Sermons on Advent Week 4:

Preparation

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2015

This sermon is an advent sermon that talks of getting to know the Jesus we are preparing for I finished with a clip of derek Redmonds 400 metre fat the 1992 Olympics at Barcelona. You should be able to find it very powerful.

John 15:12-17New International Version (NIV) 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friendsif you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hanging Of The Greens"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2018

A devotion for a hanging of the greens service.

Hanging of Greens Devotion Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Christmas comes on December 25th, but for many of us it starts long before that. Store displays, the internet, and t-v commercials announce glad tidings of great joy as soon as kids are taking off their costumes on Halloween. On Black Friday, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Misfit Christmas: Impact Of The Greatest Misfit Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2021

A MISFIT is “a person who’s not like everyone else – they’re different.” We Christians are supposed to be different -- we're supposed to be like Jesus! Jesus turned the world right-side-up because it was upside down. Has He touched you yet?

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: Impact of the Greatest Misfit INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good Idea 1. Two Centerpoint natural Gas company men were checking gas meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of an alley worked their way to the other end. 2. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 4

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

This message tells of the how & why of God’s people. How do we become His people? Answer: According to the good pleasure of His will. Why did He make us His people? Answer: For the praise of the glory of His grace.

Intro Q. Have you ever been frustrated by a sense of powerlessness? - The depression epidemic is one aspect of this feeling of powerlessness - Some people are discontent with life & their jobs - They feel a sense of hopelessness & that they are powerless to change their position ---------------- - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The last in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph is finally remembered, rewarded, and reconciled. Lots of application and illustrations.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/8/2014 ILL. A husband noticed that his wife was under a lot of pressure lately and she called him at work to tell him she was having a bad day, so he decided to do something he’d never done before. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon For Christmas Day

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Love All Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 24, 2008

The final message of our Advent Conspiracy series entitled simplechristmas, focusing on the great love Jesus has shown the world through His coming and what it means for us. This message was preached on the Sunday of our Christmas musical program as the

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 12/21/08 simplechristmas Part 4: Love All [Cantata: Hope Has Hands] Song: The World Has Joy Medley -Joy. What is “joy?” What does it look like to have “joy?” How is someone who has “joy,” different from the rest of us? Isn’t it the same thing as just “being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A sermon on the birth of Jesus.

Still the Greatest Story Ever Told Introduction: • Each of the gospels presents the Savior in a different light:  Matthew: the Messianic King  Mark: the Divine Servant  Luke: the Son of Man  John: the Son of God • Luke paints for us the human aspect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Peace In The Heart Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022

Christmas can be a crazy time. All we want is peace, in Ukraine, in our homes. Sermon includes the story from WW I Christmas Eve. Peace can only be created by God. The "logos" is God's DNA with flesh and bone.

In Jesus Holy Name December 4, 2022 Advent II Text: Luke 2:8-14 Redeemer “Peace in the Heart of Christmas” Christmas can be a crazy time. All we want is peace. The world wants ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Martha Syndrome Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 29, 2022

Entering into the first Sunday of Advent, hope outshines disappointment. At some point of all of have come down with Martha Syndrome. When our caring and compassion tanks are nearing empty - Watch Out!

It was Junior High in the mid 1980’s when the Wilder family opened up Tokens Video Arcade in my home town of Lansing, IL. Today, you can go to Google Play or the Apple Store to download a pinball game, but it is nothing like the original. The pull of the spring tensioned launch button, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-31

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

"making Room For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 Making Room for Jesus There is a story about a group of children who had been practicing for the Big Christmas Play for several weeks. There was Mary and Joseph and the sheep and shepherds and there was a young boy named Timmy playing the grumpy old Inn Keeper. Timmy was a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Peace: Quieting The Noise” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas wasn’t meant to be packed to the rafters. It was meant to be uncluttered — stripped back to what matters most: Christ stepping into our chaos with peace.

Before we get into today’s message, I feel I should address the obvious head wound I’m sporting today. “You know, church… sometimes God gives us object lessons we didn’t ask for. This week, my dog Buddy decided to help me prepare for this sermon on peace. I’m walking the little dogs downstairs, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

Quest For The Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

THE STORY OF THE MAGI, REVEALS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE CRAVED MORE PRESENCE BUT DIDN’T DISCOVER IT THIS CHRISTMAS.

Quest for the Presence Matthew 2:1-12 12/27/09 INTRODUCTION: How many of you recognize this. Space The final frontier These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise Its continuing mission To explore strange new worlds To seek out new life and new civilizations To boldly go where no man has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Philippians Part 4 – "Profit And Loss” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2005

We need to measure our lives in light of what is profitable for eternity and what is considered only a temporary earthly loss. To profit temporarily is no profit it’s only a permanent loss. So to make sure we are profiting for all eternity we must have a

Philippians part 4 – “Profit and Loss” On The Lighter side of life: The Mule, the Monkey & The Man God created the mule, and told him, "You are mule. You will work constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and lack intelligence. You will live for 50 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational