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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Advent: Stand Guard!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011
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     | 6,825 views

    May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

    “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Just Which Advent?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 3,217 views

    what are we waiting for during Advent

    Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Living Between The Advents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,992 views

    Psalm 126 shows us two advents of God’s redemptive blessing of his people, and provides advice for how to between the advents.

    Third Sunday in Advent 2005 Psalm 126, Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, John 1:6-8,19-28 Living Between the Advents Psalm 126 – the Psalm appointed for this third Sunday in Advent – is one of 15 psalms grouped together in the Psalter which all bear the designation “a psalm of ascents.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Advent : Are You Awake ?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    As the season of Advent begins, many people are preparing for Christmas. That’s good, but ...we are primarily being called in this sermon to be alert, to watch, to be awake, preparing for the return of Jesus. So, are YOU awake ?

    I came across a suggested prayer for all preachers this week, and it goes like this: “Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff and nudge me when I’ve said enough.” Well, here we go! Are you ready? Are you prepared? Put your hands up if you are ready and prepared ... did you get done yesterday ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Low Sunday's Trivia Quiz. Are The Answers That Easy?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 11, 2014
     | 6,174 views

    Today is "Low Sunday", Christmas has come and gone, so today we will have a Nativity Trivia Quiz. Yes I am sure you know it all, but do you. Let us see!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th December 2010 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Advent Week 1 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
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     | 1,293 views

    Invites us to embrace the Advent season as a time to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for Christ and our shared hunger for His Word? As we come together, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to center our hearts and minds on the divine truth that awaits us in the ...read more

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    Advent Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 7,539 views

    The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

    Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Advent Is A Time Of Hope.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013
     | 3,811 views

    We learn that advent is a time of hope, Our God is a God of hope, hope gives us joy and peace, and we can abound in hope.

    Romans 15:11-14 Tonight is the Second Sunday of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But what is it exactly that we anticipate? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Do we anticipate the end of the world? Are we preparing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    3 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,855 views

    Where are the world leaders that we need today? Is John the baptist the kind we need?

    3 Advent C Luke 3:7-18 17 December 2000 Rev. Roger Haugen What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with his antics. Such a strange man. “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Terror Of Advent"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,517 views

    The text shares the terror of Advent by make us consider the suddenness of the event, the cleansing that will take place, and the possibilities am I ready or not.

    “The Terror of Advent” Malachi 3:1-4 1. What most people think about Advent? • Advent is a happy time and cheerful, it is the season of excitement, festive décor, beautiful music, Advent is filled with cheer, happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent The Gateway To Adventure

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,608 views

    A sermon that explores how advent was for Joseph and Mary the gateway to an adventure with god and describes how we can do the same. Two stories adapted from tony Campolo

    The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.Lk 1:35 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    New Self

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "New Self" ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Child, A Messiah

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,574 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    3rd Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-11 "A child, A Messiah"   "Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Comings And Goings

    Contributed by Robert Clark on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    2nd Sunday of Advent - Repentance

    “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God!” These are the words given to us by God, through the first verse of the Gospel of Mark. In these words the gospel writer clearly prepares us for the story we will encounter throughout this gospel. This is the story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Have An Audacious Christmas

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent

    Jack Shea, writer and theologian shares his thoughts about how to send out Christmas greetings. Shea writes: “Some Christmas I am going to send out a Christmas card that will look like this. On the cover there will be three images. The first image will be a star brightly shining but it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist