Sermons on Lukas 1:21:

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

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

Stronghold Beliefs Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2019

This message is Part 2 of this series. In this message I review how stronghold beliefs are developed and the impact that doubting has on the creation of stronghold beliefs. Next week I will go into more depth on the stronghold beliefs that all Christians should have represented in their life.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 2 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Luke 1:18-20, 64; Romans 10:17 This is Part 2 of my series on Stronghold Beliefs. Last week I shared with you that this series will focus on the stronghold beliefs that we need to develop versus those that need to come down because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Luke 1:18-64, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Believe, Theophilus? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Luke taught Theophilus what had been delivered unto him by eyewitnesses concerning Jesus. This teaching included not only the life of Jesus, but it included Old Testament prophecy and theological and spiritual lessons too.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Do You Believe, Theophilus?” When we take the time to read Luke chapter 1, verses 1-4, we learn how the gospel of Luke was written to instill a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in a person by the name of Theophilus, who was actually a student of Luke (v. 4); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

No Es Lo Que Esperaba

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2022

Hay momentos en la vida en los que la vida no va a ser como esperábamos.

No es lo que esperaba de Rick Gillespie-Mobley Eclesiastés 9:11-12 Lucas 1:5-25 y 1:57-66 Texto Mateo 11:1-11:11 ¡No es lo que esperaba! ¿Alguna vez ansiaste algo y apenas podías esperar a que sucediera, pero cuando terminó dijiste que eso no era lo que esperaba? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hindi Ito Ang Inaasahan Ko

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2022

May mga pagkakataon sa buhay na hindi aabot ang buhay gaya ng inaasahan natin.

Hindi Ito Ang Inaasahan Ko ni Rick Gillespie-Mobley Eclesiastes 9:11-12 Lucas 1:5-25 at 1:57-66 I-text ang Mateo 11:1-11:11 Hindi Ito Ang Inaasahan Ko! Naranasan mo na bang maghintay sa isang bagay at halos hindi na makapaghintay na mangyari ito, ngunit nang matapos ito ay sinabi mong hindi iyon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Unafraid - God Has Heard Your Prayer Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

This is the first in a Christmas series that examines the several "Fear Not" commands given throughout the Christmas story. This is the story of Zechariah.

(Song - "Fear No More" - Building 249) That might be you this morning. You didn’t choose to be situated quite like you are this morning. Things haven’t turned out just like you’d hoped. And here you are. If the future is anything like much of the past, it’s looking pretty scary. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah The Doubter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2018

We can be walking with the Lord, be strong in His might, and still struggle with doubt. It is not a sin to struggle with doubt, but it is a sin to settle on unbelief, which angers God.

Zechariah the Doubter (Luke 1:5-25) 1. A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. ? ? "Ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Prepare For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018 Intro… I have always found energy and excitement in sharing God’s Word …but I’m especially excited today… because we are launching into multiple new seasons…which I will explain more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Changed History

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018

Christ coming into the world changes our story.

How Christmas Rewrote History December 24, 2018 Did you know that the original Rocky movie had a different original ending? During Rocky’s fight with Apollo Creed, he was supposed to throw the fight so he could get money so he could buy Adrian a pet shop. They changed the ending because that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Forerunner

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 2, 2024

Who was John the Baptist? He was the forerunner of Jesus. This sermon related that to our lives.

The Forerunner Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Measure Of True Greatness

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 29, 2024

JOHN THE BAPTIST'S important CALLING was to turn the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

Here in these verses the birth of JOHN THE BAPTIST was foretold by an angel to his father Zechariah. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S important CALLING was to turn the children of Israel to the Lord their God. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CALLING I. IT WAS A DIFFICULT CALLING He was called during the time when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Initiating The Turn-4(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2023

4 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-IV—Luke 1:11-12(:5-25) Attention: For me personally as your ‘preacher’, today is ‘game day’, & now is my reckoning hour: My preaching is expected. It’s ‘my turn’ as it were. I’ve been anticipating this opportunity. I must approach it at the proper time. I must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-12, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Initiating The Turn-5(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 24, 2023

5 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-V—Luke 1:13a(:5-25) Attention: Our youngest son, has always been sport’s minded. In high school he played football, threw shot-put, dabbled in wrestling, & played rugby in college. ‘Game day’ is very different for ‘throwing shot-put’ than it is for ‘football.’ In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist