Sermons about Anticipating Advent

Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009

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It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

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The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Series

Contributed by Peter Anthony on Dec 30, 2000

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Prepare for the Coming of God

2nd Sunday Advent 10 December 2000 ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’ (Luke 1:4) Some scholars believe that John had known from very early in his life that the Event of the Ages was at hand, and that he had been born to herald its arrival. Reared in daily view of Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Advent

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 26, 2021

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Advent mean coming so we need to keep calm, carry on, and keep hoeing.

Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1. It’s an great time to turn to God. That’s Advent • The word Advent means “coming” and it is the time each year in which we prepare ourselves for the arrival of Jesus at Christmas. We’re invited to come or turn to Jesus • We are invited to look forward in hope. To put our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Hope,waiting, Anticipation And Longing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002

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A sermon for the first Sunday in Advnet Lectinary series B Waiting for Christ to come

First Sunday In Advent Mark 13:24-37 HOPE, WAITING, ANTICIPATION and LONGING. 24 ¶ "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Coming Attractions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 1, 2015

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What if we anticipated the second coming of Jesus Christ the way we anticipate the new Star Wars movie?

December 18, 2015 is the date everyone…and I mean everyone…has been waiting on. That’s the date the latest installment of Star Wars will be released. It must be the most anticipated coming attraction of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins again (or continues, whichever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

God Has Arrived

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

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A sermon explaining the meaning of Advent and the anticipation of the coming Messiah.

All right open up your Bible here on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, to Luke Chapter 1, and I want to talk this morning about this title, “God Has Arrived.” And that’s the meaning of the Advent, the longing, the awareness that God was coming, that God was going to arrive, that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Unveiled: Exploring The Timeless Themes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023

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As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries.

Advent Unveiled: Exploring the Timeless Themes As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries. Join me as we unveil the significance of each traditional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, Luke 2:10-11, John 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Joy - A Visionary View Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2023

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On this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming.

A Visionary View of Joy Dear friends, on this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming. Today, our hearts are drawn to the transformative power of joy as we explore ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

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Mary receives the announcement that she is going to have a baby. The focus of the message the excitement that comes with anticipating the birth of a child. We’ll explore the excitement and anticipation we have for Christmas. The title of the sermon will b

What do you want for Christmas? Have you made out your list? Have you been shopping to see what you may want this year? We enjoy gifts. I do. I still get excited about opening gifts. Gifts say a lot. They are windows into our soul because they reveal what our true desires are. Gifts tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Symbols Of Advent And The Reality Of Advent

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2022

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In this sermon we walk through the symbols of Advent (candles and wreath) and point it all back to the reality of Advent which is Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Symbols of Advent and the Reality of Advent Text: Romans 5:1-11 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well, we’re getting closer to the day when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I hope you all have been thinking about that. Not just in a shallow way… you know… not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

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The Promise of Advent. We have established that there is a need for Advent & now flowing out of that need let’s reflect on the promise that God made of the advent of Christ in order to meet that need.

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent, as I mentioned last week, means the coming or the arrival. Historically, Advent has been a time for Christians to reflect on the meaning of the coming of Christ. And that is what I am trying to help us do over these 4 Sundays of Advent. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Advent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

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Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at the meaning of Advent by discussing the symbolism of the Advent wreath and the multi-colored candles.

I have entitled our message this morning “The Advent of Christ.” This coming Wednesday evening we will be decorating the Christmas tree in preparation for the Christmas season. In many churches across America, decorating the sanctuary, which is sometimes called “Hanging the Greens,” is the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What's An Advent?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 4, 2007

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We celebrate Christmas and Advent every year but do we really know why we celebrate these traditions? Most people don’t know the why behind colors, candles, wreaths and when you understand the why behind a tradition we will find that it will become truly

What’s an Advent? Pastor Ryan Akers IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! Have you gone nuts yet? The world throws too much confusion on us during holidays. (presents, TV shows, decorations, Christmas trees, black shopping days) (why do people shop on days they know it will be crazy?, happy holidays or merry ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

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It is during this season of Advent that we focus on hope and that hope is centered on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent is not just about preparing for the coming of the Christ child. It is also about looking to the Second Coming of Jesus

The Hope of Advent Ephesians 2:1-10 In the 19th century, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for the Second Coming of Christ. One such prophecy was an Adventist leader name William Miller. After studying Daniel 8, Miller predicted that Christ would return on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

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