Sermons on Lukas 1:55:

Hope When You Don't Think You Have Enough Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023

Christmas is often a time when people struggle feeling that they don't have enough, or can't provide enough. It often steals away the joy of Christmas. Mary could have felt that she did not have enough; yet her song proves-- Jesus was enough.

One of the top 10 Christmas songs of all time- it actually is ranked #7- is the song: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. The song goes like this: “Don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need, I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Of Mary Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

We need to get our wonder back for God, for Jesus and for Christmas! We need to look at Mary's song "Magnificat" and ignited our Spirit of Wonder again for God.

Video Transition: Mary did you know? This was sung by Jordan Smith the winner of the voice back in season 9 in 2015 – He sang it even after Adam LeVine tried talking him out of doing it! Introduction: Mary, Did You Know has become a Christmas classic since Michael English first recorded the song in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"journey To Bethlehem: The Paradox Of Blessedness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2023

We are blessed when our lives are used for God's good purposes.

“Journey to Bethlehem: The Paradox of Blessedness” Luke 1:39-55 Last week we started our Advent journey to Bethlehem by reading about how the angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her that she would become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and bear a son, and He will be holy and be called the “Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith, The Birth Of John The Baptist. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 7, 2023

Luke's eye witness account of John the Baptist's birth is a wonderful account, Isaiah 40 fore told and now made real.

The words that follow from Isaiah 40 are a kind of celebration of faith in that Isaiah was proclaiming a time of comfort for the people of Israel. Isaiah forecast a messenger who would make a way for the Messiah. Isaiah 40:1-5 & 9-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:1-80, Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:19-28, Mark 1:1-9, Isaiah 40:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Soul Magnifies The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2022

In this message we unpack Mary's song of praise (The Magnificat) found in Luke 1.

My Soul Magnifies The Lord (The Magnificat) OKAY – who here like’s Christmas music? AND IF – you do, when do you start listening to it? DO – you have a Christmas playlist? NOW - this week I went on Spotify, and I found their ‘Best Christmas Playlist’ for 2022 (their top 100). NOW – I have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Overflowing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2022

Joy is the inevitable result for the one who is obedient to the will of the Living God.

“Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Mary

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2022

What are the qualities for which she (Mary) should be honored? (Material adapted from a chapter in Leslie Flynn's book called "Christmas Messages." Chapter is called "Let Us Honor Mary," pg. 19)

HoHum: “The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:27, 28, NIV. What exalted names some have placed on Mary- Most Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God, Mother of the Word Incarnate, Mother of Mercy, Advocate of Sinners, Dispenser of Divine Grace, Door of Heaven and Intercessor, Queen of Heaven? Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:46-55, John 19:25, Mark 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent Magnifies The Lord

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 15, 2022

Mary's soul enlarged her God, she said, "Her soul magnifies the Lord."

Advent magnifies the Lord. Luke 1:46-55 1. Mary Magnifies the Lord is our God to small? • Mary says that her “soul magnifies the Lord. • The word “magnify.” The first and primary meaning of the word is to enlarge or increase the apparent size of an object • magnify in another meanings: “to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 23, 2024

Ask yourself if you dare to do something for God which could jeopardize your lifestyle or even your life?

Do You Have the Courage? Luke 1:39-56 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 39 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. [Elizabeth’s reaction] 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Amazing Power Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2024

God does miracles, if necessary, in order to fulfill His plan of love that creates, sustains and in His plan will divinize His people. The key is our faith.

Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2024 Today we hear scriptures that remind us of the importance of faith in God’s divine providence. God is love, all love for us. The love of Father and Son is so intense, so overflowing that it is a divine person, the Holy Spirit. So God does miracles, if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Luke 1:46-55, Matthew 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

A. B. C. Visitation Of Mary To Elizabeth. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

MAY 31st, All Years.

1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57 A). A CELEBRATION OF GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. 1 Samuel 2:1-10. The Song of Hannah is a song of reversals. It was a celebration of a God-given opportunity through the birth of a child. Yet it is not only a personal response to one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2025

Luke 1:46-55 shows us several ways in which every Christian should praise God.

Introduction Commentator Tom Wright asks the following question: “What would make you celebrate wildly, without inhibition?” He then offers several suggestions. It could be the news that someone close to you who had been very sick was getting better and would soon be home. It could be the news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

None Like You, God! - Luke 1:46-56

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Dec 1, 2025

Title: None Like You, God! Speaker: Ralph Hull Series: Luke Date: November 30, 2025 Bible: Luke 1:46-56 An exposition of Luke 1:46-56

Manuel, God with us. I hope that each and all of you can rejoice as we sing that last song and the others as well. I enjoyed hearing our brother Matthew said that he He has come, or he said he will come, and he has come, and he will come again. Maybe we need to write a few more stanzas. Maybe our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Mary's Song

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 1, 2025

When Mary heard the praise of Elizabeth's blessing, all her fears disappeared from her heart, and she was so moved by the grace that God had bestowed upon her that she praised God.

Introduction Mary heard amazing words from the angel Gabriel that she would become pregnant and give birth to the Son of the Most High, and that she would call his name Jesus. And to Mary, who answered that since she was a virgin, the angel Gabriel said that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2025

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

Luke 1:39-56 Joy For nine- or ten-days Mary had carried with her the most astounding secret: She was pregnant, and the child was to be the long-awaited messianic king, Israel’s deliverer. Understandably, she had been afraid to share this news, because if the wrong person heard, Herod could have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist