, start, coming, beginning, dawn. This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon On Life Is A Circus

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 19, 2023

A circus has misleadingly been attributed as a “metaphor for life.”

Laura Vanderkam, an American author once remarked: “The more times I attend the circus, the more I am struck how inaccurate the life-is-a-circus metaphor is. When people say that life is a circus, they mean chaos. Too much going on, things flying everywhere. The circus is nothing like that. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Psalm 40:4, Isaiah 26:3, Mark 11:22-24

Sermon On A Book Of Genealogy

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2024

Genealogy is defined as the study of family origins and history.

Hodding Carter, an American progressive journalist and author once remarked: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” 1 Timothy 1:4 reminds us: “Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9, Isaiah 30:8, Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:17

Fill The Potholes

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Dec 14, 2006

The highway we travel as Christians needs timely and appropriate maintenance.

Fill the Potholes Pastor Roger Shervington Community Presbyterian Church El Monte, CA 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) 10 December 2006 This morning, we continue our Advent journey towards the joy and celebration of Christmas while not forgetting that we also celebrate the promise of our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006

The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 4 - What Do You Love?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 18, 2016

This is a message for advent that begins with the question of human affections and moves to the ultimate expression of love that is Jesus Christ incarnate.

Advent 4 Sermon - Love - December 18, 2016 What do you love the most in life? What do you truly cherish? Nowadays people talk a lot about things they don’t like. There’s a lot of negative conversation going on, a lot of negative thinking. We’ve just been through the nastiest and darkest election ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2020

We will never be able to comprehend the cosmic struggle Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion. The sermon helps us to see the emotional struggle between Jesus’ human and divine sides, and what that teaches us.

Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching March 31, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Without Santa"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 17, 2018

A sermon for a Christmas in July worship service.

“Christmas without Santa” Luke 2:1-20 In my 20 years as a pastor I have preached on this passage once every year. But it’s always the same time of year; I have never preached on the birth of Jesus in July!!! But why not? After-all, as far as the exact time of year Jesus was born--we really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

What The Prophet Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 15, 2020

Based on Isaiah 9:2-7 - Sermon focuses on Isaiah's prophecy about the coming Messiah.

“WHAT THE PROPHET SAID” Isaiah 9:2-7 FBCF – 12/6/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Michael Nanney last week – “Just trying to figure out what to do.” That statement sums up 2020. We’re all just trying to figure out what to do. But one thing we are going to do, & always do, is worship Jesus Christ, our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Advent 2 - Mary’s Song: The Magnificat

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2009

What qualities of character did Mary possess that enabled her to agree to be the mother of the Christ child? Not your average teen, eh?

Sermon for CATM – December 13, 2009 - Advent II – Mary’s Song – The Magnificat Who here has been on the Internet this week? Who has been on Youtube? Well, today we’re going to talk about Mary’s Song, otherwise known as the Magnificat, so in case you’ve been confused by what you’ve seen on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of Christ, Breath Of Heaven. An Advent Message. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 12, 2025

Is true peace found? In Christ as we know The Holy Spirit with us, Breath of Heaven.

The Peace of Christ, Breath of Heaven. An Advent message. The first part of this sermon is a little auto biographical. There have been a few times in my life when I was living on the edge, well it felt like it anyway. I don’t mean the times when I was kayaking or climbing, even screaming down a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 10:34-36, Philippians 4:7, John 14:25-27, John 16:33, John 20:21-22, John 20:28, Genesis 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Father Series

Contributed by Ralph Bouma on Oct 20, 2000

The central topic of our text is good gifts. What are good gifts?

SERMON #177 SERMON ON THE MOUNT #74 OUR FATHER'S GIVING OF GOOD GIFTS If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? MAT 7:11. The central topic of our text is good gifts. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: *other