Sermons on B Advent 1:

Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Learns She Will Bear The Son Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Why do we remind ourselves of the coming of Jesus? I always wondered that as a child. The reason is very simple: The cares of this world, job, college, family, and the various pleasures of life can crowd out the true center of our lives, which is Jesus.

Welcome, officially to the Christmas season. As we call it, “advent.” Why do we have this season of advent? What is advent? Advent literally means “the arrival.” And specifically, the arrival of an important individual. So this advent season we’re going to be taking a journey, to recall and refresh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2025

Throughout the New Testament, we are told how much we are loved by Jesus, it was his gift of Love that led to the first Christmas

The words that were just read, came from the prayer of Jesus, in the garden just before he was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the temple guards. And you’re thinking, that’s a weird advent reading. Maybe, or maybe not. This Advent season your preaching team has been focusing on Gifts from the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hope, Life’s Anchor

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 3, 2024

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation, marking the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming" or "arrival."

Title: Hope, Life’s Anchor Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovery Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2008

Until you go, you’ll never know; until you know, you’ll never grow; until you grow, you’ll never glow.

Christmas Questions: Discovery Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 11/30/08 Our culture really gets into Christmas cards. It’s reported that Americans send 2.1 billion of them each year. Hallmark alone has more than 2,700 Christmas card designs. I confess that, like Nathan in our drama, I don’t always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"overflowing With Love And Joy: The Heart Of Christmas"

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 20, 2024

Advent joy is the deep, unshakable delight that comes from knowing Christ is near—our hearts rejoice not because of perfect circumstances, but because of His perfect presence."

Title: "Overflowing with Love and Joy: The Heart of Christmas" Text: Joy: John 15:11 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Love: 1 John 4:9-10 "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Law, Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent John the Baptist Preaching Repentance

2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "Law, Grace" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph's First Dream

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Compared to Luke's romantic view of the Christmas event, Matthew includes deliberate shock points. This begins with Joseph's first dream. Watch this worship video online at https://vimeo.com/fruitportcrc

This Advent Season, we’ll be preaching from Matthew 1 and 2. Compared to the nostalgic romanticism of the Luke’s Christmas story, Matthew offers a shocking realism to these events. Matthew 1:18 – Matthew 2:23 offers us a distinct pattern. What ties these verses together is the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Living Near The Light, But Not In It Series

Contributed by Mona Kartikasari Jonathan on Dec 29, 2025

Tonight, Christmas Eve is not about more decoration, more celebration, or more noise. It is about one honest question before God: Am I living in the true Light—or only close enough to feel its glow?

INTRODUCTION: CHRISTMAS, LIGHT, AND HONEST QUESTIONS Church, tonight we gather on Christmas Eve—a night filled with light and meaning. Wherever we go during this season, we see lights everywhere. Homes are decorated, streets are glowing, and Christmas trees are shining. We light candles and sing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World, His humble birth, and the glory of His future return.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as a family knit together by the love of Christ. We gather as children of the Most High, eager and ready to bask in the warmth of His Word. As our hearts align in worship, we open our minds to understand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 1:4-5, John 8:12

Topics: Advent, Christ Candle

Christmas Test

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2024

Some questions about Christmas and answers.

CHRISTMAS TEST: By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YouTube: Wade Hughes 1 WHO WERE THE FIRST VISITORS TO COME TO SEE BABY JESUS? 2. WHAT COLOR ARE THE BERRYS ON THE HOLLY BUSH AND WHAT DO THEY REPRESENT? 3. WHAT MADE FROSTY THE SNOW MAN COME TO LIFE? 4. What do people get if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Micah's Shepherd King Wk 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Dec 13, 2008

In this third week of Advent we continue to "Major on the Minors" as Pastor Terry looks at the Prophecy of Micah of the one who would come to deliver Israel from captivity and how that same One has come to deliver you and I.

Again on this third week of Advent we are “majoring on the Minors” as we consider a prophetic word from the Book of Micah. The entire book that bears his name speaks of a redeemer who is unmatched in His compassion toward sinners and His desire to pardon. In one of the prophet’s visions he sees ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Treasure The Treasure”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 14, 2018

Mary got the message! Beginning that time, the Word from eternity came into our own earthly existence .... and THE WORD BECAME FLESH! Christ is taking shape in her womb. LET US NOW ALSO PONDER IN OUR HEARTS THE TREASURE IN TREASURE...

“TREASURE THE TREASURE” Luke 2:19; Matthew 6:21 “Mary treasured all these things and reflected (ponder) on them in her heart.” (NiV) “but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” (NLT) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed