Sermons on C Advent 3:

Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Learns She Will Bear The Son Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Why do we remind ourselves of the coming of Jesus? I always wondered that as a child. The reason is very simple: The cares of this world, job, college, family, and the various pleasures of life can crowd out the true center of our lives, which is Jesus.

Welcome, officially to the Christmas season. As we call it, “advent.” Why do we have this season of advent? What is advent? Advent literally means “the arrival.” And specifically, the arrival of an important individual. So this advent season we’re going to be taking a journey, to recall and refresh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Heart Of Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon in the SC series pack, "The Heart of Christmas"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/169217 Last week we began Advent by studying the heart of Christmas as a season of hope. We see the faithfulness of God from his prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Brethren

Anchored With Hope Series

Contributed by David Zachrich on Nov 20, 2022

Life can feel fragile and dangerous. Things are beyond our control. And, worse, there is not always someone waiting to help us.

Psalm 130 Anchored with Hope Wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Friends in Christ, David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer at Drexel University, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

On That New Day

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 28, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 24:36-44 On That New Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s something about beginning a new year. On January first, we take down the old, dog-eared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 1, 2022

The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined.

The Peace of Christmas December 4, 2022 The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined. Galilee was under the control of the brutal Roman Empire. When the Romans captured a region or country, they ruled it with marshal law, and levied heavy taxes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Reason For The Season Series

Contributed by John Reid on Dec 12, 2022

There are major differences when it comes to the church and the world celebrating Christmas

CHRISTMAS vs The World & The Church For the World, Christmas is about Santa Claus. But for the Church, It’s about Jesus Christ. For the World, Christmas is about Charles Dicken’s Caricature: Ebenezer Scrooge. But for the Church, It’s about God the Father sending His Beloved Son: Immanuel, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: Other

Sovereign Deliverance: An Exposition Of Psalm 76

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2020

The LORD gives us peace in the face of our enemies.

Sovereign Deliverance: An Exposition of Psalm 76 Psalm 76 is said to have been written by the sons of Asaph who were a priestly guild in Jerusalem. As such, they were responsible for the conduct of worship at the Temple. We don’t know exactly when this psalm was written, but tradition suggests it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"god With Us: He Is Our Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 24, 2020

An Advent Sermon about the peace that only Christ can give.

“God with Us: He is Our Peace” Micah 5:2-5a It was during Advent of 2012, when Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and shot and killed 26 people, including 20 children between 6 and 7 years old, and 6 adult staff members. Earlier that day, Lanza shot ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pandemic Christmas And New Possibilities

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 18, 2020

A Christmas Reflection.

The Pandemic Christmas and New Possibilities Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, On this Christmas Day, we have a text from the Gospel according to Saint John (John 1:1-14) for our reflection: “In the beginning was the Word, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Other

Ang Pandemikong Pasko At Mga Bagong Posibilidad

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 19, 2020

Isang Pagninilay ng Pasko.

Ang Pandemikong Pasko at Mga Bagong Posibilidad Banal na kasulatan: Juan 1:1-14, Lucas 2:15-20, Lucas 1:1-14. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Sa Araw ng Pasko na ito, mayroon kaming teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint John (Juan 1: 1-14) para sa aming ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Other

Mary's Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020

When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Dec 21, 2020

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas!

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas! There are lots of books and bible teachings ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Message

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 22, 2020

Christmas Message

Christmas Message Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14. My dear sisters and brothers, I would like to share my Christmas message that surrounds with Christ’s birth. It has two purposes: 1. Celebrating Ordinary, & 2. Sharing Our Life. 1. Celebrating Ordinary: Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Other

Mensaje De Navidad

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2020

Mensaje de Navidad

Mensaje de Navidad Sagrada Escritura: Lucas 2:15-20 , Lucas 1:1-14. Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Me gustaría compartir mi mensaje navideño que rodea a Cristo 's nacimiento. Tiene dos propósitos: 1. Celebrando lo ordinario y 2. Compartiendo nuestra ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Other

Mensahe Ng Pasko

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2020

Mensahe ng Pasko

Mensahe ng Pasko Banal na kasulatan: Lucas 2:15-20 , Lucas 1:1-14. Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Nais kong ibahagi ang aking mensahe sa Pasko na pumapaligid kay Christ 's kapanganakan. Mayroon itong dalawang layunin: 1. Pagdiriwang ng Ordinaryo, & 2. Pagbabahagi ng ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Other