Sermons on C Advent 3:

Preparing For The Guest Of Honor

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 13, 2003

Jesus came as a baby in a manger, now he is coming as the King of Kings, we must get ready.

Preparing for the Guest of Honor Isaiah 40:1-11 ISA 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing The Way At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005

John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

He's Worth Searching For!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 21, 2003

Message about the Magi and what we can learn from them.

He¡¦s Worth Searching For! Matthew 2:1-12 December 21, 2003 Introduction In this last Sunday before Christmas, I wanted us to look at a part of the Christmas story that we are all familiar with, or at least in a sense. As we look at the story of the wise men, I want to ask you a trivia ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Would You Just Answer Me! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002

We rejoice in a God who answers.

WOULD YOU JUST ANSWER ME! Luke 1:13 (5-17) S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO ANSWERS. ?: Inductive (How?) KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Zechariah how God responds to our prayers. The ____ way God responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Christ Candle"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2007

Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.

“The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

- Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A "Mary Worshiper"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 1, 2004

The Magnificat is an incredible moment of worshiping God. This sermon identifies 6 things we need to do, not to worship Mary, but to worship LIKE Mary.

- Being a “Mary Worshiper” does not mean that we worship Mary, but that we worship like Mary. Becoming a “Mary Worshiper”: 1. “Mary worshipers” focus their eyes up, not in. - v. 46 - “magnifies the Lord.” - while there is certainly a need for reflection and self-examination in worship, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Adoration Of The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2006

This sermon examines three responses to the birth of Jesus.

Scripture Today is the third Sunday of Advent. For this season of Ad-vent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Hope

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003

Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 35:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"When The Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 23, 2004

Jesus has made salvation available to all people. Why are not all people saved? When the Doorbell to our heart rings, am I home???

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 26, 2004 “When the Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?” Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have already had someone stop by your house at this Christmas season or will sometime before the end of December? How did you know they were at your door? You might ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Unto Us

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

The prophecy of Isaiah was more than just an abstract description of the coming Messiah; it tells us of the personal application of his titles.

The passage in Isaiah 9: 6-7 is one of the spectacular prophecies given in the book of Isaiah about Messiah’s coming. I have read this passage many times, sung it, and heard it read. This week, however, two words have come alive in my spirit; two little words that change the whole perspective of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From The Manger

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

One can learn many lessons meditating on the circumstances of Christ’s birth

LESSONS FROM THE MANGER (Luke 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. THE MANGER TEACHES US: 1) THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST --He stepped off the Exhaulted Throne, and into a Lowly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-45

Denomination: Baptist

Highway Construction

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

Repentance is about preparing the way for our Lord, for the King. This Advent sermon uses the metaphor of road work to explore repenting of sin and unforgiveness.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the second Sunday of Advent belongs to John the Baptizer…the one whose job it was to announce the imminent coming of the Christ. In all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—the ministry of John the Baptizer prepares the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed