Sermons on Luke 1:17:

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

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

Christmas Eve 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2019

This is not really so much of a sermon as it is a first person accounting of the Incarnation narrative by the Biblical characters involved. It also includes suggested songs.

Christmas Eve 2018 Start Christmas Instrumental Music video at 6:45 Welcome and Opening Prayer - ________________________ Lighting of the Christ Candle - ________________________ Song We Lift the Light of Hope (F) (Verse 5 only) Reader ___________________ Let’s prepare our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Impossible Surprise Series

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real Question

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 6, 2022

In this message we examine questions asked in doubt, asked in faith, and more important, questions that were not asked at all. Is it ok to question God? What is your question behind the question?

The Real Question Scripture: Luke 1:5-38; Hebrews 11:1-19; Genesis 15:4-6 At the close of my message last week I told you that when we choose to walk with God we make the decision to come into agreement with Him versus asking Him to come into agreement with us. With that decision we no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38, Hebrews 11:1-19, Genesis 15:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Surgery

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

The childless spouse of a priest discovers that she will bring forth a prophet. He goes before the Lord to prepare the people's hearts.

Luke 1:5-25 tells us of how Elizabeth, the childless spouse of a priest, discovers that she will bring forth a prophet. This youngster will ultimately be known as John the Baptist. Her husband, Zechariah, gains this information from a heavenly messenger (an angel) however, he questions this because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christmas Message – The Men Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 22, 2022

It is most revealing to study the men of the Incarnation for some wonderful thoughts emerge. This Christmas message looks at a subject not often covered - the men. God bless all who read this, you and your families, for this Christmas and always.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – THE MEN OF THE INCARNATION ===================================== An explanation – I highlighted a number of words and phrases in the biblical text in red, but because the layout here can’t use formatting, I have placed those in capitals. I hope you don’t mind. I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:39-42, Matthew 1:18-19, Luke 1:43-47, Matthew 1:20-25, Matthew 13:55-56, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 2:25-35, Luke 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Voice For God Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022

This sermon focuses on John the Baptist and his unique role as "the one crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord", as well as a four possible applications for Christians today.

Good morning. By a show of hands, how many of you have heard of the biblical character John the Baptist? Most of you have heard of him of course. When you think of John the Baptist, what kind of image comes to mind? A little wild. A guy running around the desert dressed funny and eating bugs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-34, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Hanging Between.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021

Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible