Sermons on Lucas 1:29:

When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Being a mother can be a costly thing. But following the call of God to be a mother of the Savior can be a costly thing as well. As Christians, sometimes, we tend to sanitize the Christmas story. We think of it as a heartwarming story of a young mother giv

A Scandalous Love Affair: when life and faith doesn't make sense Luke 1:26-38 Dick Hillis tells the story of a mission trip to Africa. “She was lying on the ground. In her arms she held her tiny baby girl. As I put a cooked sweet potato into the mother’s outstretched hand, I wondered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Bold & Obedient Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we will consider the letter "O" and once again God has provided for us a Christmas theme for the letter "O". This was a little more difficult to think of for me, and it's a good thing I don''t have to come up with these sermons on my own. This w

Boldness A-Z O- Obedience Once again we find ourselves in our a-z of spiritual Boldness. Last week we considered the letter "N" and we looked at the Good good news of Luke chapter 2. The angel of the Lord delivered the news of the Messiah's birth. "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Gift Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 3 in the series Eternal Christmas, this message looks at Mary as the archetype for how we are to receive and cherish the Christmas gift of God’s presence.

Receiving the Gift Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 19, 2010 David Flowers Luke 1:26-38 (MSG) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth 27 to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Full Term Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Each of us has been given the seed of faith as well. When God first became real to you, you had from that point on the same privilege and responsibility to bring the miracle of Christ in you to full term fruition. Christ died and rose again not that you w

Myah Hope was given the news that she was pregnant. Like most mothers to be, she dreamed of what giving birth to a child and raising them would be like. But when she was 19 weeks pregnant, she was told that something was wrong with her baby's head. The doctor said that she had no brain. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Based on the song "Mary, Did You Know." Was Mary in need of salvation, although she bore the holy Christ child? Did she ever know why the child she delivered had come into the world? This message seeks to answer these questions.

The title for our message comes from a song written by the Christian comedian Mark Lowry, and originally sung by the Christian vocalist Michael English; and the song is entitled, “Mary, Did You Know?” One stanza of the song says: Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-29, Luke 2:15-19, Luke 2:33-35, Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe, Theophilus? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Luke taught Theophilus what had been delivered unto him by eyewitnesses concerning Jesus. This teaching included not only the life of Jesus, but it included Old Testament prophecy and theological and spiritual lessons too.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Do You Believe, Theophilus?” When we take the time to read Luke chapter 1, verses 1-4, we learn how the gospel of Luke was written to instill a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in a person by the name of Theophilus, who was actually a student of Luke (v. 4); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is She Who Believed Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

This text reveals a promise that God would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son; but she would not be able to "unwrap" this gift until she submitted and believed the Lord’s promise to give it to her.

Christmas time is upon us. When asked to name something about Christmas many people will mention gifts or presents. It’s always exiting to receive a gift! Amen? This morning we are going to see how the Lord would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Is Impossible Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

The word “impossible” means nothing to God! The birth of a baby born to a virgin was a miracle! The Lord can also miraculously bring light to a dark situation. “Never doubt in the dark, what God spoke while you were in the light.”

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Nothing Is Impossible,” as we briefly touch on the account of how baby Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary. I would like to begin with some inspirational quotes and illustrations; and I’ll start by sharing one entitled “Impossible Takes Longer.” Charles F. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Revealed

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 28, 2021

At the time Adam and Eve were sent out of the garden, a mystery was unleashed. God's words to the serpent, the woman, and the man answered some questions, but raised others that would not be answered for a very long time.

Note: I have developed a set of PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to overlook ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Ecclesiastes 6:3, 2 Chronicles 9:13-22, Ecclesiastes 5:10-15, Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Galatians 3:27, Philippians 1:21, Ephesians 3:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:9-11, Romans 8:1-3, Revelation 1:6, Hebrews 9:11-12, Hebrews 9:2-3, Hebrews 10:19-20, John 14:1-6, Hebrews 2:14-15, Mark 15:37-38, Acts 2:1-41, John 14:7-11, John 13:3-9, Acts 17:22-31, John 16:12-14, Mark 4:10-12, Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 13:17, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ecclesiastes 8:4-9, Ecclesiastes 6:6, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021

It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 1 - Ready or Not! Introduction It is hard to believe it is the month of December much less almost Christmas. This year at times has seemed like a lifetime while at other moments it is a blur. We find ourselves in the most nostalgic time of year. Visions of sugar plums ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-49, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have Found Favor With God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. Looks at Mary as a proper response to what would ordinarily terrify us.

Mary didn’t just suddenly appear on the earth. She was born, just like any other baby girl. She wasn’t from a thriving center of commerce and wealth. She was from a little town in the region of Galilee - a town where someone asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” We know something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

But It Did'nt

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2021

The story begins in Eden and ends in Eden. The story of humanity. What chapter are you writiting.

Once Upon a time: Before time was way beyond human imagination heavenly beings lived in the presence of the Great God Almighty Jehovah. They would enjoy the company of each other. Laughter was the order of the day. Joy filled the atmosphere and every angel sang sweet songs of praise to God. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10, Matthew 16:13, Luke 1:26-33, Genesis 2:16, Genesis 3:1-5, Genesis 4:1-8, Genesis 6:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Called To Be A Mom Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 9, 2022

Based on Luke 1:26-38 - Encourages mothers (& others) to consider the implications of Mary's call for our lives today.

“CALLED TO BE A MOM” Luke 1:26-38 FBCF – 5/8/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Moms have some funny & interesting interactions w/ their kids: A mom of 3 bad kids was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Yes, just not the same ones." Pastor Bill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist