Sermons on Christmas:

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise These Three Be!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004

Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Numbers 24:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Were The Days

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

Play “All in the Family” theme song. Oh, the good old. Do you remember the good old days? I remember my parents talking about the good old days. “I remember when . . .” my parents would say. “Back in my day . . .” was another favorite. What about, “When I was you age . . ..” Simon and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepare The Way For The Lord

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

I. God’s Comfort. “I think my water broke!” “Your what did what?” I replied. “I think my water broke!” “Not now. We’re at church.” “No, this is it. We gotta go to the hospital.” “Uh, okay. Let me ask mom to take Victoria.” We were off to the hospital. It wasn’t supposed to be for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A World Upside Down

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responsibility Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Intro: Who was responsible? Brian Wells 46 year-old pizza man. Robbed a bank in Erie, Pa on August 28. Who was responsible? He was. Forced into it, or duped. Read Luke 3:7-18. We are responsible for our own spiritual condition. Our parents’ or grandparents’ faith doesn’t help or hurt us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Introduction Y2K fears. Water, food and guns. Companies spending thousands to fix it. Fear and anxiety. Read Luke 21:25-36. I. The fact of the Second Coming It is going to happen. A. Prophecy 332 prophecies in OT about Jesus 1st coming. All true. Statistically speaking it is impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

John The Baptist - The Prophetic Forerunner

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner to Jesus Christ heralding the One who is coming to save the world from sin.

“John the Baptist: The Prophetic Forerunner” Matthew 3:1-6 A. The MESSENGER. (v. 1) Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:13-17 1. The PERSON. (v. 1a) Luke 1:13-17, 80; John 1:6 2. The PURPOSE. (v. 1b) Matthew 28:18-20; John 1:7-8 3. The PLACE. (v. 1c) Luke 3:1-2 B. The MESSAGE. (vv. 2-4) Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Première Réunion De Noël

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

If we do not have Christmas in our hearts, we will never find it with the foot of the fir tree. Christ was born at the 1st century but belongs to every century. It was born Jewish, but it belongs to those of all the races. Jesus was born in Bétlhéhem but

Lecture : Luc 2/8-20 Introduction : Si nous n=avons pas Noël dans nos coeurs, nous ne le trouverons jamais au pied du sapin. Christ est né au premier siècle mais appartient  tous les siècles. Il est né juif, mais il appartient  ceux de toutes les races. Jésus est né  ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Peace Endures" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003

How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Behold, Your King Is Coming

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003

Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

[Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Prophecies Of Hope

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 1, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent 2003--A Study of the OT prophecies of Christ’s 1st Advent and the NT prophecies of Christ’s 2nd Advent.

Prophecies of Hope 1st Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:15 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 1:18 Matthew 16:13-19 Isaiah 7:14 Acts 2:37-41 Luke 1:31-35 John 16:17-22 Micah 5:2 Acts 1:10-11 Matthew 2:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 9:24, 26-28 Revelation 22:7 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18

Church Life 101

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 1, 2003

How God’s people are to act towards one another

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC (Lighting of the First Candle in Advent) November 30, 2003 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.” John 8:12 (GWT) Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, John 8:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ's Coming Produces Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 2, 2003

ADVENT 1(ILCW-A) - Christ’s coming produces peace: not necessarily for the world, but always for every believer.

CHRIST’S COMING PRODUCES PEACE Isaiah 2:1-5 - November 30, 2003 ISAIAH 2:1-5 21This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran