Sermons on C Advent 1:

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 2: Jesus Is The Savior PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 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

Advent 3: Jesus Is Worthy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores Jesus as the Worthy King, the journey of the Wise Men, and the joy found in worship and adoration.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joyous moment to gather together in this house of the Lord. It is a time to pause from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, to be still, to be quiet, and to reflect upon the Word of God. This morning, we're going to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Worship, Praise

Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas from the children. Can we have an adult Christmas?

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3 Dec 10, 2005 Matt 1:18-25; 2:13-14, 19-23 Intro: I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas. Of course we need to reclaim Christmas from the crass secularism and commercialism that substitutes “happy holidays” for “merry Christmas”, and that makes gathering around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Pictures Of Hope- Advent 2

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

If the patriarchs can be pointers of promise, then the words of the prophets such as Isaiah can paint pictures of hope.

Pictures of hope Text Isaiah 9: 2- 7 (NIV) Introduction Last week in our first Sunday of Advent, we looked at Noah and Abraham, two of the Patriarchs of whom the first candle of the advent wreath is said by some to signify. We looked at the promises God made to them and how those promises, in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Advent 4: Jesus Is Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 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

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

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

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2020

A sermon based on Psalm 1 challenging the hearer to consider what it means to live a life blessed by God.

“THE BLESSED LIFE” Psalm 1 FBCF – 5/17/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Rachel & I danced to “Happy” by Pharell at her wedding. People want to be happy. The Hebrew word for “Blessed” means “happy.” What do you think of when you think of a blessed life – a happy life? What are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Obedience: The Message Of Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 20, 2018

Matthew 1:18-25 highlights that obedience as seen through the: 1) The Predicament of Joseph (Matthew 1:18-19), 2) The Point to Joseph (Matthew 1:20-21), 3) The Prophecy for Joseph (Matthew 1:22-23), and 4) The Performance of Joseph (Matthew 1:24-25)

Families have various expectations for one another at Christmas. Regardless of how far away you might live, many times they expect a visit or even a grand get together for Christmas. Regardless of the reason, the various means of travel from air, train or road are often congested and difficult. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Other

A Royal Nativity: The Inbreaking Of The Holy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The coming of the promised King.

A ROYAL NATIVITY: THE IN-BREAKING OF THE HOLY. Luke 2:1-20. 1. A ROYAL NATIVITY (Luke 2:1-7). When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist

1 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 22, 2025

c/o Barbara Pursey, PhD, Debuque Seminary, from PRRMI, 1984

8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith [d]by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of [e]healing [f]by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the [g]effecting of [h]miracles, and to another ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard