Sermons on B C P Advent 2:

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005

A summary of the "Christian Behavior" section of C. S. Lewis’ classic Mere Christianity

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #3 “Mere Christianity (part 2)” Philippians 2.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity is important not only because of the way it articulates what Christians believe (and why) but how we are to behave (and why). In fact twelve chapters of the book are devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Mark's Gospel Begins With A Freak

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 16, 2005

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, series "B"

2nd Sunday in Advent December 4, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we might hear your word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Grace.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000

Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent

Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2000 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Heavenly Father, thank you for your unexpected grace and the Word of promise that we have inherited eternal life because of your Son. Amen. Title: “God’s Grace.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

The 3 B's Of Commitment

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Aug 15, 2003

Thanks to Pastors Bo Dunford, Fred Elliott, for their outlines. God moved me with nuggets from your outlines. The need for Commitment in this hour. Ps.37:1-5, Pr.3:5-6,16:3, Rom.12:1-2,I Pet.4:19

WHAT ARE YOU COMMITTED TO? Ps 37: 5, Pr. 3:5-6, 16: 3, Rom.12: 1-2, I Pet. 4:19. There are close to 100 million Church members in America and yet, why are we not making more of a moral and spiritual impact? Why is it, that on Sunday morning, hundreds of churches have empty pews? Why are so many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The B-I-B-L-E

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 6, 2025

On Bible Sunday, we celebrate God’s Word as living, active, and true—a source of comfort, courage, and eternal hope that has withstood every test of time. Discover why the Bible is more than a book—it’s God’s personal letter to us.

Good MORNING, and Happy Bible Sunday. As I begin, I’ll acknowledge something we all know but rarely say out loud: there is a reason that the Bible has very thin, see through pages, and that’s because it is a really, really big book, and would probably weigh twice as much if it was printed on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Anglican

The Three "P's" Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Feb 27, 2013

Sermon from Romans 1 to encourage the believer to live the Gospel.

The Three P’s of The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7) 1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The First Taste Of Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2021

Transfiguration: the power of the glory to come.

THE FIRST TASTE OF THE GLORY. Mark 9:1-13. Jesus spoke of a time when He, ‘the Son of man’ would appear ‘in the glory of His Father with all the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). Then He made the surprising announcement, “That there be some that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The A-B-C Steps To Get Your Prayers Answered By God

Contributed by David Gualin on Apr 4, 2001

Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8

THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Advent

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

The first coming of Jesus brought to us "the Word which became flesh," We beheld His Glory," and "Grace upon Grace. This is a different way to talk about why Jesus coming in the flesh is so important.

The First Advent (John 1:14-18) Intro: A. Its a time of year when some Christian denominations talk about “Advent.” The word simply means “the coming of someone or something important.” Traditionally “advent” is the four Sundays prior to Christmas Day, in which people celebrate the coming of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:14-18, Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: A Cause For Celebration

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2016

"The Lord is Risen!" "He is risen indeed!"

A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24. The Orthodox Celebrant passes in and out amongst his congregation, repeating his announcement in the indigenous language of each people group: ‘The Lord is Risen!’ Each ethnic group answers in their own native tongue: ‘He is risen indeed!’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Wandering In The Darkness? And How Do We Get Out? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

Advent gives us time to bear witness to Jesus

Mark 1:1-8 We gather on this the second Sunday of Advent with joyful expectations of another Christmas season with the sacred and secular traditions that Christmas brings. We can see the excitement in the faces of children who patiently wait for Christmas Day. It's harder for them to concentrate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas In Isaiah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2017

The virgin shall conceive ... and call his name - With Us the God.

CHRISTMAS IN ISAIAH. 1. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23. “Behold the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, ‘with us the God’.” There are those in the church today - in its hierarchy, and teaching in its seminaries - who want us to think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 11:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advent Adventure

Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Dec 6, 2003

Repentance leads to an adventure with Christ.

The ADVENT ADVENT-ure 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2during the high priesthood of Annas and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"It's Hard To Be Humble" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3)

“It’s hard to be humble” -Psalm 131, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3) Introduction…some Country/Western theology I want to share a story I heard last week in our adult Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-8, Psalm 131:1

Denomination: Congregational