Sermons on Bcp Sunday Before Advent:

Jesus Has Come! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 13, 2021

Based on Luke 2:1-7 - Encourages hearers to consider the reasons that Jesus came & what our response should be.

“JESUS HAS COME!” Luke 2:1-7 FBCF – 12/12/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Last week started series, “Good New of Great Joy!” Looked at Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:2, 6 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in the land of the shadow of death, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Advent is a time for preparing our hearts with the hope of Jesus Chirst.

Preparing for Christmas Introduction- As we get closer to Christmas, the key to preparing for Christmas is staying focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason for Christmas. We as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Shepherds

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Of Love Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the candle of love

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Love John 3:14 – 21 Light is life, and we come seeking life and light in this Advent season. We light candles to remind us of the light of Jesus Christ, and last week we lit the candle of hope as a symbol of Christ who is our hope. This week, we come to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

"getting Ready For Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2018

Do our lives point Godward?

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves” Jeremiah 10:1-5 A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ornaments of silver and gold and a bright red bow on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 16, 2022

A study of how the Magi came to Bethlehem to honor Israel's newborn King

The three wise men came to the manger with gifts for baby Jesus. They brought gold and frankincense. But wait, there's myrrh! Here’s how Matthew tells the story. 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice In The Lord - Always!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Not rejoice in the Lord 'anyway' - but Rejoice in the Lord "Always".

REJOICE IN THE LORD - ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4-7. It was midnight, and in a certain prison in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his missionary companion Silas had been left to languish in chains in a dark dungeon. However, if we were to listen in at the door we would not hear the moans and groans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Promise In The Darkness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Isaiah the prophet communicated the prophecy about Immanuel to Ahaz. An angel communicated the promise of Jesus to Joseph. Ahaz responded in fear. Joseph responded in trust.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Most of you are familiar with the story: Joseph had learned that Mary was with child, and he was making plans to divorce her quietly. An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying to Joseph: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News For The Weak Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2021

God uses the weak to shame the strong; he does this by choosing the young Mary for the important task of bearing his Son.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next three weeks, we will look at different characters in the Christmas story to see how the birth of Jesus was good news of great joy for all of them, a poor young couple like Joseph and Mary, the marginalized shepherds, or even cosmic beings (angels). • We tend to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"god With Us: The Light Of The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2020

A sermon about light, darkness and the eternal Word.

“God with Us, The Light of the World” John 1:1-14 Do you know that within our solar system we are the 4th largest planet? 93 million miles away from us is our star—the sun. The sun is a pretty big star but it is no-where near as big as some of the other stars we know about. One such star is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing The Guest Room Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010

It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Fear, Or Not To Fear?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2008

Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord.

Title: To Fear, Or Not to Fear? Text: II Peter 3:8-15 The Big Idea: Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord. Introduction There is a 2008 remake in the works that debuts this month. However the original, based on the short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"it Wasn't A Very Hallmarkish Christmas"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 26, 2022

This was preached at a Christmas Eve service.

Title: It Wasn’t A Very Hallmark Christmas” Scripture: Mt. 1/Lk2 Type: Christmas Eve Message Where: GNBC Christmas Eve 2022 Intro: Tonight, I want to take us back in time to that 1st Christmas Eve. I want to compare and contrast the events, mindset, and mentality of the nativity of Christ to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come, Lord Jesus, Just Like Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2023

Isaiah prays for the Lord to come down like fire and shake things up. What for? It's the Advent Prayer.

12.3.23 Isaiah 64:1–9 (EHV) 1 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. 2 As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. 3 You did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran