Sermons on Advent Wreath:

"Back To The True Meaning Of Christmas”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 19, 2020

Christmas this year is very different from before because of the pandemic. But God can use this challenging situation to bring back the true meaning of Christmas.

Let’s read Luke 10:38-42 and Isaiah 1:13-14. We are only days away from the biggest birthday celebration in the world! There has been a debate over the actual birthday of Jesus Christ. Alfred Edersheim, the famous Jewish researcher and author, suggested that December 25 is a reasonable date for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 1:13-14, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Angels' Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 23, 2020

In support of the Angel who brought the message of salvation to the shepherds a host of angels sing about the true peace we can because the favour of God is towards us. Give Glory to God, you can have peace.

Message Luke 2:14 The Angels' Song What happens when you are visited by an angel? Let’s read some verses. There was a visit to Zechariah when he was in the temple. The angel said to him: ‘‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 28, 2020

Has this been a hard year? Almost all involved in the Christmas story had hardship. This is precisely why Jesus had to come.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Through Adversity Comes a Promise Prelude: Call to Worship: Rejoice, for God is with us — Emmanuel. In the darkness of our world shines God's holy light. Now there is reason to hope, to love, to laugh, to live. God is truly with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

An Angel Visits Mary Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:26-38 This sermon fell on the Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “An Angel Visits Mary” Luke 1:26-38 A sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 4:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Voice Of Declaration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

The good news is to be heralded not only by the prophet but by all God’s people. It is God’s word for all peoples, in all the earth, in every generation.

ISAIAH 40: 9-11. [ADVENT I SERIES PART IV] A VOICE OF DECLARATION [Acts 1:6-8] The preparer of the way already has been called to bring the life changing message that the glory of the Lord will be revealed on earth. When Immanuel comes He will indwell those who receive Him in order to give ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 John 4:1, Acts 8:9-10, 2 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Embrace Of Righteousness And Peace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023

“Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10).

THE EMBRACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE. Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13. In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (Psalm 85:1-2). We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sun Of Righteousness Shall Arise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2022

A prophecy of the incarnation of Jesus.

THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL ARISE. Malachi 4:1-2. There was a remnant in the days of Malachi who reverenced the LORD and remained loyal to Him (Malachi 3:16-18). Those who revere the LORD are remembered by the LORD and are made up as His jewels. And when He returns, He shall discern ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022

John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Christmas

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 23, 2018

How should we prepare for the birthday of King Jesus? John the Baptist calls us to repentance, to preparing the way for him into our lives and making straight a highway into our hearts.

[Sermon preached on 17 December 2017, 3rd Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Every year again I am surprised how much time and energy goes into preparing for Christmas. So many things to do… and in the end so few things that really matter. The famous American author John Grisham wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-27, Deuteronomy 18:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2016

1) Entering by The Door (John 10:1-6) and 2) Identifying the Door (John 10:7-10)

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his condolences following the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, calling him a “legendary revolutionary and orator.” The prime minister went on to say that “Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016

It is our job to make sure the people in our lives see an authentic person of faith who can explain why Jesus is important and how He can save them from the consequences of sin. Let us be the messengers of “Good News of Great Joy!”

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY LUKE 2:8-14 #NBCCADVENT2016 INTRODUCTION VIDEO… https://youtu.be/7-NOZU2iPA8 (2:48) It is my hope that after watching the previous song that you have laughed so hard that your stomach hurts. Believe it or not, the song does have some high points ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah - In The First Person

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

An advent sermon about the life of John the Baptist and his parents as told from his Father Zechariah's perspective

Title: Zechariah - in the first person Text: Luke 1:5-25 and 3:1-20 Big idea: “May our prayers rise to heaven like incense.” It’s been 400 years since we have heard from a prophet. And as a result, things have been upside-down in our nation for far too long. We have long suffered under the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational