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Advent Sermon: If You Don’t Like the Harvest Then . . .
A reflective Advent sermon on Matthew 3:1–12 exploring repentance as the invitation to turn, plant new seeds, and cultivate a different harvest. Discover how John the Baptist’s call to “bear fruit” offers possibility, agency, and hope for real change during the Advent season.
Light for Those Who Sit in Darkness
A full Christmas sermon on Isaiah 9:2–7. God’s light does not erase the darkness but transforms it. The promise of Christ brings hope, courage, and illumination to all who walk in the night.
Leo the Great: Sermon on the Nativity (Full Text)
Read Leo the Great’s Sermon on the Nativity—a classic Christmas sermon celebrating the Incarnation, divine mercy, and the dignity of humanity made new in Christ.
Grace Grows in the Family Tree
A full Christmas sermon on Matthew 1:1–17. Jesus’ family tree reveals God’s grace through generations of imperfect people, reminding us that the story of redemption includes every name—even ours.
Who Was Lancelot Andrewes?
Discover Lancelot Andrewes (1555–1626), bishop, scholar, and translator of the King James Bible, whose Nativity Sermon of 1622 remains a masterpiece of English preaching.
Courage in a Complicated World
A full Christmas sermon on Luke 1:26–38. Mary’s yes to God wasn’t quiet submission but courageous faith in a complicated world, reminding us that God’s favor is often a calling, not a comfort.
Jesus, the Word: Infinite and Intimate (John 1:1-14 Sermon)
Explore John 1:1-14 and uncover how Jesus, the eternal Word, bridges the infinite and intimate. Discover the profound truths of his existence before creation, his light that overcomes darkness, and the transformative love revealed as the Word becomes flesh to dwell among us.
A Messiah for the Messy (Luke 2:1-7 Sermon)
Discover the real Christmas story in this sermon from Luke 2:1-7, exploring the humble birth of Jesus, the misconceptions about the inn, and God’s presence in life’s messy, unexpected moments.
A Happy Light in the Lonely Dark (Luke 2:8-20 Sermon)
Discover how the light of Christ breaks through the darkness, bringing joy, belonging, and hope to all, just as it did for the shepherds.
Called Forward by God’s Favor: Mary (Luke 1:26-45 Sermon)
In Luke 1:26-45, Mary’s story reveals that God’s favor doesn’t promise an easy life, but His presence makes the impossible possible. Faith calls us forward.
Don’t Waste Your Waiting (Luke 1:5-25 Sermon)
Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story in Luke 1:5-25 teaches us that waiting is not wasted when we trust God’s perfect timing and allow His grace to reshape our story.
Stewardship Sermon: Matthew 2:1-12 - The Magi’s Lessons for Us
Reflect on the Magi’s journey of seeking, worshiping, and giving in this Stewardship Sunday sermon, encouraging faithful response and generosity.
Why is Jesus So Important to Christians (Hebrews 1:1-4; Hebrews 2:5-12 Sermon)
Explore why Jesus is central to the Christian faith, uncovering His role as God’s ultimate revelation, His superiority to angels, and His pioneering work in salvation. I share this Hebrew 1:1-4 sermon idea to help others and to shine a light on the goodness of Christ.
Faith and Growth Through Doubt (Luke 1:67-80 Sermon)
Luke 1:67-80 meaning is profound. Zechariah both believes and doubts God, showing us that the journey of faith can be mixed. The angel Gabriel tells John his prayers are answered, yet he doubts. After months of being mute, he is enabled to speak and he praises God's faithfulness.
Jesus’ Scandalous Family Tree (Matthew 1:1-25 Sermon)
Though genealogies in the Bible strike us as boring, the family tree of Jesus holds a lot of surprises for us. In Jesus, we see God's faithfulness from generation to generation and a God who shows up often in scandalous situations.
Joseph's Fantastic Trust (Matthew 1:18–25 Sermon)
Joseph and Mary were able to trust God for their present and future because they had been taught about God's faithfulness in the past. This incredible example of faith reminds us that God can lead us even in our confusion and questions.