Sermons on Jesus This Advent:

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Jesus is not just one of many great men in history. His coming is unique, wonderful.

On Wednesday I went down to join the Mother’s Day Out kids for a few minutes and tell them a Bible story. When I was done, Julie Dion wanted to take my picture with the kids, so they crowded around. I told them that my kids were mostly grown up now so I don’t get to have little kids on my lap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6-7

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

Getting Sober For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealers and dead beat parents. He came for mass murders and terrorists as well as nice people like you and me.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray the last verses of Psalm 139. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Simeon’s Song - What Do You See In Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 29, 2012

Simeon spent his life looking for the Messiah. He teaches us that those who seek the Lord will find him.

You will always find what you are looking for. Your parents probably told you when you were young, “if you go looking for trouble, it will be sure to find you.” The principle at work is a spiritual one, “your actions will be directed toward the thing you desire most.” I know a lady loves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2012

Jesus in the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat, Peace on Earth Hear it every Christmas time, But hope and history won't rhyme, So what's it worth This peace on Earth – (From Peace on Earth – U2)

Dakota Community Church December 9, 2012 Peace on Earth Luke 2:8-20 So And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Anticipating Messiah -- His Passion Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Third in the Advent series bulding anticipating for Messiah’s Coming by examining the prophecies related to His saving work; His Passion.

3rd Sunday of Advent “The PASSION of Messiah” How will help us? INTRODUCTION Christmas commemorates the first advent; the first coming of Jesus Christ. Advent means arrival, start, coming, beginning, dawn. This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Invitation To Advent Season: "Let Us Walk In The Light Of The Lord”

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

The Lord desires for God's people to move from justification to sanctification; from sanctification to glorification. Walking or moving in the light means that God through Jesus' coming examples how we believers are to walk in the Light or God

Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Through Repentance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 3, 2025

This is the 49th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#49] HOPE THROUGH REPENTANCE Luke 13:1-9 Introduction: Romans 15:13 This verse reminds us that in the midst of anticipation and waiting, we can find confidence and assurance in God's promises. Hope during Advent is a confident expectation of the coming of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Peace That Triumphs Over Fear Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 3, 2025

This is the 50th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#50] PEACE THAT TRIUMPHS OVER FEAR Luke 13:10-17 Introduction: As we enter the season of Advent, we are reminded of the hope, anticipation, and longing for the coming of Christ- The Prince of Peace. In a world often filled with uncertainty and fear, the message of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2025

This is the 51st Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#51] JOY OF SALVATION Luke 13:18-30 Introduction: As we journey through the season of Advent, we are reminded of the divine joy that comes with the promise of salvation. In Luke 13:18-30, Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God growing quietly yet powerfully, like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

Being ready for the return of Christ. The parables of Jesus in Matthew 25 give us a model for being ready. First Sunday of Advent, Year B

It’s hard to believe that Christmas season is upon us again. The craziness has begun. I was reading in the paper the other day that a Wal-Mart employee out in New York was killed by injuries sustained while trying to prevent a mob from entering the store at 5 am the Friday after Christmas. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Where’s The Line To See Jesus?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

Today, as Christmas approaches, impatient shoppers stand in line at the check out aisles, children line up to see Santa, but where’s the line to see Jesus? Based on an original song by Steve Haut and Becky Kelly. Powerpoint and Video avaible, just e-mail

WHERE’S THE LINE TO SEE JESUS? Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Last year while at the mall with his mom and grandpa, a four-year-old boy watched as children lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Christian Church

When God Changes Your Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Other

Checking Out The Stories

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran