Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on C Advent 3:

showing 241-255 of 192,328
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Larry Wilson avatar

    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 4,888 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    3 Christmas Presents You Don't Have To Wait To Open

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 146 ratings
     | 118,228 views

    Exposition Luke 2:1-20

    3 Christmas Presents You Don’t Have to Wait to Open Luke 2:1-20 (v. 10-14) It’s Christmas Eve—almost time to open the presents. A little boy wanted a watch very badly for Christmas. Each day, the boy asked about his watch—“Dad can I please have a watch? Mom I really need a watch”, Every time he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Do You Hear What I Hear?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,532 views

    ADVENT 4(C) - Do you hear what I hear - - God’s joyful promises and God’s voice of blessing?

    DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? LUKE 1:39-45 DECEMBER 22,2002 LUKE 1:39-45 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,575 views

    Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

    A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Are We Prepared Yet?

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 30, 2006
     | 5,718 views

    1st Sunday of Advent, Series C. Preached at Beaver Creek Lutheran Mission, Forest City, Iowa 11/30/2003.

    Advent 1, Series C. “Are We Prepared Yet?” Luke 21:25-36. November 30, 2003 Forest City Lutheran Mission, Forest City, IA First of all, Happy New Year! Yes, that’s right! This morning we begin a new church year, as today is the First Sunday in Advent. And since we begin the Advent season ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Advent Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012
     | 4,824 views

    Over the last four weeks we have taken an aerial view of the life and times of Jesus. Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cross, and Mount of Ascension (Mt. of Olives.) We know He’s coming back (We don’t know hour, day) We are not totally in the dark either. These t

    Introduction: A Over the last four weeks we have taken an aerial view of the life and times of Jesus. 1 Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cross, and Mount of Ascension (Mt. of Olives.) a We know He’s coming back (We don’t know hour, day; Matt.24.36) b We are not totally in the dark ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Advent Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 5,236 views

    Do you remember the turning points as you moved from dating, to engagement, to marriage? The anticipation of graduation? Promotion? Buying a house? The arrival of a baby? Christmas morning?God had promised that He would send salvation, redeemer, Messi

    Advent 2 of 5 Introduction: A Do you remember the turning points as you moved from dating, to engagement, to marriage? The anticipation of graduation? Promotion? Buying a house? The arrival of a baby? Christmas morning? 1 You get so excited, thrilled and then the joy of when what you’ve ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Advent Is A Time Of Hope.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013
     | 3,591 views

    We learn that advent is a time of hope, Our God is a God of hope, hope gives us joy and peace, and we can abound in hope.

    Romans 15:11-14 Tonight is the Second Sunday of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But what is it exactly that we anticipate? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Do we anticipate the end of the world? Are we preparing our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Advent Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 7,272 views

    The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

    Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Advent 1 & 2

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015
     | 3,549 views

    The celebration of the first Advent reminds us that Jesus is coming again.

    Advent 1 & 2 December 13, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The celebration of the first Advent reminds us that Jesus is coming again. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Introduction: Advent: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Unlikely (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,503 views

    Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?

    THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Terror Of Advent"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    The text shares the terror of Advent by make us consider the suddenness of the event, the cleansing that will take place, and the possibilities am I ready or not.

    “The Terror of Advent” Malachi 3:1-4 1. What most people think about Advent? • Advent is a happy time and cheerful, it is the season of excitement, festive décor, beautiful music, Advent is filled with cheer, happy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Why Has This Happened To Me?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,252 views

    sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent, Year C, 2012

    Luke 1: 39 – 45 / Why Has This Happened To Me? Intro: Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it's the best time of the year. I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly Christmas; and when you walk down the street say Hello to friends you know and everyone you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Advent Themes - Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013
     | 5,624 views

    Advent Themes - HOPE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Hope (vs 3) (2). Faith (vs 5) (3). Love (vs 8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. • One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. • The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. • The problems began when ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Ash Wednesday: Year C

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon is for Ash Wednesday, Year C

    Ash Wednesday The Rev. Rian Adams At one time Advent was hands down my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a star, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. However, over time our culture has ruined Christmas with the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal