Sermons on Lucas 1:47:

The Value Of A Promise

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Nov 19, 2017

The value of a promise depends upon the reputation or character of the one giving the promise. Discover the value of a promise from the one who is faithful and true. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

What if someone who has a reputation of being unfaithful and untrue, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Not much. What if someone who has a reputation of being faithful and true, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Great value. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:30-35, Romans 4:17-22

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 1, 2017

Humility, God's Greatness, Surrender

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS - Mary’s Song December 4, 2022 Luke 1:46-56 (read after intro) Introduction: If you do a Google search for Christmas songs you’ll pull up around 55 million websites. But if you refine the search you can look under Keywords “Songs of Christmas” and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Christmas Part1 " What Mary Didn't Know" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 11, 2017

Part 1 of our Christmas series

“What Mary did not know” December 10, 2017 Christmas series I am sure that I am not alone when I say Sometimes I make things up as I go I am often not a good planner And I often don’t communicate may plans well But When I am going with someone else’s plan I want to know every detail When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gifts Have Thorns

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Dec 18, 2017

When we look at Mary and the birth of Jesus we see a struggle of being pregnant and no one believing her. Why did the angel only tell her? Wouldn't a family meeting with all the parties be more appropriate? We will see that God's gifts have thorns!

God’s Gifts Have Thorns Matthew1:18-25 and Luke1:26-56 & 2:1-39 Today is Sunday, December 24, 2017. A day known around the world in many different languages as Christmas Eve. This is an exciting time of the year! There are those that love the holiday but hate what this day represents. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017

God becomes human flesh. God empties himself and becomes a helpless babe. GOD CAME DOWN TO LIFT US UP. This is Christmas—one resolve—God wants to change our hearts; to make us a new creation.

FAMOUS FIRSTS * Virginia Dare (1587): 1st child born in the American colonies, Aug. 18, on (now) Roanoke Island, NC. * André-Jacques Garnerin (1797): 1st parachute jump 6,500 ft. over Manseau Park, Paris in a 23’ dia. parachute made of white canvas with a basket attached (Oct. 22). * Charles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

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

Christmas Carols (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs.In Luke 2, Mary sings about God's mindfulness, might, and mercy!

Christmas Carols (Mary) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 11/29/15 Now that Thanksgiving has passed the airwaves will be besieged by Christmas music. Even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas carols over the next few weeks. In church, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:44-56

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent Candlelighting Liturgy

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

liturgy for lighting of each of the candles in the Advent wreath

As the season of Advent approaches, I am re-posting an Advent Candlelighting liturgy. . . Blessed Advent! Advent Candlelighting Liturgy First Sunday in Advent Leader: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, the hope of all peoples; he is the wisdom that teaches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16-18, Luke 1:46-49, Isaiah 9:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

Jesus' mom teaches us 3 things that we need to do when we are feeling overwhelmed.

When You Feel Overwhelmed Mother’s Day 2022 I want to start off today’s conversation, ‘When You Feel Overwhelmed,’ with some words to a song that David sang to the Lord after He had delivered David from all of his enemies including from the hand of Saul. We find it in 2 Samuel 22 (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

Christmas Expectations

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018

An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Charting An Unknown Course Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 3, 2018

Although God has everything charted and planned, we must move one step at a time into our unknown futures, but we can do so holding God’s hand.

Charting An Unknown Course Luke 1:26-56 1. After Christmas vacation, an elementary school teacher was asking her students how they celebrated Christmas. When she got to Sammy, whose father ran a local toy store, she said, "Sammy, since you're jewish, I guess your family didn't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 9, 2018

Mary reacted with praise to Elizabeth's welcome of her and the Savior within her womb. In her praise, she teaches us to praise God for: 1. Doing great things for us. 2. Giving mercy to those who fear him, and 3. Keeping his promises.

Christmas Music 1: Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-55 December 9, 2018 What is it like to be a part of God’s over-arching plan? To be used for supernatural purposes? The Christmas story begins with a young peasant girl from a backwards village. Mary was probably a teenager when she found out she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2018

This is one of the three great psalms spoken by women.

Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s song, known as the Magnificat, is one of three great psalms spoken by women in the Bible. Deborah sang a song of deliverance after Sisera was defeated by the hands of another woman, the wife of Heber the Kenite. Here the words “blessed above women: in Judges 5:24 is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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