Sermons on Anticipation:

3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2023

DECEMBER 17th, 2023.

Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 1:46-55, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28 A). A GARDEN OF JOY. Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11. Imagine yourself in ancient Israel celebrating that most solemn of feasts, the day of Atonement. This, however, is not just any old ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 1:46-55, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah Saw It Coming! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2023

Isaiah foreshadowed John the Baptist preparing a way for Christ.

Isaiah Saw It Coming! Jeffery Anselmi / General Comfort and Joy / Prophecy about Jesus; John the Baptist / Isaiah 40:3; Mark 1:2–4 Big Idea of the Message: Isaiah foreshadowed John the Baptist preparing a way for Christ. INTRODUCTION • We are a day away from Christmas! • I imagine the excitement ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3, Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving One Another

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 4, 2001

When the Body of Christ come into the revelation of what Christ taught the disciples in serving one another, we will be a step closer to that great wedding in the sky.

Luke 22:1-30 1-2 The "Feast of Unleavened Bread," immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Ex 12:15-20). FEASTS (Heb. moedh, an assembling, hagh, dance, or pilgrimage). The feasts, or sacred festivals, held an important place in Jewish religion. They were religious services ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Jan 10, 2001

Here are 4 people who needed a new beginning, perhaps you can realate to them.

NEW BEGINNINGS By: Chuck Henrix I think most of us like January first. Celebrations have been planned for tonight all over the place. Why? So we can celebrate, and if you will bring in the New Year. We look forward to the beginning of the New Year. We look forward with great anticipation to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge That Becomes Foolishness Or Foolishness That Becomes Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 21, 2005

4th of 4 on 1 Timothy 6 on Money. This messages deals with the deposit of trust and value that God has given to us. The Good News of Jesus is God’s wealth.

Knowledge that Becomes Foolishness or Foolishness that Becomes to Joy In celebration of our 25th year of marriage, Donna and I took a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. On one of our stops we drove to the top of a great volcano where we discovered that it can be cold, windy, and surprisingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2007

A sermon about the incarnation, the promise of God with Us

This sermon was written for an ecumenical service at a Retirement Community for Seniors. It is a revision of another of my advent sermons titled "Love in Advent". Sermon for Suites by the Lake – Advent – “A Child is Born” - November 24, 2007 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's An Advent?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 4, 2007

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

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Babies Change Things

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Immanuel, God With Us. He is hope for the hopeless and help for the helpless.

BABIES CHANGE THINGS Matthew 1__18-25 Advent 4 Sun, Dec 23, 2007 Fourth S. in Advent Year A Readings: First: Is. 7:10-17 Epistle: Rom. 1:1-7 Gospel: Matt. 1:18-25 Psalm: Psalm 24 Babies change things. Every young couple realizes that. When babies come unexpectedly, the event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Narnia: The Dawning Of Spring Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Dec 29, 2005

This is the third of three sermons based on "The Chronicles of Narnia."

The Dawning of Spring Narnia 3 (1 Thes. 4:13-18 12/25/05 Introduction: Always winter and never Christmas. 1. Imagine a land of perpetual winter. When the four Pevensie children entered Narnia they learned that it was always winter and never Christmas. Christmas is the most anticipated time of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While You're Waiting

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005

Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Marked For Life Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 25, 2003

Find out the importance of Gilgal in the life of the believer. The place of pruning, promise and presence.

MARKED FOR LIFE (From Grace to Victory) Joshua Chapter 5 From all appearances now was the time to attack the enemy. The people of Israel were filled with the excitement and motivation of having miraculously crossed the Jordan. They apparently knew the enemy was in disarray from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Super Out Of Supersize Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

This Message deals with Gluttony. It is the seventh message in the Seven Deadly Sins Series.

Proverbs 20:1 (NKJV) 20 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. The Bible describes this style of living as wanton living, living in the land of excess. We are that type of people; enough is never enough. Gluttony is taking more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:2, Philippians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping People Get Up Off The Mat When Life Gives Them A Body Slam

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004

The sermon has two purposes: 1) It is possible to get back up when life slaps you down, and 2) to present a booklet we prepared to use in crisis calling. (Booklet subject enclosed)

HELPING PEOPLE UP OFF THE MAT WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM A BODY SLAM John 14:1-3 Hope Christian Church, February 22, 2004 Dr. David L. Haun Years ago I had a friend who loved nothing more than to go to wrestling matches. What he loved most was when one wrestler picked up his opponent and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ