Sermons on Lucas 1:55:

A Song Of Hope Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Mary and all Israel hoped in a Savior who would provide His people with salvation from sin and redemption unto God. In this passage, Mary was finally able to confidently declare her hope aloud through song and call Him “God my Savior.”

I’ve entitled our message for this morning “A Song of Hope.” The passage we’re going to see is often called the “Song of Mary.” In Mary’s words, we hear an expression of anticipation and joy in the coming fulfillment of her hope. So, what was Mary’s hope? Mary had the same hope as all the nation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 10, 2020

As young pregnant Mary faces the difficulties having to wear ridicule and moral judgement Mary humbly sings a powerful song where she glorifies God and rejoices in her Saviour.

Message Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s Song It isn’t always easy to sing is it. I’m not talking about those of us who are musically-challenged – we don’t find it easy to sing. Even when we try really hard. I’m talking about those times in your life when you may not be in the mood for a song. One time I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Are We Worthy...

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 11, 2020

It’s not are we worthy – but will we accept Gods will and tasks for us?

When God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus, her only observable qualifications were traits like obedience, courage, faith, and moral purity. Such qualities are often overlooked or even belittled by society, but they equipped Mary for God’s service. Mary’s home town of Nazareth was remarkably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are To Call Him Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 12, 2020

We know very little about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Lottie Beth Hobbs wrote that she, “holds a place apart from all other women of the world...

YOU ARE TO CALL HIM JESUS     LUKE 1:26–56 Introduction As we move through the Christmas season it is easy to overlook the common things we know about the uncommon birth of Jesus.  We know very little about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Lottie Beth Hobbs wrote that she, “holds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mary The Virgin Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 25, 2020

The Role of Mary in Christmas and her importance are notable. Mary pictured as a Humble Girl, She had hunger and thirst for God, hence she was honored to be the Mother of Jesus.

Luke 1:46-55 Introduction: The First Chapter in the Gospel of Luke highlights and brings into the limelight of two godly women. They are Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother of Messiah. Both of them were great and godly women and had no social or economic standing. Few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Visitation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2021

What has God done in your life; what has God done for you? That’s worth considering every day, both the big miracles and the tiny ones.

Visitation When we give our lives to our Lord Jesus Christ, everything changes, doesn’t it? Most of us, from childhood, are habituated to self-centered lives. Things are important to us if they do something for us, if we enjoy them, if they give us security, pleasure, excitement, money. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Isaiah 12:2-6, 2 Samuel 6:14, Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Catholic

Introduction To Psalms Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 22, 2020

This is the introduction to a series of studies on selected Psalms, developed from a series of classes. This sermon does not examine a particular psalm, but makes observations about psalms in general.

In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as I should into the depths of meaning and feeling that are expressed by the psalmists. Upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, Psalm 8:6, Acts 13:22, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 45:6, Psalm 41:9, Psalm 1:6, Psalm 49:1, John 13:18, Hebrews 4:7, Mark 12:36, Luke 1:46-55, Psalm 22:4, Isaiah 63:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary As Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2018

"the original Protestant reformers maintained the traditional love and respect shown by and in the Church for the Blessed Virgin Mary."

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin 2018 Reformation/Revolution John the Baptist was a prophet, and at the presence of Mary and the newly-conceived Jesus, his cousin, he did a little dance in his mother’s womb. Scripture scholars tell us that the OT scene evoked in the minds of first-century Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Catholic

The Difference A Child Makes: Mary

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Hear from Mary herself what the Christmas story meant to her.

Good morning! My name is Mary. I am the mother of Jesus. My journey in life has embraced the good and the beautiful and also the painful, but always God has been with me. My son and my savior is no longer with us, but his disciple, John has taken care of my needs and been like a son to me since ...read more

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

The First Perspective Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 18, 2019

Perspective is important. Our decisions and how we live our lives are based on how we see things. This morning in our passage, Mary gives us the very first perspective of Christmas.

Introduction: Perspective is important. Our decisions and how we live our lives are based on how we see things. I hold in my hand a glass. Is it half empty, or is it half full? Your answer depends on your perspective. Two shoe salesmen from the same shoe manufacturers are sent to two different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To ‘hallow’ God’s Name Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Mary shows us how she hallowed God's name by giving God the priority in her life. By hallowing God's name we seek his direction in our lives.

Message "How to ‘Hallow’ God’s Name” A Sermon on Luke 1:39-56 Let’s do a little survey. How many of you say the Lord’s Prayer at least once a week? What about once a month? Once every six months? It’s interesting isn’t it that the prayer isn’t used as much as in the past. So we should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 22 - Jesus On The Cross Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 29, 2019

"My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' terrible cry on the cross is answered in Psalm 22.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:21, Luke 1:46-55, Acts 7:53, Galatians 3:19, John 16:13-14, Isaiah 59:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day 2015 (Zechariah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2019

Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, sets a wonderful example for dads as a pious father, a prayerful father, and praise-filled father! Happy Father's Day!

Father’s Day 2015: Zechariah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/21/2015 During the Superman Celebration last weekend, as we walked down Main Street in Metropolis, we could see all sort of costumed superheroes. In the midst of them, however, a little boy joyfully sat upon his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-63

Denomination: Christian Church