Sermons on Second Advent:

The Earth Mover

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 7, 2020

John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.

December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"god With Us: The Light Of The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2020

A sermon about light, darkness and the eternal Word.

“God with Us, The Light of the World” John 1:1-14 Do you know that within our solar system we are the 4th largest planet? 93 million miles away from us is our star—the sun. The sun is a pretty big star but it is no-where near as big as some of the other stars we know about. One such star is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Star & The Wise Men

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2020

Not only did shepherds see a light on the night Jesus was born, but God made a star appear to men far away so people everywhere would know that His Son had been born.

THE STAR & THE WISE MEN Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION VIDEO: A. HUMOR 1. I came across a collection of letters that children wrote to Santa Claus. Some of them were pretty good. One said, "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Herald Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020

John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Promise To The Shepherds

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 17, 2020

A simple outline that reminds us of the Promises made to the Shepherds.

Discovering God’s Precious Promises A Promise To the Shepherds Luke 2:1-20 12-20-2020 As we celebrate this season together we are drawn to this text. There are several points that I am sure you are familiar with that I would like to point out none the less. We complete this series with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Hindi Makita Na Anghel

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 17, 2020

Ang Pang-apat na Linggo ng Adbiyento.

Ang Hindi Makita na Anghel Banal na kasulatan: Lucas 1:26-38, 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:8-12, 2 Samuel 7:14, 2 Samuel 7:16, Rom an 16:25-27. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, mayroon tayong teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Luke (Lukas 1:26-38 ) para sa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:8-12, 2 Samuel 7:14, 2 Samuel 7:16, Romans 16:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

El ángel Invisible

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 18, 2020

El cuarto domingo de Adviento.

El ángel invisible Sagrada Escritura: Lucas 1:26-38 , 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:8-12, 2 Samuel 7:14, 2 Samuel 7:16, Romanos 16:25-27. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy tenemos el texto del Evangelio según Lucas (Lucas 1:26-38 ) para nuestra ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:8-12, 2 Samuel 7:14, 2 Samuel 7:16, Romans 16:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 18, 2020

There's a gospel song titled "Four days late." It is about the raising of Lazarus.

In the Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:4&5) Introduction: There's a gospel song titled "Four days late." It is about the raising of Lazarus. One verse says," and isn't it great when He's (Jesus) is four days late He's still on time." God's always on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Navidad Se Trata De Aceptar Cosas Que No Nos Gustan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2020

Dios nos está llamando a aceptar personas y situaciones que no nos gustan porque Dios está haciendo algo en nuestras vidas que es mucho más grande que cualquiera de nosotros. María y José tuvieron que aceptarse el uno al otro para mantener viva la historia de Navidad.

Navidad se /2020 Mateo 1: 18-25 Colosenses 3: 12-17 2020 ha sido un gran año para nosotros. ¿Cuántos de ustedes han tenido que aceptar algunas cosas que no les gustaron, que se les impusieron este año? A algunos de nosotros no nos gustaron las cuarentenas, las ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Were Can I Find The Intelligent Designer?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2020

I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas.Christmas is the celebration of the entrance of the “Intelligent Designer” of the Universe.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve–Matthew 1:20b-21 Redeemer “Were Can I Find the Intelligent Designer?” I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas. Families have had to make adjustments. Churches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Special Light

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

The Star of David – the Star of Bethlehem This special star, shining bright enough to catch the attention of people who were looking for something – guided people to find someone extraordinary. Jesus.

A Special Light Matt 2 (all) The Star of David – the Star of Bethlehem This special star, shining bright enough to catch the attention of people who were looking for something – guided people to find someone extraordinary. Jesus. • It was a special star – V2 – ‘for we saw HIS STAR” – this star ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Baptist

Another Essential Christmas

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 3, 2023

Compared to the other Gospels, John's version of the Christmas story is far more cosmic in scope and captures much of the Old Testament anticipation.

Building the day after Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, the pending arrival of Christmas marks the start of a marathon. By the time December 25, Christmas Day, rolls around, Christmas Day, the finish line is in sight. Except this year, a well-timed blizzard forced us to pause. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025

One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Dec 20, 2025

Christmas is about Miracles and A Baby born of a Virgin and how God became a man!

Luke 2:1-14……. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational