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  • C. Raymond van Pletsen avatar

    The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006
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    Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

    The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Lee avatar

    Christmas Throught The Eyes Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006
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    A look at Christmas from the eyes of the Christ childs mother.

    Christmas Through The Eyes of Mary Luke 1:26-38 When Christmas is mentioned what do you think? What memories does the Christmas season bring to your mind? I think we all have memories of days gone by when Christmas had an extra special meaning or significance. Maybe it’s a Christmas as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wonderful Birth Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
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     | 3,690 views

    Join me in taking a closer look at the heavenly message declared to an unsuspecting teenage girl. It is a message about “the wonderful birth of PROMISE” that we can all learn and be encouraged by!

    Heavenly Messages of Christmas #3: “The Wonderful Birth of PROMISE” INTRODUCTION: For the past two weeks, Pastor Ellison has started us in a wonderful series of messages reflecting on the heavenly messages proclaimed in the days surrounding the very first Christmas. We have reflected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
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    Christmas teaches us that ordinary people can attain extraordinary blessing in their lives!

    CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 1: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing” Luke 1:26-38 Welcome: Read excerpt by Jackie McCullough as excerpted in The Incarnation: An Anthology, pp. 47-48. Introduction: Are you looking for glad tidings this Christmas season? Do you come to God in search of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    O Favored Ones Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007
     | 3,043 views

    The presence of GOd

    Our Souls Magnify the Lord! Luke 1:46b-55 † In His Name † Grace and peace,f rom God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus, the Messiah! Hilarious News! Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, and You Sarah thought it was most amusing, Hannah realized it was a gift of God, delivering her from her misery, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “a Woman’s Love” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
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    The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. Mary loved her husband, her son and God.

    I.The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. A.I am truly aghast at the fact that the Christmas story is being total forgotten this year. 1.There was a time when NBC showed Amal and the Night Visitors every year on TV. a.It was a tradition. b.Today the TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011
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    Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

    MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 27, 2011
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    A sermon for Advent 1 on the theme of hope.

    Advent 1 – Jesus Our Hope – November 27, 2011 - Luke 1:26-38 This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas day. Advent is a time to reflect on the reality of the Incarnation, that to us a child is born, and a son is given. One who will be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect A Miracle" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,095 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect a Miracle” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday) What do you suppose God looks like? Artists have given a shot at attempting to give us a physical picture of God in countless ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

    Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Sears avatar

    Unexpectedly Expecting Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

    Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Mary’s Message To Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 3, 2011
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     | 14,382 views

    God wants you: 1. To have the gift of His grace (vs. 26-30). 2. To know about His kingdom (vs. 31-35). 3. To believe in the possibility of His power (vs. 36-37). 4. To be a submissive servant (vs. 38).

    Back to the Best of Christmas Part 1: Mary’s Message to Us Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 4, 2011 *Did you ever wish you could go back to the first Christmas? Back to Bethlehem, back to the angels, the shepherds, and the baby Savior in the manger? *We can’t go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph juthman avatar

    The Faces Of Christmas, Faith Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 3, 2011
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     | 4,780 views

    The lesson we learn from Mary is that God honors humble faith and surrendar.

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS FAITH Luke 1:26-38 ‘For no word from God will ever fail.” INTRODUCTION Christmas is a time of FAITH. Nowhere is this truth seen than in how Mary responded to the news that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Son of God. We see the wonder and the wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Operation: Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 3,197 views

    Christmas series on why Jesus came to earth.

    Luke 1:26-38 – Messiah Mission #2: Operation Sovereignty Please turn with me to Luke 1:26-38. This being the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we are continuing our Christmas series I’ve called The Messiah Mission. What was Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth, as revealed in the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist