Sermons on Announcement To Mary:

I Have Seen The Lord

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 21, 2009

Peter and John returned to their homes after seeing the empty tomb. Mary Magadalene, on the other hand, tarried at the tomb longing to see Jesus. As a result she could proclaim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord."

I Have Seen the Lord Introduction Good to be back from vacation- and yes, contrary to last weeks speaker, I did take a vacation. I do understand where Pastor Jay is coming from- many Christians do not have a sense of laboring in the fields or building God’s Kingdom. I do believe it is good to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Joseph: An Unsuspecting Hero Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 11, 2012

Joseph, the husband of Mary, seems to be a minor player in the life of Jesus. However, "upon further review," we find him to be a giant among the people in the bible. He was a man of obedience and humility as well as one of understanding.

1. Conquering Fear Stanley went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under ... you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!" "Just put yourself in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017

God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Busy For God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2019

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42.

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Luke 10:38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022

After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Bother Jesus? Falling At Jesus'feet?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2021

Some of Jairus' friend carried terrible news... DON'T BOTHER JESUS... Then there was a Divine Delay? Jesus encourages us ONLY BELIEVE. Jesus seemed to be 4 days late for Mary and Martha?

FALLING AT JESUS’ FEET! vs DON’T BOTHER JESUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ONE CANDLE CAN LIGHT 1,000… MY PASSION, ENTHUSIASM, EXCITEMENT, ZEAL COULD BE CONTAGIOUS AND I COULD IGNITE MANY FOR THE CROSS… My apathy, laziness, not caring can hurt many in my family and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Mark 5:22-35, John 11:13-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Will See, If You Believe

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 25, 2025

Mary and Martha told Jesus it's over, it's too late for Lazarus. But Jesus basically said, it's never too late if you can believe.

John 11:1-6 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. [2] (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) [3] Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-23, John 11:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve Message

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Christmas marks the entry of the Son of God into human affairs. He descended into the mess and the hurt of all that makes us human. Christmas tells us that God is not a neutral observer to our pain and problems.

It’s Christmas Eve and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Foundations

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." This is the foundation of the Christian faith and is full of hope for the future whateve

Resurrection foundations (John 11:17-44) The whole meaning of Easter is summed up in what Jesus said to Martha: I am ‘the resurrection and the life’ and because He is who He is, we pray that He will so raise us, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness’ When Jesus said that He was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, Romans 8:10-11, Job 19:25-27, Romans 8:35-39

A Tale Of Two Mothers

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 9, 2019

This is not your typical Mother’s Day message.

A Tale of Two Mothers Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers here today. This morning, in pulpits around the country, pastors will be singing the praises of their mothers and the mothers of their children. They will probably talk about the impact their mothers had on their lives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20, Genesis 4:1, Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 2:16-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:40, Luke 1:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs A Woman Is Favored By God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2025

Here are few signs a woman is favored by God, backed by biblical examples and scriptures.

As believers, we often wonder what it means to be favored by God. In the Bible, we see numerous examples of women who were highly favored by God, and their lives serve as powerful testimonies to His goodness and grace. Here are few signs a woman is favored by God, backed by biblical examples and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:20-21, Romans 12:13

Sermon # 45 - Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 28, 2023

How do we know the will of God for our lives? What happens when one submits to the will of God? There are wonderful examples of people in the bible who totally surrendered their will to God, and read on to know the outcome of their decisions.

Mary submitted to the will of God We read in Luke 1:38, Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! May it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her. (EMTV) The characteristic of Mary that makes her so unique and special, was the fact that though she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38, Psalm 143:10, Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 1:24, Psalm 58:4-5, Acts 9:6, Psalm 32:8-9, Matthew 2:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Light And Life Of Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

The bedrock promise of the Bible is this: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Everything terrible will turn around for good because of the birth of Christ!

Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. I invite you to find John 1 with me. People are increasingly talking about the holiday as Christmas Day ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Be Known

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Jun 19, 2023

When you receive good news, you want to let it be known to others. Every engaged girl shows off her engagement ring. Gender reveal parties announce a newborn is coming. What better news to share than the good news of God's love shown through Christ? Peter let it be known on Pentecost.

“Let It Be Known” Acts 2 In Acts 2, we see the birth of the Church on the Day of Pentecost. This small band of disciples of Jesus had endured Jesus crucified on the Cross. The one they believed to be the Messiah had been killed. They thought it was over, then they heard the news: Jesus is alive! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001

This is the second in an Advent Series. This message deals with those who neglected to notice Mary & Joseph in the inn. Thoughts for the direction of this sermon were greatly influenced by a John MacArthur message "The People Who Missed Christmas".

Making Room…Luke 2:1-7 Intro: (Read Text) He gets a pretty bum rap for someone we actually don’t even know exists. The Bible doesn’t mention him (or if he existed). Tradition talks a great deal about the fellow – but it’s still all tradition and folk-lore to be historically honest: that “poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist