Sermon Illustrations on Advent
14 illustrations found
Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Morning Meditation: Advent - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with the season of Advent as a means of personal and communal transformation. It encourages individuals to seek God's guidance in their actions, aiming to reflect His character and bring hope and healing to others.
Morning Meditation: Advent - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Advent in a way that honors God and serves others. It encourages individuals to seek transformation through God's wisdom and to reflect His love and grace in their actions.
Morning Meditation: Advent - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of engaging with Advent as a time for personal reflection and transformation. It encourages believers to embody love and grace, serving as a light in the darkness and bringing hope and healing to others. The focus is on how one's spiritual growth can positively impact the community and honor God.
Contemplating Advent - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Advent through the lens of God's wisdom, as illustrated in Micah 6:8. It encourages believers to be transformed by their faith in order to serve others and bring hope and healing to the world around them.
Contemplating Advent - Story
The devotional encourages reflection on the significance of Advent, emphasizing the importance of embodying God's wisdom and grace in daily life. It calls for believers to engage actively in their faith, serving others and being a source of hope and healing in the world.
Contemplating Advent - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of engaging with Advent as a time for reflection and transformation. It encourages individuals to seek God's wisdom and guidance in their lives, aiming to be a source of hope and healing for others. The message highlights that personal growth should lead to serving and transforming the world around us.
Applying Advent - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of personal and community engagement during Advent, encouraging individuals to reflect on their faith and take actionable steps to support their local communities. It highlights the transformative power of small acts of faithfulness and the potential for collective impact through prayer and resource sharing.
Applying Advent - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of engaging with the season of Advent through personal reflection, community involvement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to consider how their small acts of faithfulness can lead to broader community transformation and positive impact.
Preparing Room in the Inn of Our Hearts - Story
The sermon illustration reflects on the misunderstood innkeeper of Bethlehem, emphasizing that the true question of Advent is whether we have room in our lives for Christ. It encourages believers to create space in their hearts for God's presence, even amidst the busyness of life, highlighting that sometimes the greatest gifts come from our perceived inadequacies.
Preparing Room in the Inn of Our Hearts - Contemporary Example
The sermon illustration reflects on the misunderstood innkeeper of Bethlehem, emphasizing the need to create space in our lives for Jesus amidst our busy schedules. It challenges listeners to consider what they might need to clear out to welcome God's presence, highlighting that even humble beginnings can lead to profound gifts.
Applying Advent - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of personal reflection and community engagement during Advent, encouraging individuals to consider how their actions can contribute to both personal and communal growth. It highlights the significance of prayer and resource sharing as means to foster meaningful dialogue and transformation within the community.