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Advent Week 1: Hope - "hope In The Coming Light" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

In this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

Advent Week 1: Hope - "Hope in the Coming Light" Dear friends, in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. We begin by: Acknowledging the Darkness: There is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Psalm 27:1, Malachi 4:2, Romans 15:13, Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 23:4, Hebrews 6:19, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"There Is Joy In The Lord"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002

We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Joy?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Dec 22, 2007

This sermon was preached on Gaudete (Joy) Sunday (3rd sunday in Advent). I wasn’t feeling very joy-filled, though I felt called to preach on joy (and used that hesitancy as part of the sermon focus). It’s my best "grumpy sermon on joy" ever.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for me. My wallet was stolen last Wednesday. My step-grandfather died – two days ago. I woke up feeling sick and lost my voice - yesterday. Almost got stuck in the snow last night. Had to park around the corner and traipse home in the deep snow with the wind whipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Which Finds God's Favor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Using Mary response to the angel to demonstrate how faith is both what we believe to be true as well as our actions.

Last week we looked at keeping the faith in the midst of disappointments and difficult circumstances, when it seems like God is far away. This past Monday my devotions took me to Psalm 77, which was written by a man, Asaph (one of several music leaders whose job it was to sing before the Lord in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Methodist

Full Term Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Each of us has been given the seed of faith as well. When God first became real to you, you had from that point on the same privilege and responsibility to bring the miracle of Christ in you to full term fruition. Christ died and rose again not that you w

Myah Hope was given the news that she was pregnant. Like most mothers to be, she dreamed of what giving birth to a child and raising them would be like. But when she was 19 weeks pregnant, she was told that something was wrong with her baby's head. The doctor said that she had no brain. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

"Christmas Time Again"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Nov 28, 2010

This is a study of the first chapter of Luke leading up to the birth of Jesus

Christmas Time Again Prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, oh prepare the way, Emmanuel is coming, will we be ready to meet our Lord and King? This is the question people have asked over the centuries. Will we be ready? Is Jesus Christ really coming back? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian Church

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 3, 2012

God kept on because He had promised to send a Lamb into the world to die for sin.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 9th, 2012 Luke 1:26-38 BEHOLD THE LAMB PREPARED Way back in the dawn of time, man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. • At that time, God promised man that there would come One Who would balance the scales • Defeat evil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Is Provided

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 19, 2012

We have been watching as God’s plan to send His Lamb into the world has unfolded.

Luke 2:1-20 THE LAMB is PROVIDED Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 16th 2012 Intro: We have been watching as God’s plan to send His Lamb into the world has unfolded. • When man fell/sin/Garden of Eden • God made a promise/Redeemer would one day come. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Is Praised Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 19, 2012

What we see here can teach us some things about the matter of praise.

Luke 2:21-38 THE LAMB PRAISED Pastor Allan Kircher Dec 23rd 2012 Intro: • It is two days before Christmas. • Presents will be given and received. • Meals have been eaten • The festivities are coming to an end of another year. That lime green scarf you will receive will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Mess That Mary’s Mission Created Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

your expectations of Christmas

Advent # 3 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 The Mess that Mary’s Mission Created Christmas is weighed down with expectations! Somehow every year we think this one will be different. I’ll finally find the perfect gift. Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

The heart of the Christmas story

Advent # 4 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He's Making A List

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 16, 2013

We are told that Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice,There is a more important list I want to talk to you about this morning. You may not be aware that God has a list. It is the most important list that can be found in HEAVEN or on EARTH.

TITLE: HE’S MAKING A LIST SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 20:15 You better watch out! Better not cry! Better not pout! I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is comin’ to town. He’s making a list and checking it twice. He’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2011

"The Blessed Hope" through the coming of Christ is shown through salvation from: 1) The Penalty (Titus 2:11), 2) The Power (Titus 2:12), 3) The Presence (Titus 2:13), and 4) The Possession (Titus 2:14) of sin.

Charles Lewis gave an a tongue in cheek warning this week: "To my atheist brothers and sisters: Greetings! This is a reminder of the sinister period we are moving into. It is the time of the year we should all be preparing ourselves for the difficult road ahead. Be vigilant! As you know — or should ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Other

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011

Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene