Sermons on Lukas 1:12:

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2019

We can never experience real freedom until we’re following a more beautiful way. We need a new imagination, a new way of seeing and thinking.

Two Visits from Gabriel December 8, 2019 • There are at least four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. • There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. • Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burden Lifting Day Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 8, 2019

Zacharias and Elizabeth carried a heavy burden. Their whole life they were childless. In their waning years though, God lifted their burden and gave them a child. this sermon looks at burdens childless couples carry, burdens in general, and how to deal with burdens in our lives.

Burden Lifting Day Series: Christmas Through Their Eyes Chuck Sligh December 8, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:58-66

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready - For God's Surprises! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019

This sermon series is based on the stories we find in Luke/Matthew. While they can be used during Advent/Christmas they can also be used in a Bible Study as we look at God Encounters and what they can do in our lives

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 Theme: Be Ready Title: Be Ready … For God’s Surprises! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to the 1st Sunday of the Advent Season! This month I felt impressed by the Holy Spirit for us to look at a series of God Encounters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Numbers 8:24-26, Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Ready .... To Re-Enlist Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019

This sermon deals with Elizabeth - A Woman of Grace - who shows us How we must Be Ready - 1. To Re-Enlist in God's Kingdom 2. To Rejoice and Bless Others 3. To Be Moved by God's Holy Spirit

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25; 39-45 Theme: Be Ready …. To Re-Enlist Title: Elizabeth – A Woman of Grace INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we have been looking at God Encounters with the theme of “BE READY …”. -Be ready for God to do something amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Difference A Child Maakes: Zechariah Discovers Hope

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

What would Zechariah say if he were suddenly dropped in our world? Perhaps he would tell us about his struggle to maintain hope and how God came and met his deepest longings.

Good morning. My name is Zechariah. I understand from your pastor that you observe this day as the Second Sunday in Advent and that you are preparing yourselves for the birth of the Messiah. Well, I was there when God was first preparing Israel for the Messiah. And so your pastor asked me to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Not What They Expected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

How much do you remember about John the Baptist? Camel hair clothing, locust diet, or loaner lifestyle? While those are memorable, John is arguably one of the most significant people in Jesus’ life and ministry. See how the unexpected surrounded John's birth.

While at the children’s hospital this summer in California, my wife Nikky and I were sitting in the atrium to the main entrance one day when I noticed a man in a black suit and an ear piece walking around. He was looking all over the place and talking to people. As I watched him I leaned over to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Mother's Day 2015 (Elizabeth)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 8, 2019

In Luke 1, we discover a relateable story of motherhood. Elizabeth experience as a mom was struggle-filled, satisfaction-filled, and spirit-filled! Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day 2015: Elizabeth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2015 Happy Mother’s Day! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Each year Americans spend roughly $670 million on Mother’s Day cards and another $1.9 billion on flowers. When your kids are younger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-41

Denomination: Christian Church

"behold, Your Mother" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 8, 2019

We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is

We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is. Over the many, many centuries ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Luke 1:31-32, Luke 1:35-39, Luke 1:8-20, Isaiah 53:10, Isaiah 53:7, Psalm 22:18, Psalm 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Advent is the good news that there is hope regardless of your situation

Most of you are probably familiar with the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie begins with George Bailey about to commit suicide in Bedford Falls, New York on Christmas Eve in 1945. As the prayers of his friends are heard in heaven an angel apprentice named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

When The Darkness Comes

Contributed by Richard Moore on Feb 1, 2014

Even at Christmas we need Easter! Using the true story of a little girl who died on Christmas morning, this sermon points out that there are times when the darkness in life requires a light that is brighter than the Christmas message alone.

A little girl touched our lives this Christmas. The last eight days of her brief life moved us away from our materialistic Christmas selfishness and turned our attention to someone in need. She reminded us of something all too often forgotten in our typical expressions of Christmas gift-giving, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big Story: Benedictus Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

God fulfills His promises. The priest Zechariah knew this and at the dedication of his son John, Zechariah bursts forth in a song of praise to the God who keeps promises. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches about Zechariah's Song.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – Hope you had a great a Thanksgiving! – MERRY CHRISTMAS!! – INTRO MYSELF This morning we are beginning a sermon series called THE BIG STORY. Over the next 4 weeks we will be taking a unique look at the entire Christmas story. Specifically we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zechariah's Praise Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2014

Zechariah was a faithful servant for the Lord, but doubted God when an angel appeared to Him with great news. When God's promise was fulfilled, his first response was to PRAISE because of who God is. Will we do the same during this Christmas season?

2014 Christmas Series (December 7, 2014) Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s Praise Luke 1:5-25; 57-66; 67-80 Introduction - Obvious question: “What is Advent?” -- The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." -- The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas News: The Angels Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

We need to be seized once more by heavenly realities – just as Zechariah was. We need to experience something like a shock to our smug certainties that whittle God down to a manageable size and leave us underwhelmed by the mysteries of eternity.

Angels have fallen on hard times these days. Hardly anyone thinks about them anymore…except at Christmas, of course. But even at that, people don’t much believe in them. Although…I knew a woman – a member of this church at one time: She told me that she had actually seen an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of The Three Wise Women Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 9, 2014

It wasn't just wise men who had gifts for the Lord. Find out who the three wise women were, what their gifts were, and what they can teach all of us, even now!

The Three Wise Women -- Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna Last week we spoke about the Magi who came and gave gifts to Jesus after He was born. We think of them as the “Three Wise Men”, even though we really don’t know how many there were. Each of the Magi’s gifts had a specific ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God