Sermons on Joseph Mary:

Angels & Shepherds (Luke 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2024

What do angels and shepherds have to do with the birth of our Savior? Let's look at Luke 2.

What does Jesus’ humble birth in a stable rather than a palace tell us about God? What does the announcement to humble shepherds rather than kings tell us about God? Let’s look at Luke 2. How did Joseph and Mary end up in Bethlehem for Jesus’ birth? Now it happened that in those days a decree ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Is Saved

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 14, 2002

The baby Jesus is saved from a horrific end due to faithful obedience of Joseph and Mary.

The Savior is Safe! Matthew 2:13-23 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 CIT: The baby Jesus is saved by the foresight of God and the obedience of Joseph and the wise men. MOT: Even Jesus was not immune to suffering and the attacks of Satan. CAA: The Laurel church should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"elizabeth Gives Us An Awesome Gift"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 19, 2018

The message is about what Joseph gives, Mary gives and what Elizabeth offers us.

“Elizabeth gives us an awesome gift” Luke 1:39-58 • Joseph offers the gift of faithfulness despite wonder • Elizabeth offers the gift of understanding despite the assumptions • Mary offers the gift of the Christ 1. Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus • He is the greatest gift given to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-58

Denomination: Methodist

The Virgin Mary Has So Much To Teach Us As The Fountain Of Faith, And Grace

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 21, 2014

We always know who Mary was the mother of our Lord, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her faith and her calling, and you will see how powerful and relevant that is for us today. Read on and enjoy !!!

This sermon (Advent 2 year B) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 7th December 2014 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We always know who Mary was, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Episcopal

The Mary Factor: Pondering Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19).

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:19, 51 1. Mary pondered after the Shepherd’s visit, outside influence. "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 2. Mary pondered after twelve year old Jesus taught in the temple, inside influence. "His mother kept all these sayings in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19-51

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Wonderful Song Of Praise

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon to exalt Jesus and put into perspective the true motive and character of Mary

The Song of Mary Luke 1:46-55 What is so special about Mary? Should she be an object of our worship because she was chosen to be the mother of our Lord? Should she be looked upon as a mediator (go between) when we pray? There is not an ounce of scripture that instructs us to do so. In fact the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel's Message To Mary: Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

We can count on God to keep his promises. He gave Mary the promise, "I will be with you." And he gives the same promise to us.

The Christmas Angels – Part 2 CCCH 12-12-99 INTRODUCTION Growing up as a Gen X’er wasn’t always easy for me. But as a boy living at the end of the 1970’s there were still a few things I could count on to bring order to my life: 1. That the Cowboys or the Steelers would be in the Super ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Mary Magdalne - Mother's Day

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 7, 2002

Mary Magdalene in an incredible example of a woman you Satan had all but destoryed being used by God in fantastic ways.

Mary Magdalene Notable Women and their accomplishments. 1.) Notable women of our day: Golda Meyer, Margaret Thacher, Sen., Mayors, etc. 2.) TCR #3871 Special Distinctions of Women in the Bible. (1) Last to leave the Cross. (Mk. 15:47) (2) First at the Tomb. (Jn. 20:1) (3) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-8, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas message for 2003

Mary had a little lamb A Christmas day message Once upon a mountaintop, 3 little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars twinkling like diamonds above him. “I want to hold treasure,” he said. “I want to be covered with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mary: Portrait Of The Power Of God Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

The Power of God is revealed as He uses Mary as the mother of the Christ Child

Series: Characters at the Cradle MARY: A Portrait of the Power of God Luke 1:26-56 I. AN ASTOUNDING MESSAGE TO AN UNEXPECTING RECIPIENT (1:26-33) Sometimes we hear something so amazing, so astounding that although we may know it is true we still can=t believe it. It’s kind of like the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007

When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Hope: The Story Of Mary Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2006

This is a Christmas Sermon about Mary. 1. Mary’s Hosanna (Song Of Praise) 2. Mary’s Humility 3. Mary’s Hope

Christmas Hope: The Story of Mary I want to start off this morning by doing an exercise. Not a physical exercise but a mental exercise. I want you to remember being 15 years old. What were you doing at 15? Fifteen is an awkward age – isn’t it? You are no longer a child yet you’re not quite an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Did You Know

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

thank you Mark Lowery for giving us this song

Intro: parents go to B-ham to Gaither homecoming. My first thought was, they are going to have to put up with all the crazy stuff from Mark Lowery. I thought, he’s a nut, he just is over the top, he is off the wall. So a while later I am riding up the road and a new Christmas song is released, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Question About The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

Series answering questions from the congregation

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #7 “Question about the Virgin Mary” Text: Luke 1:26-30 OPENING JOKE: “King James Virgin” A ten-year old, who was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible because of her grandmother’s teaching, asked her grandmother: "Which Virgin was the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational