Sermons on Gabriel:

Initiating The Turn-7(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2023

7 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-VII—Luke 1:18-20(:5-25) Attention: The other day when the weather got cooler, we intended to make ‘Shepherd Pie.’ For us it’s a great ‘comfort’ food. Our version of ‘Shepherd Pie’ has ground beef, mashed potatoes, peas, lima beans, corn, onions, & cheese. •We collected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-20, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020

When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary The Slave-Girl

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

At Christmas, we might wonder what made Mary so special to God? We may find the answer in one word she used to describe herself to Gabriel: "Handmaid".

Mary the "Slave-Girl" Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Dave Campbell Mary must have been quite a girl. To be chosen of God to bear His Son and raise Him to adulthood was no small thing! When the angel Gabriel appeared to her and spoke of God’s plan for salvation and her part in it all, she responded with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Advent 2 2018 - Observing Mary Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 13, 2018

Some tend to over emphasize Mary; while others tend to nearly dismiss her. What can we learn from Scriptures that show us the heart of Mary? Mary is indeed a good example for us to follow.

Observing Mary Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:34, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-48, Luke 2:29-32, John 7:3-5, Luke 2:33, Luke 2:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Let It Be...

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001

First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.

Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For two thousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Angels

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 28, 2013

God has revealed the name of three Angels in Scripture. Michael Gabriel and the fallen Angel Lucifer. Let us be wary not to fall into the sin of Lucifer aka satan

Sermon on Angels 29-09-2013 Story: Marie Monsen was born 1878 in Sandviken, Norway and died in 1962. She was a Norwegian missionary active in North and Central China between 1901 and 1932. One night, bandits surrounded the mission compound in the city where she was staying. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

An Early Christmas Present

Contributed by W F on Dec 21, 2002

In this account of Mary meeting Gabriel we discover that there are at least three benefits we receive from God this side of heaven. They are, knowing that we are PRECIOUS to him, a clear PURPOSE for living, and POWER to grow.

An Early Christmas Gift Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION Ever received a Christmas gift early? I do sometimes. From time to time my family in England sends presents. They often arrive early, and I have to confess that sometimes I have opened them before Christmas. That part of God’s gift we call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Christmas, Mary's Point Of View

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 14, 2022

We each have heard the story of Christmas many times: the angel Gabriel visits Mary and then visits Joseph, the shepherds, the Host Angels phrasing God, the Wise Men. Today, I want to concentrate on Mary’s part, the human part of the Christmas story.

Christmas, Mary's Point Of View Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Mathew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-21, Isaiah 7:14 We each have heard the story of Christmas many times: the angel Gabriel visits Mary and then visits Joseph, the shepherds, the Host Angels phrasing God, and the Wise Men. Today, I want to ...read more

Responding To A Christmas Miracle

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 4, 2022

During this sermon, please listen to how Zachariah and Mary responded to the angel Gabriel and ask yourself, how should I respond to Christ’s birth so that I might honor Him rightly on His birthday?

Responding to a Christmas Miracle Luke 1:26-38 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It is almost Christmas time again! While I am not a big fan of insane traffic and shopping in overcrowded malls, how I love to visit family and friends and gorge on some of the best cooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

John The Cactus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023

The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 7:17-23, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Davidic Throne

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 7, 2002

The covenant God made with King David, that from David’s seed a righteous King would sit on the Throne of Israel and reign over Israel forever, was specifically applied to Jesus by Gabriel.

6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Great News From The Story Of Mary

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2022

1. God wants to give us His grace (vs. 26-30). 2. God wants to calm our fears (vs. 29-30). 3. God wants to teach us about His kingdom (vs. 31-35). 4. God wants us to believe in His miraculous power (vs. 36-37). 5. God wants us to become His faithful servants (vs. 38).

God's Great News from the Story of Mary Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 23, 2022) SCRIPTURE READING: *Please open your Bibles to Luke 1:26. Did you ever wish you could go back to the first Christmas? Back to Bethlehem, back to the angels, the shepherds, and the baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Tests God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2024

Do we rejoice at God’s provision even in when we don’t feel like it? Do we seek to know Jesus and share Him with those around us? John prepared the way for Jesus, who came to redeem all of creation - what will we do to show Him to others? This is our mission during Advent!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 2 Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s tests God’s promises Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, and 67-80 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form it means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Visit And Elizabeth's Praise Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 1, 2025

Mary heard amazing words from the angel Gabriel that she would give birth to the Son of the Most High God through the power of the Holy Spirit and that she should name him Jesus.

Introduction Mary heard amazing words from the angel Gabriel that she would give birth to the Son of the Most High God through the power of the Holy Spirit and that she should name him Jesus. And as proof, Mary's relative Elizabeth, who was known to be barren, also conceived a son in her old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Angels Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Let your imagination wander. When Mary and Joseph finally had things settled in their mind, the two would have talked endlessly about the angel’s words.The two would have compared notes all the way along their journey to Bethlehem some six months later.

If you want to get in the mood for Christmas, Texas Monthly says you have a lot of choices in Texas. Six hours from here over in Amarillo, there’s the Christmas in the Gardens featuring 300,000 lights strung throughout their Botanical Gardens. Down in College Station, you see Santa, go for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist