Sermons on Archangel Gabriel:

Mary, A Believer

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 11, 2007

One might wonder why God would choose Mary out of all the women on earth. We cannot answer that with any degree of finality, but we can safely infer that God knew her heart, that she was a young woman of faith, who would agree with God against all odds.

Gabriel, the deliverer of God’s important news, the heavenly postmaster, said, “Mary, rejoice, because you have found favor with God. God is with you, and you are blessed among women.” One might wonder why God would choose Mary out of all the women on earth. We cannot answer that with any degree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

May It Be As You Have Said

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2018

Saying "Yes" to God.

“May It Be To Me As You Have Said” Luke 1:26-38 Imagine a 12-13-year old girl being asked by the angel Gabriel to give birth to God’s Son. I mean, he was asking her to have a child, conceived outside of marriage and Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph. And in Mary’s day, the Law said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent Angels (Advent 4 Sermon After Christmas Cantata)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 14, 2022

The Bible tells us a lot about what the angels do, but not much about what they look like. Let’s imagine their appearance and explore their performance.

ADVENT ANGELS Text: Matthew 2:13-15 Matthew 2:13-15  Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Domino Effect

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Fellowship is an important purpose of the church. Learn about true fellowship that’s found in the power of connection!

The Domino Effect How You Can Make A Difference Through Connections 11/19/03 I. Introduction On Monday, August 18th, 2003, a 24-year-old woman from China tipped over 303,621 dominos, breaking a long-standing record for the world’s longest solo domino topple. Beijing-born Ma Lihua broke a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joint Praise

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Giving God the Praise

Joint Praise Introduction Last week I started our story talking about a question of doubt. I told you about Zacharias and Mary and their interactions with the angel Gabriel. In the beginning of the story, the message was delivered to two separate individuals and there were two similar, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now That's A Baby!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 20, 2008

If we follow the "grown-up" Jesus... we will be servants of the Lord.

Title: Now That’s a Baby! Text: Luke 1:26-38 The Big Idea: If we follow the “grown-up” Jesus… we will be servants of the Lord! Introduction Babies… parents are seldom objective about the cuteness of their children. While some argue that there is no such thing as an ugly baby, I think if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouragement Among Believers Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2020

Life is full of surprises. Life is full of stresses and burdens. When we chose to follow God's will, the stresses and burdens of life can pull against His perfect will. That's why believers need each other and need to encourage one another.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this message https://youtu.be/dmWN4pn5UVY Introduction Have you ever had a situation, where you did the right thing, but the people around you were actually disappointed or angry with you? Over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-56, Galatians 6:2, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Mark 10:27, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Characters: Zechariah Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2020

A look at different characters in the Christmas story

Christmas Characters: Zechariah Luke 1:5-80 November 29, 2020 I want you to think about all of the words you have spoken in your lifetime! Most likely, it’s a lot of words and the majority of us can’t remember what we’ve even said. Out of all the words you’ve said since you first began speaking, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan

Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001

Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Boxes

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We have been given the gift of Jesus.

Christmas Boxes November 30, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I have a problem with Christmas. I think I have it under control, but only time will tell. It’s those Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 19, 2013

When there was all reason for her to burst crackers and enjoy, yet, Elizabeth chose to sit in His presence and meditate on the glory of the miracle.

Elizabeth! Luke 1:24 “Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months..” I was particularly awed by the humility of Elizabeth in hushing up her pregnancy after conceiving at a pretty old age in her life. When there was all reason for her to burst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Body Of Moses Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 12, 2020

we are going to get into another teaching that is nowhere else in the Bible as we learn about the arch angel Michael disputed with the Devil over the body of Moses.

Tonight, we are going to get into another teaching that is nowhere else in the Bible as we learn about the arch angel Michael disputed with the Devil over the body of Moses. Before we get to verse 9, we need to pick up in verse 8. 8In the very same way, Links back to what he was just saying in ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study: Mary

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Character Study: Mary (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. • The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is the letter M. I pick up things. What am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Brethren

In Between Time

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 6-19 "In between Time"   6 ¶ "I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8 for I have given ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran