Ergebnis für "Advent, Advent" in Christentum

We tend to think of Advent as the season of anticipation before Christmas—and while it is that, it's also much more. Throughout its history, the church has observed Advent as a preparation not only for the first coming of Christ in his incarnation but also for his second coming at the last day. It's also about a third coming: the coming of Christ to meet us in our present moment, to make us holy by his Word and Sacrament. Priest and writer Tish Harrison Warren explores all three of these "comings" of Christ and invites us into a deeper experience of the first season of the Christian year.

When we picture the first Advent, we see Mary and Joseph huddled by a manger. We picture Gabriel, magi, and shepherds tending their flocks. A shining star against a midnight sky. But this harmonized version has lifted the Advent story out of its context--those who experienced the first Advent had to travel through great darkness to reach the hope that shining star announced. Trusted scholar and community organizer Kelley Nikondeha takes us back, to where the landscape of Palestine is once again the geographic, socioeconomic, and political backdrop for the Advent story.

During Christmas, homes are filled with good food, welcoming family, and lively cheer. Streets are lined with lights and sprinkled with snow. Amid this season of beauty, even Christians can become distracted, keeping Jesus at an unintentional distance. How can Christians effectively prepare their hearts for the arrival of their King and worship him the way he deserves? O Come, O Come, Emmanuel by Jonathan Gibson presents a 40-day devotional liturgy guiding listeners through Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany—helping them keep their eyes fixed on Christ.

25 Devotional Readings for Advent and Christmas. In a world that's difficult to make sense of, and a season that's so often overtaken by consumerism, here you'll find heart-stirring illustrations and thought-provoking meditations designed to show you the raw, powerfully sacred story of Christmas...

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables, folktales, and folklore that have horrified kids (and adults) for generations...

Sanctify your time by meditating on the wisdom of the Church Fathers with Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: A Seven-Week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation, a timeless guide to preparing your heart for the coming of Christ. This unique devotional pairs the ancient wisdom of the early Church with the liturgical rhythm of Advent and Christmas, offering profound insights into the incarnation and birth of Our Lord.

These straightforward, short, and profound Advent readings have been edited from talks given by much-loved Bible teacher Dr. R.C. Sproul, helping listeners to benefit from his enduring insight and wisdom. They delve into the details of the Christmas story and reflect on how these impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application.

Do you long for a more honest, imaginative, and Scripture-rich companion for the Advent season? A devotional willing to acknowledge the darkness of exile and the brokenness you see around and within, so you might rejoice more fully in the arrival of Jesus, the Light of the World?

Contemplative readings for Advent.

The Advent Podcast is a daily devotional podcast intended to mute the noise of the holiday season by diving deep into God’s Holy Word . Join us daily to light the Advent candles, sing a carol, read Scripture, share a reflection, and pray together. This can be done in the car, on the treadmill, or sitting around your family’s Advent wreath. You can even partner this podcast with your own family traditions.

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is one of the titans of church history. Works such as his "Confessions" and "On the Trinity" have earned him a place as one of “the Doctors of the Church,” responsible for shaping and defending Christian doctrine throughout the centuries. Yet Augustine was also pastor. Week by week, year by year, he shepherded his flock by preaching to them the Good News. In this short collection, listeners will find seventeen Advent homilies in which Augustine expounded from his pulpit the wonders of Christ’s incarnation for the everyday Christians in his congregation.

Find peace amid the holiday rush with prayers and reflections rooted in Our Lady of Fatima’s message. Inspired by the faith of the Fatima children, Mother Teresa, John Paul II, and Fr. Andrew Apostoli, these words guide you to quiet your heart, trust in Mary’s Immaculate Heart, and prepare for Christmas with hope and devotion. Let Advent be a time of true waiting and wonder as you draw closer to the Christ Child.

God Reached Down from Heaven with the Best Gift of All A sacred season is about to unfold for three women whose hearts belong to God. Elizabeth is barren, yet her trust in God remains fertile. Mary is betrothed in marriage, yet she is willing to bear God’s Son. Anna is a widow full of years...

One year. One reluctant pray-er. One prayer that changed it all. Prayer is one of the most universal Christian struggles. Many of us feel like we don't "pray right," or we give up because prayer seems formulaic and dry. Deep down we wonder if prayer even makes a difference. Matt Smallbone--an...

This course - an excellent resource for individuals and study groups alike - encourages you to reflect on Christian hope in our lives as well as on the timeless messages preached by John the Baptist and by the prophets of the Old Testament. The final week of Advent, with its “O Antiphons,” inspires us to pray ardently: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” You will gain a newfound appreciation for the beautiful liturgical season of Advent. You owe it to yourself to enjoy this thoughtful course during this special time of the year.

In Remarkable Advent, you’ll walk through 25 days of Scripture, vivid retelling of the Christmas story, reflection, and guided prayer that bring the story to life. Prepare your heart to rediscover the wonder of Jesus’ birth. Author Shauna Letellier draws upon her degree in Biblical Studies and two decades of Bible teaching to weave history, theology, and fictional detail into this familiar story.

Advent Answers deals with the most important questions about the Seventh-day Adventist faith. We provide Biblical, practical, and logical answers that will prepare God's people for the imminent advent of Christ.

Pastor Calvin Reed delivers a series of four messages on the gifts that Christmas brings to believers. Each message focuses on a verse that describes the gifts: The Son of God, eternal life, righteousness and the gift of all things, respectively. This was recorded at Lebanon Bible Fellowship Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

In five short episodes we look at the themes of the scripture readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for the season of Advent in 2025. Framing these readings is the question, "what don't I know about..."This is a conversation between Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen and Rev. Joel Pakan. More information and resources are available at https://www.sdsynodlearns.org/pages/advent-resources-2025

Auch in diesem Jahr gibt es wieder ab dem 1. Dezember „Advent auf die Ohren. Auf der Suche nach der Hoffnung“. Pfarrer aus dem Evangelischen Dekanat Rheingau-Taunus haben wieder einen Podcast-Kalender erstellt, um Menschen in diesen schwierigen und frustrierenden Zeiten etwas Positives „auf die Ohren und in die Seele zu geben“.