Advent sermon series graphics and ideas
Advent is four Sundays of waiting that most churches start planning too late. The series title, the candle Sundays, the Christmas Eve invite and the countdown all need to look like they belong together, and they need to be ready before the first Sunday.
Advent 2026 is 8 weeks away.Starts Sunday, November 29, 2026.
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Below are original Advent sermon series ideas with a hook and a scripture anchor for each, the exact dates for this year, what church Advent graphics you actually need, and a way to turn any idea into a finished, matched kit in a few minutes.
When to plan
Advent 2026 dates
Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026 and runs four Sundays to Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
- First Sunday of Advent
- Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Second Sunday of Advent
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Third Sunday of Advent
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Christmas Eve
- Thursday, December 24, 2026
Have the graphics finished by Sunday, October 18, 2026 so worship, production and communications can all work from one visual system. The usual planning window for Advent is september through november.
12 Advent sermon series ideas
Original titles you can preach as written or adapt. Pick one and we will start your brief with the title and scripture filled in.
- 01
The Long Wait
Four weeks with the people who waited centuries for a promise, and what they teach us about waiting now.
Isaiah 40:1-5Use this idea → - 02
Hope, Peace, Joy, Love
The four candle themes, one per Sunday, tied to the Advent wreath your church already lights.
Romans 15:13Use this idea → - 03
Unwrapped
Peel back the tinsel to the prophecies, people and promises underneath the first Christmas.
Galatians 4:4-5Use this idea → - 04
His Name Shall Be
One Sunday for each name in Isaiah 9: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6Use this idea → - 05
Light in the Dark
Advent lands on the longest nights of the year. Preach the light the darkness has never overcome.
John 1:5Use this idea → - 06
Not Yet
Living faithfully in the gap between what God has promised and what we can see today.
Habakkuk 2:3Use this idea → - 07
The Road to Bethlehem
Follow Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the magi on the journeys that led each of them to the manger.
Luke 2:1-7Use this idea → - 08
Come, Thou Long Expected
A hymn a week. The story behind each Advent hymn and the scripture it sings.
Haggai 2:7Use this idea → - 09
Prepare the Way
John the Baptist's call to make room for Jesus, preached to people with crowded December calendars.
Luke 3:4-6Use this idea → - 10
Emmanuel
God with us in the waiting room, the hospital hallway, and the empty chair at the holiday table.
Matthew 1:23Use this idea → - 11
Family Tree
The surprising names in the family line of Jesus, and the grace that runs through every branch.
Matthew 1:1-17Use this idea → - 12
Waiting Well
Simeon and Anna waited for decades without losing heart. What faithful waiting looks like on a Tuesday.
Luke 2:25-38Use this idea →
Want a different angle? Try the free sermon series ideas generator or the sermon series title generator.
Advent church graphics examples
The styles churches pick most for Advent, with real examples of each. Every kit comes out in one matched style across every format.
Gilded Reverence
Gilded Reverence
Soft Sanctuary
Soft Sanctuary
Atmospheric Environment
Atmospheric Environment
Gilded ReverenceSee this style →
Soft SanctuarySee this style →
Atmospheric EnvironmentSee this style →
Want more? Browse all styles or see what churches are making in the community gallery.
What to make
What Advent graphics does your church need?
Design the series title slide first, then make one week slide per candle Sunday so Hope, Peace, Joy and Love each get their own screen in the same style.
| Graphic | Credits |
|---|---|
| Series title slideThe 16:9 anchor for your screens and the image every other piece matches. | 1 credit |
| Worship backgroundA matching background for lyrics, liturgy and scripture readings. | 1 credit |
| Social storyA vertical invite for Instagram and Facebook stories. | 1 credit |
| Square postA feed post for Instagram, Facebook and your church app. | 1 credit |
| Week slides and lower thirdsA named slide for each Sunday and a lower third for announcements. | 1 credit each |
| Spanish versionsAny image in Spanish for bilingual services and posts. | 1 credit each |
| Event Promo KitEvery digital invite format for a single service or event, like Christmas Eve or Easter. | 5 credits |
| Print PackPrint ready postcards, a flyer and a poster for invite cards and the lobby. | 2 credits |
| Worship countdown and sermon bumperA 3 or 5 minute countdown and a 15 second cinematic bumper, on the Growth plan. | See pricing |
The first four make the starter kit: 4 credits for a title slide, worship background, social story and square post in one style. Plans and video costs are on the pricing page.
From idea to a finished Advent kit
- Step 1
Start with an idea
Pick one of the ideas above or describe your own Advent series in a sentence.
- Step 2
Choose a style
Choose any of the designed styles, or start with one churches pick for this season.
- Step 3
Get the matched kit
Title slide, worship background and socials in minutes, with week slides and Spanish versions when you want them.
Advent planning questions
When does Advent start in 2026?
Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026 and runs four Sundays to Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, 2026. Aim to have your graphics finished by Sunday, October 18, 2026.
How long should an Advent sermon series be?
Four Sundays, one for each week of Advent. Many churches add Christmas Eve as the finale, so plan the title slide and one week slide per Sunday plus a Christmas Eve variation.
What graphics does a church need for Advent?
A series title slide, a matching worship background, and social posts for stories and the feed are the core. Design the series title slide first, then make one week slide per candle Sunday so Hope, Peace, Joy and Love each get their own screen in the same style.
How much does a Advent graphics kit cost on pixelchurch.co?
The four-image starter kit (title slide, worship background, social story and square post) uses 4 credits, one per image. Week slides, lower thirds and Spanish versions are 1 credit each. The 7-day free trial needs no card and includes enough credits for a first kit.
What are the themes of the four Sundays of Advent?
Most churches use Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, one for each candle on the Advent wreath. Some traditions use Prophets, Bethlehem, Shepherds and Angels instead. Either way, a week slide per Sunday in one matched style keeps the series feeling connected.
Should an Advent series be different from a Christmas series?
Advent is about waiting and preparing, so the tone is usually quieter and more reflective. Christmas is the celebration. Many churches run an Advent series through the four Sundays and then give Christmas Eve its own message with a variation of the same visual look.
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