Sermons on Christmas Sunday:

Jesus Is The Christ For All Time

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 6, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series A

3rd Sunday in Advent, December 16, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, help us to recognize that you are true to your promise to redeem us from our sin and death. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Jigsaw

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon for dvent Sunday intruducing the themes of Advent

I suppose I should start the sermon this morning by wishing you all ’Happy New Year.’ But before you think that I’ve completely blown it, let me explain – at least for those who weren’t here last Sunday evening. Today is new year – not that we’ve fast forwarded to Jan 1; not is it Chinese New Year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

Mark's Gospel Begins With A Freak

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 16, 2005

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, series "B"

2nd Sunday in Advent December 4, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we might hear your word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Candle Readings

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006

Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognise, He Is One Among Us!

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 9, 2020

The Third Sunday of Advent.

Recognise, He is One Among You! Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We are invited today to reflect on the text from the Gospel according to John (John 1:1-6 & John 1:19-28): “A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Beyond Sunday (Love And Sunday Service) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2016

Beyond Sunday is about being a person who is after God’s own heart – a person who loves God first and foremost – who places their love relationship number one in their life – the person who does the One Thing – the greatest thing first with God/Jesus love

Beyond Sunday pt. 1 Introduction to Beyond Sunday Series: Our new series is designed and I believe inspired by the Holy Spirit to show how Christianity is not just about going to church on Sunday morning. It’s not about doing good works to get myself into heaven, like going to church every ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday Of Lent (Laetare Sunday) Series

Contributed by Jeremy Di Salvo on Mar 18, 2023

Christ fed the 5,000 food, and they wanted him to be King. The problem was, Christ's kingship was not to come to pass at that time.

Dominus vobiscum. Brethren, today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, otherwise known as Latare Sunday. Jerusalem is an important place, as we all know, for all of the Abrahamic religions. What makes Jerusalem important for Christians, at least in my opinion, is that the ultimate sacrifice ever ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

Exceeding Joy: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2024

Can we find reason to have joy in this season when there seems to be so much going wrong in the world?

Exceeding Joy Jude 24–25 NKJV Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. We now come to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Us & Through Us

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Dec 23, 2006

Advent Sermon, 4th Sunday Year C

Luke 1: 46-56 To Us and Through Us Anthony Perry For those of you who read books you may have experienced what I call the "Big Let Down". What do I mean by this? I mean the experience that comes when you read and enjoy a book so much that you get excited when you hear that it’s coming out at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

John Was A Witness To The Son Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2005

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series "B"

3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we progress through this season of Advent, continue to move us by the power of your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn Around

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

“In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas - Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 22, 2015

"God expressed His love by living among us, by walking with us, & talking to us." That's what Christmas means. But what are the right attitudes we ought to have so that Christmas can really happen in our homes & lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. A question we'll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas decorations? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Little Is Big

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2007

God uses the insignificant and the unexpected to bring significance and purpose to our lives. [Christmas Eve Meditation]

WHEN LITTLE IS BIG Luke 2.1-7 S: Christmas Eve C: Bethlehem Pr: GOD USES THE INSIGNIFICANT AND THE UNEXPECTED TO BRING SIGNIFICANCE AND PURPOSE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Topical; inductive I. PLACE OF SUFFERING (Genesis 35.16-20) II. PLACE OF REDEMPTION (Ruth 4.7-12) III. PLACE OF ROYALTY (I Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 8, 2006

Walk down the Hossanna Road with Jesus and experience the mindset and culture of that day. There is another Triumphal Entry that will just as certainly take place.

Palm Sunday 2002 Zechariah 9:9, 14:1-5, Revelation 19:11-16 2000 years ago, the Sadducees had a tradition in which the believed the Messiah would show up four days before Passover. They kept the gates of the Temple open so that He could walk right in to His rightful place. Because of this, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#2] SUNDAY’S BEST Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Through the years when I have been asked to dress in nice clothes for something at school, work, etc…; I was often asked to wear my “Sunday’s Best”. Although my generation has seemed to change this a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist