Sermons on B C P Advent 3:

Advent-A Sanctuary Of Misfits

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 3, 2010

Advent and Christmas Sermon. An old testament look at Advent from the prophet Zephaniah. A the true mission and purpose of the church. Good sermon about making people feel like they belong to and are welcome to the body of Christ the church.

Advent—A Sanctuary of Misfits "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV) Intro: The prophet Zepheniah gives us an old testament glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 2014 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2014

OT prophecy regarding the Advent. The "Stone not cut by human hands" in the Daniel 2 is the Messiah born of a virgin in the NT. Did Daniel understand that Nebuchadnezzar's dream was a prophecy of the coming Kingdom of God to be initiated by Jesus' birth?

A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his little brother, but he got distracted. The 3 year old, little Billy, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Introduction To Joshua (Part B) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010

Sermon 2 of the series. In our first sermon, we saw that Israel has a new leader. Now we find them ready to inherit a new land. This is a land very important to Israel. And it is a land that is very important to God. Was then, still is! Let's look at what

THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part B) Calvary Baptist Church July 20, 2003 I wish to thank Warren Wiersbe for much of the material in our study today. I highly recommend to you without reservation His Be Series, now being collected as the Bible Exposition Commentary, His Expository ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2021

1) The Love of the Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11–16), 2) The Love for the Shepherd’s Flock (Ezekiel 34:17–22), and the 3) The Love of the Messianic Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:23–24).

Ezekiel 34:11-24. 11 “For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. 12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-24

Denomination: Other

Rejoice In The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2011

1) Let the Earth by Joyful (Psalm 97:1–6). 2) Let the People be Joyful (Psalm 97:7–9). 3) Let the Righteous be Joyful (Psalm 97:10–12).

Santa Claus and his company are no longer at the North Pole! There’s something of an all-points bulletin - or whatever is the polar equivalent - out on the famous Claus household. The whole batch of them, consisting of the familiar Santa, his wife (first name unknown) Mrs. Claus, and the band of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Other

Advent The Coming Of Christ The Tiger

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

Sermon for Advent 4

Advent 4 Year C Preached 20 Dec 15 Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Luke 1:39-55 (The Magnificat) We are here at the last feast day in our march to the celebration of Christ’s nativity. We stand on the precipice of an event that literally reordered the entire creation, the coming of the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022

We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

“I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Advent 2: Jesus Is The Savior PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Explores the significance of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as our solution to sin and our source of sustaining strength.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's a joy to gather with you today as we stand on the precipice of a new revelation, a new understanding, and a new appreciation of the Word of God. We are here, not simply to hear, but to be transformed by the truth that God has for us today. It's not a mere ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Topics: Jesus, Savior

A Jain Believer In Christ - Manilal C. Parekh

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 31, 2003

The Jains can see that at the cross, Jesus won the final victory and became an authentic Jain (i.e. conqueror). Jesus shall draw all men to Himself, and among them the Jains.

"But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." Intro Manilal C. Parekh was born in 1885 in Rajkot, western Gujarat, India, belonging to the Bania Jain community. He was attracted to Christ when during in illness when in 1903 after entering University he read the book ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Knows Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

The fear and the respect of the ever-present, all-knowing God.

THE GOD WHO KNOWS ME. Psalm 139. What convinced me of the reality of the God of the Bible - “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) - was not intellectual argument, but personal encounter. This occurred in two phases: first in a sense of guilt and dread at the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 1: Jesus The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores the divine announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 1:26-38, emphasizing the hope and certainty His coming brings in a chaotic and unpredictable world. Key

Good morning, family of faith. It's a joy to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the glorious privilege we all share - the privilege to gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to honor Him, to learn from His Word, and to grow in our understanding of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Titles Of Jesus, Incarnation

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

3 Excuses that we make-3 Expectations we should have and 3 promiese to be fulflled

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises Matthew 25:14-25:30 Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow My Leader

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2018

Receive not the grace of God in vain.

FOLLOW MY LEADER. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. In his earlier letter, Paul had spoken of himself and others as ‘God’s fellow-workers’ (1 Corinthians 3:9). The word for “fellow-workers” gives us our English word, ‘synergy’, which speaks of a combined effort, a co-operation with God if you will. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 4: Jesus Is Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Encourages understanding and embodying Jesus' teachings of truth, justice, and joy, guided by the wisdom and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear congregation. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, in the heartening presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, on the precipice of understanding, looking towards the horizon of enlightenment that our faith promises ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Topics: Presents, Presence

How We Should Wait On The Advent? A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2025

What is to be our attitude as we wait for the return of Jesus? Also, what should we be doing while we wait? For the Third Sunday in Advent, Year A, 2025

How Should We Wait for the Advent? James 5:7–10 NKJV Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10, James 5:1-6, James 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible