Sermons about Advent Week 4 - SermonCentral.com

God Spoke, Mary Listened

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 17, 2005

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When Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah, Mary responded with a willing heart.

*A few days ago the president of Iran shocked the leaders of the world when he said that the Holocaust was a myth used by the Europeans to create a Jewish state. 6 million Jews weren’t really murdered during WWII. So Israel really has no right to exist. In fact, Israel should be “wiped off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dream Has Come True

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 19, 2005

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The people of Israel had a centuries-old dream of a Messiah. The dream has finally come true in the birth of Jesus.

The Dream Has Come True John 1:1-5, 14 December 18, 2005 When our kids were in Jr. High School, we took them to Disney World for the first time. We spent a couple of days there. They, of course, loved every minute of it. They did all of the scary and wild rides, ate more junk food than I could ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

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We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Consolation Has Come

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2003

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From the words of Simeon when he saw Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus in the Temple. Know that at Christmas (1) our consolation has come; and (2) we have all that we need for life.

Do you look forward to Christmas? Kids love Christmas, because they know many wonderful things happen at Christmas. They will have lots of fun, parties and gifts. We all look forward to Christmas for many different reasons. Some for the bargains you’ll at Christmas sale; others will take it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas: Nothing's Impossible With God!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2006

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Elizabeth was pregnant against all ’odds’. Mary was to become pregnant even though she was a virgin! What seems ’impossible’ in your life right now? What is God saying to your situation?

“Nothing is impossible with God” (1:37). What is going on in your life right now which seems impossible to solve? What has happened, or what is happening at the moment which you think might be beyond or outside of God’s care and control? Is it one of these: Is it your children; a family member; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

There Is Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004

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We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

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Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Different Kind Of Christmas

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001

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In light of 9/11 and other events closer to home, this Christmas will be a different kind of Christmas for many, if not all. This sermon focuses in on the hope and promise in the birth of Jesus.

#120 11/26/01 Luke 1:26-38 Bibliography: I want you to pause and think with me for just a moment. Here in the last few weeks of 2001, lets look back over this past year, and reflect. We began with a down turn in our economy. In January, February, and March, households in Grace paid taxes on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

"Wonderful Counselor" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008

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Second sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

Isaiah 9:6 is a prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah into the world. Through it we learn many things about our Messiah, Jesus Christ. 1. Isaiah prophecies about our Lord’s coming. A. He speaks of His first coming - 1) Telling of His humanity - "For to us a child is born..." 2) Telling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Imact Of A Child's Birth

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

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A Child’s Birth Changes Things

(Slide 1) Do you remember the day or days that your children were born? I remember both of those days very well. I would like to think (although I am not sure that a case could be made for it) that Jonathon and Daniel were already acting like preacher’s kids as Jonathon was born on a Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Church Of God

"Strong To The End"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

“Strong to the End” 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Isaiah 64:1-9 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The church that Paul founded at Corinth had plenty of problems. Some members of the church were arguing and forming competitive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real Joseph

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

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Why did Joesph REALLY want to divorce Mary, the answer may surprise you.

Christmas: Mt. 1:18-25 The Real Story of Joseph! Intro. A little boy was lost in a mall. He didn’t know what to do so, knit hat in hand, he just stood and cried. People passing felt bad and wanted to do something, so they started putting money in his hat. A short while later a Security Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus; Tree Of Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

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A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Would You Just Answer Me! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002

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We rejoice in a God who answers.

WOULD YOU JUST ANSWER ME! Luke 1:13 (5-17) S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO ANSWERS. ?: Inductive (How?) KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Zechariah how God responds to our prayers. The ____ way God responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Of Prosperity Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 17, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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The sermon utilizes Maya Angelou’s Amazing Peace to lift up critical issues raised during this Christmas season and examines how the promisie of the Messiaha responds to those conderns.

Amazing Peace: A Promise of Prosperity Isaiah 9.1-7 As we lend our attention to the advent season I am cautiously optimistic about what this season brings in the light of a difficult year in our nations history. As we examine the past twelve months we find ourselves needing a season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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