Sermons on B Advent 2:

He's Worth Searching For!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 21, 2003

Message about the Magi and what we can learn from them.

He¡¦s Worth Searching For! Matthew 2:1-12 December 21, 2003 Introduction In this last Sunday before Christmas, I wanted us to look at a part of the Christmas story that we are all familiar with, or at least in a sense. As we look at the story of the wise men, I want to ask you a trivia ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Present And Future Kingdom

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 16, 2005

God’s plan from the beginning was for his creation from Adam and Eve to the present day to be part of His Kingdom. From Scripture we discover several facts about the Kingdom of God.

A Present and Future Kingdom Luke 1:26-33 “And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:33 (NLT) Luke’s gospel gives us two historical birth announcements. The first announcement was to elderly Zechariah, with the angel Gabriel informing him that his elderly wife, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

- Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Dec 22, 2000

Christmas Sermon

Today I want to launch us into this message with a reading from one of the great minds of theology Dr. Seuss . . . I have here copy "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" A favorite Dr. Seuss book . . . I want to read a portion of it to you (Read pages 1-2 of the story) Every Who Down in Who-ville, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 23, 2004

Jesus has made salvation available to all people. Why are not all people saved? When the Doorbell to our heart rings, am I home???

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 26, 2004 “When the Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?” Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have already had someone stop by your house at this Christmas season or will sometime before the end of December? How did you know they were at your door? You might ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem, The House Of Bread

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 28, 2001

The spiritual significance of the tiny town of Christ’s birth.

Five or six miles southwest of Jerusalem lay the tiny town of Bethlehem in the Judean hills. It was here that man’s eyes first saw God in the flesh. Why this place and not another of so many other possibilities? Of course it was the home of Joseph and Mary’s ancestors - the city of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The One And Only Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in the Advent Series "The Prophets Foretold." Pinpoints Jesus as the only one who fulfills the prophecies.

The One and Only Years ago a hydroelectric dam was to be built across a valley in Maine. The people in the town were to be relocated and the town itself submerged. During the time between the initial decision and the completion of the dam, the town, which had once been well-kept, fell into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Angels' Plea For Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 10, 2006

The angels gave the Christmas message. Will you deny and doubt, are you uncertain but willing to surrender, are you ready to accept and act, and do you believe and will you broadcast the good news?

The Angels’ Plea for Peace Luke 2:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/10/06 Yesterday I drove up to Milwaukee to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday with my four sisters. One of my sisters had a pretty cool idea a couple weeks ago. She told all of us to order a black t-shirt with the words, “Mom likes me best” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

O Come, O Come Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 27, 2007

To show nature and character of our Savior – the incarnate God.

O COME, O COME EMMANUEL Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #3 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-12 Special Note: This sermon will employ an A Capella vocalist to sing one verse of the Christmas hymn at strategic points throughout the sermon. Sermon Objective: To show nature and character of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ's Coming Produces Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 2, 2003

ADVENT 1(ILCW-A) - Christ’s coming produces peace: not necessarily for the world, but always for every believer.

CHRIST’S COMING PRODUCES PEACE Isaiah 2:1-5 - November 30, 2003 ISAIAH 2:1-5 21This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest News

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002

We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004

Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 64:1

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is This Christ?

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 18, 2003

Who is this Christ that was born and given to us? The author of the Letter to the Hebrews unwraps this precious gift God has given us.

Who is this Christ? Hebrews 1:1-14 Jeff Armbrester Introduction Christmas gifts are exciting to open. As soon as we see the gift wrapped in its beautiful wrapping, we begin trying to figure out what’s inside. First, we notice the size of the gift. “Is it the right size to be the special gift ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Deceptive Gift Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2007

This is a seeker friendly Christmas sermon which looks at the gifts of the Wise men which unwrap the Christ child.

The gift can look deceptive… As a farewell present to thank you for your company with us this evening, I have a gift here for you to share, at first glance the gift won’t look much, as its wrapped up in news paper But as you take the trouble to unwrap it find a beautiful box of Terry’s all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Myrrh Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist