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Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016

I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Catholic

Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009

Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2019

How do you like 2 to 1 odds?

On the First Sunday of Advent, we light the first candle, traditionally called the Candle of Hope to remember to hopefully look for the coming of Christ. The virtue of hope originates from God through the grace of faith. It draws the Christian towards God, providing him or her with hope in God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019

The same sign given to Ahaz and Joseph is given to you and me. "The virgin has conceived and has given birth to a Son. And He is Emmanuel. God with us." His name is Jesus.

Sometimes dreams are prompted by impressions and “residues” of the previous day that we take into our sleep, thus Joseph’s dream consists in his waking, conscious desire to protect Mary, preserve his own honor and resolve the dilemma of Mary’s pregnancy by divorcing her quietly. God uses Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Catholic

Advent Day 1: Hope Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

Jesus will be called wonderful.

Sermon - Advent 1 - 2019- Wonderful - Our society is known for labeling, or stigmatizing other people. - I was offended when I realized that I was lumped into the group of millennials, mainly because of majority of their misguided ideas. - Then I came across the stigma ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Day 2: Love Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

Jesus will be called Counselor.

Sermon - Advent 2 - 2019- Counselor - As we continue to look at the names given for Christ, there is a reality that has to be expressed. - This is no mere man/mortal. - This is God, with all power & authority, making His presence known, & seen by man. - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

4th Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 18, 2020

This sermon shows how miracles happen. This is a brief meditation that could also be used for a Blue Christmas service or for Christmas Eve.

Every year during the Advent season, advertisers and retailers will frequently used the expression, “The magic of Christmas.” Well, the kind of Christmas magic that they're talking about is a trick that retailers play on us that makes our money disappear. The true Christmas is not about magic. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

I Saw Two Advents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023

From the obscurity of the manger to the universality of the lightning flash.

I SAW TWO ADVENTS. Luke 17:20-25. LUKE 17:20-21. The Pharisees were expecting a glorious, wholly visible coming of “the kingdom of God.” What they could not recognise was that the kingdom of God was here already, “The kingdom of God cometh not with observation,” Jesus pointed out, because “the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Begins: The Message Of Hope Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2023

Advent begins with the candle of Hope, moves to light, then to peace and finally to the Joy of Christmas. The story of Joseph is a beacon of hope in a world of sorrow. Keep hope alive!

Sermon – Advent Begins: The Message of Hope Scripture Lesson: Genesis 39:1-4 “And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-4, Romans 8:28, Job 19:25-27, Isaiah 9:6-7, Zechariah 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Advent 5: Jesus Is Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

This sermon explores how we can emulate the shepherds' faith-filled response to the birth of Christ, by hearing, heeding, and honoring God's message. Key

Good morning, beloved. What a blessing it is to gather together in this sacred space, to bask in the light of God's love, and to share in the communion of His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the cusp of a grand narrative, a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and as vibrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Shepherds, Heard, Responded

Acts 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 29, 2020

Peter's Risk Taking

Peter and John 1. The Medical Report 2. The Authority to Heal 3. Faith in Healing A. The sick person (Matthew 9: 27-31) B. The intermediary (Matthew 8: 10) C. The person praying for healing 4. The Timing - God's, not ours A. John 5: 19 B. Philippians 2: ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2017

1) The Gospel that Strengthens Believers (Romans 16:25a), 2) The Gospel that Proclaims Jesus Christ (Romans 16:25b), and 3) The Gospel that Reveals God’s Mystery (Romans 16:25c–27).

As Canadians, this is a strange weekend. We watch, from afar, our brothers and sisters in the United States, celebrate Thanksgiving. Enjoying many of the same benefits that they enjoy, in many ways we can eco their thanks. Most rightly, we can join them in giving thanks and praise to our Lord as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Other

"God’s ‘text’ For Graduates"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"God’s ‘Text’ for Graduates"

Proverbs 3:1-6 "God’s ‘Text’ for Graduates" 1. The Consideration Of Wisdom - 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: Notice the Fatherly tone of the book of Proverbs –Wisdom Pilots Our Paths - 2. The Consolation Of Wisdom - (a) The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Blood Of Sprinkling

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2019

Abel's blood cried out for vengeance, but Jesus' blood goes on speaking gracious words of mercy.

THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING. Hebrews 12:22-24. The first mention of the sprinkling of blood is found in the institution of the Passover (Exodus 12:7). The writer to the Hebrews explains the significance of this: it is ‘lest he that destroyed the firstborn might touch them’ (cf. Hebrews 11:28). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare Hearts For Jesus' Arrival

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 8, 2004

ADVENT 2(B) - Prepare hearts for Jesus’ return by recognizing our sinful ways and then looking to Jesus’ forgiveness.

PREPARE HEARTS FOR JESUS’ ARRIVAL (Outline) MARK 1:1-8 - December 5, 2004 - ADVENT 2 1The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3"a voice of one calling in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran