Sermons on Lukas 1:23:

The Impossible Gift Series

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 16, 2010

We all deal with impossible situations in life, but the Impossible Gift from God was a reminder of his love and grace to us.

Christmas Series: The Gifts of Christmas Title: The Impossible Gift Text: Luke 1:5-38 Purpose: Dealing with the impossible situations in life *************************************************************** Introduction Question: What is the Impossible Gift? - Is it someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Nazarene

What God Did Not Say Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2010

Part two of this series focues on Zacharias and Mary.

What God Did Not Say Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Introduction: Two weeks ago I preached part one of this series I’ve titled “What God Did Not Say”. I talked about how we sometime have questions and/or doubts about something we believe God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facebook And Following The Good Shepherd This Christmas

Contributed by W F on Dec 25, 2010

Whatever we follow influences the way we live our lives. The question is, does it work for us and does it make our lives worth living? Here’s five reasons why I follow the Good Shepherd and why I think you should too.

Facebook and following the Good Shepherd this Christmas VIDEO – http://www.sermonspice.com/product/37237/a-social-network-christmas INTRODUCTION If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, then you know all about following. These social networks are a great way to follow what your friends are up to; to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

How God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Always remember, God’s delays are not God’s denials! Sometimes God denies the original request, to give you something better and greater to make you grow for His glory.

Intro: A small child wrote to a missionary the following note: “Dear Mr. Missionary, we are praying for you but we don’t know if God will answer.” This prayer reflects the prayers of most Christians who pray a lot but actually doubt answers! When and how does God answer? To get an answer from God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other

The "Wonder" Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

First in Christmas series. This message discusses the "wonder" of Christmas compared to the "wonderING" if God really cares.

The “Wonder” of Christmas: A Contrast Between Zechariah and Mary Luke 1:5-20; 26-38 November 28, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Well, it’s the Christmas season, and it’s pretty obvious all around, isn’t it? I love the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Birth Of John The Baptist Is Announced At The Temple In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2017

This was a dark period for the nation of Israel. The people had not heard a prophetic word from God in over 400 years, not since Malachi had announced the coming of Elijah ([1]Mal. 4:5-6). The spiritual leaders were shackled by tradition, and in some....

-7 BC- Jerusalem (1) The Birth of John the Baptist is Announced at the Temple in Jerusalem Scriptures (Num. 6:3) Luke 1:5-25 Luke 1:5-25 (NKJV) 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Christmas Event

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:25, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Appointment With Dr. Luke Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 4, 2020

Today we begin journey through Dr. Luke’s Gospel. Here are some things about Luke’s Gospel.

An Appointment With Dr. Luke Luke 1:1-25 Introduction Today we begin journey through Dr. Luke’s Gospel. Here are some things about Luke’s Gospel. Luke’s Gospel is the Gospel for Everyone. He was a Gentile - the only NT writer not a Jew. Written mainly for Gentiles - people like us Luke is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Story - Part 1 - Days 1-6 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 1 includes Days 1-6.

DAY ONE Before the angel Gabriel talked to Mary, Gabriel visited Zacharias the priest. Gabriel told Zacharias that his elderly, barren wife Elisabeth would have a son. Gabriel said, “And you will name him John.” (vs 13) We know him as John the Baptist. Gabriel told Zacharias several things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39, Luke 1:40-45, Luke 1:67-80  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 21, 2020

Modern society is very functionally oriented, and that tendency has carried over into the way we pray. The Kingdom of God, however, is far more relational, and we would do well to learn that way of being in God’s presence.

Listening Prayer Luke 1:5-23, 76-79 [Read Luke 1:5-23] It was the middle of the morning at the Temple in Jerusalem. A group of about fifty priests were gathered to cast lots to determine who would have the honor of entering into the Most Holy Place to offer incense at the altar. The burning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

About One Year Before Jesus Was Born - Christmas 2012

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 9, 2019

Ten Things The Angel Told About Jesus The Son

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Daily News: A Special Baby #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

A special couple have a special baby should have been the headline. We know Christmas is really about Jesus but many of miss the headline even today.

The Gospel According to Luke reports a local Jerusalem couple, Zacharias and Elizabeth, are expecting a baby boy. Witnesses testify this good news may be connected to a Temple incident including Zacharias. Temple police continue to identify witnesses as an angelic proclamation is currently being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 1, 2020

It is possible for faithful people to doubt, but the cost for that doubt is high. In a world of darkness, God is is looking for the faithful. What is the cost of doubt

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message at: https://youtu.be/H3G0p7eublg Introduction On a scale of 1 to 10 where would you rank your faith today? Every day, I marvel at the things and people we put our faith. We drive our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25, Matthew 17:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Brethren

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

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45