Sermons on Daring Mary:

The Ponderings Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A pre Christmas message thinking about what Mary and Joseph may have discussed on the 97mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, concluding with the "gospel" message.

In Jesus Holy Name December 20, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Advent IV - Redeemer “The Ponderings of Joseph and Mary” Well, it's almost Christmas Day. I hope most of the rushing around is over for you. Therefore, I'm going to work under the assumption that your Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary Mother Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Let’s imagine that Mary is a contestant on something like “the Price is Right” or some other TV game show, and the announcer is announcing what she will win when she chooses the correct door.

Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church 2020 Today we heard the familiar stories of the fall of humanity, and the redemption of humanity. The first concerns the first Adam and the first Eve, who disobeyed the Lord and lost original innocence. The second involves the second Adam, Jesus, God and man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20, John 19:25-34, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. He believes that after Jesus Christ, Mary is the principal person in the history of salvation. He explains that it was pure love-in-faith which brought about Mary's motherhood to Jesus.

Reflection Mary, the Mother of Jesus Why did God choose Mary? What was His reason for giving this particular place in His plan of salvation? This question can time to time arise in us when we think of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Christianity is not simply a religion. First and foremost, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Luke 2:1-52, John 2:1-11, Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Mary - The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 18, 2020

A look at the call of Mary and her reaction to being called and how that can help us to follow God's plan in our lives.

Surprise! Surprise! December 13, 2020 Luke 1:26-38 Start with a description of surprising my wife by coming home a day early bringing our son home from North Carolina . . . . ? The Russian poet Boris Pasternak said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-53, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

An Angel Visits Mary Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:26-38 This sermon fell on the Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “An Angel Visits Mary” Luke 1:26-38 A sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 4:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Mary Stood By The Cross

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

What can we learn from the Virgin Mary

Ladybugs are named after Our Lady. The tradition dates back to the Byzantine era when the Virgin Mary was traditionally cloaked in red in iconography. Some ladybugs are also covered with seven spots, which were taken to represent the seven joys and seven sorrows of Mary. Farmers were particularly ...read more

Scripture: John 19:21-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Visit Of Mary To Elizabeth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2023

With God nothing is impossible.

VISIT OF MARY TO ELIZABETH. Luke 1:39-57. The angel Gabriel told the virgin Mary that her hitherto barren cousin Elizabeth was pregnant, because ‘with God, nothing is impossible’ (cf. Luke 1:37). Mary's reaction to this news was to leave Nazareth, and to go into the hill country to the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Did Know

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 6, 2023

Gabriel appears to Mary with news about the birth of Christ

Mary Did Know Luke 1:26-38 Good morning. Think about the song we just sang, “Mary, did you know?”. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed. Hail Mary.. Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 9, 2025

Hail Mary...blessed are thou amongst women

BLESSED Let us analyze the meaning of the word blessed. The thesaurus lists blessed as meaning holy, sanctified, sacred, hallowed, consecrated, set apart. Granted, words can attain different meanings and be used in different contexts throughout different generations. In this era, we equate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Good News For Mary Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 2, 2024

For the next several Sundays, we will focus on the Good News of Jesus' birth and how that affected specific people as revealed in the gospels. It would appear that Luke is giving us a first hand report from Mary herself. The details are rather amazing.

Alba 12-1-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR MARY Luke 1:26-38 I am sure that you have heard many Good New/Bad News jokes. There are many of them around. There are even some for preachers, like this one: Good News: The Women's Guild voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 9 for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rights Of Joseph And Mary

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 6, 2024

What would be the reaction of an announcement of Jesus' birth to a woman in 2024 look like?

Sermon “The Rights of Joseph and Mary ” Dec 08 2024 The Annunciation What in the world would you think and more importantly what would you do if you were Mary and had a visit from the angel Gabriel and heard these words? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Lk 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Did Know

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 14, 2024

There is a popular song “Mary Did You Know” that is sung this time of year. Lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It is very catchy and sounds nice, but there is a problem...

“Mary Did Know” Luke 1:26-38 12-15-2024 AM There is a popular song “Mary Did You Know” that is sung this time of year. Lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It is very catchy and sounds nice, but there is a problem… It does not fit the Bible. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Merry Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon explores the divine revelations and human responses in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing Mary's maternity, the shepherds' message, and Mary's reflections. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the love and unity that is ever present in this gathering of God’s children. We are here by divine appointment. We find ourselves drawn together in this sacred space, not to merely listen to a sermon, but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Treasured Things, Christmas

Lasting Legacy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Mary

LASTING LEGACY (JOHN 12:1-8) In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little fellow still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a long, tiresome walk each way. A friend asked him why he went so far, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary's Song

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2021

What does mercy, helping the poor and feeding the hungry have to do with celebrating the birth of Jesus? Let’s discuss Mary’s Song in Luke 1:39-55.

What does mercy, helping the poor and feeding the hungry have to do with celebrating the birth of Jesus? Let’s discuss Mary’s Song in Luke 1:39-55. Luke includes three songs written like Psalms, Mary’s Song, Zechariah’s Song, and Simeon’s Song. Spirit-Filled “Now Mary arose in those days and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist