Sermons on Luke 1:7:

A Christmas Eve Meditation

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 26, 2007

In simplicity Jesus came and in simplicity we celebrate his birth and our hope.

Title: A Christmas Eve Meditation Text: Luke 1:1-14 Thesis: In simplicity Jesus came… and in simplicity we celebrate his birth and our hope. Introduction A year ago, Bonnie and I were returning home from visiting our family in Chicago. It was cold and the weather turned bitter. The roads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Around The Crib Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007

This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John - Full Of Christmas Cheer

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

An advent message thinking about what John the baptist has to do with this season.

Luke 1:3-18 The season of Christmas is upon us, but I wonder at what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw the decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way too early (i.e. October)? When you received your first card? In the Church Advent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-18

Denomination: Methodist

God's Planned Parenthood

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 10, 2008

Luke shows us God’s choice of parents for Jesus and John the Baptist. We can learn a lot about the kind of character God wants in parents when we see Zacharias, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary’s character.

Today is the first Sunday of 2008! Happy New Year! We have a lot to look forward to this year. As we begin this new year, we also begin a new look at the Lord and his church through the eyes of Luke. It all starts with God’s “Planned Parenthood” for Zechariah and Elizabeth and Mary and Joseph. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disappointment With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Disappointments will come and we have the choice to let them bury us or buoy us.

Christmas is a season not only of joy, but, if we’re honest, also of disappointment. Sometimes we’re disappointed with gifts. When Laura’s brother, Grayson, was in Middle School he received one such gift. To appreciate this you have to get the image in your mind of the entire family gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 10, 2008

Sermon looks at God’s plan for answered prayer: when he says no, not yet, or yes to prayer, and what do do in the waiting period

Attitudes to Answered Prayer (Acknowledgement - Ray Duerksen - Southland Community Church) There are three attitudes I believe we all need in order to have answers to our prayers. o E.g. A young girl who wrote a letter to a missionary. It was a prayer letter and she was trying to lend her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:7-23

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent.

A Reason for Hope Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 Shalom, good people. Give me a moment for my head to clear and I will tell you a glorious story. My name is Zechariah and I am a priest from the hill country of Judea. My wife, Elizabeth, is herself the daughter of a priest—and so I am doubly blessed. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of Christ Is Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008

How shall we keep our families ready for the return of our Savior?

Luke 1:5-22 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission Possible: Change The World (6 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Last in series: Examines the Life of a world-changer!

CHANGE THE WORLD Luke 10:1-11, 19-20, 24 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008

Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Be Prepared

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008

Advent message.We must be prepared and ready for the Christmas season. It takes determination and excercising our faith.

Preparing to be prepared Luke 1:1-25 Disclaimer: This was prepared from resources from sermon central and private study. Introduction- It’s official Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us. It is officially the Christmas season. Let the craziness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Perfect Timing

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008

Christmas Message, God’s perfect timing for the birth of Christ

Perfect Timing Luke 1:5-38 Christmas 2008 Humor – Children and Christmas can really be humorous at times. Thomas Stewart, age 9 asks.... What never eats at Christmas time? The turkey, ...it’s usually stuffed Sergio Garcia,(child)asks, What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Again Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2007

Advent is about preparing for the arrival of Jesus. One couple in the bible was charged with the task of preparing for God’s arrival. But it meant they would begin again.

Rediscover Christmas Beginning Again Luke 1:5-23 December 2, 2007 This morning we are going to begin our advent series, “Rediscover Christmas!” As we prepare for the arrival of the Messiah of Christ of Jesus, this is a season of preparation. It is the season of getting ready for the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Simple Hymn And Scripture Service

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Service after Christmas to celebrate hymns and scripture - added personal testimony

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

A Time For Hope - Christmas Eve 2009

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 26, 2009

We have hope for life now and for life eternal because of God sending His Son and working out His plan.

A Time for Hope Advent Conspiracy – Christmas Eve 12/24/2009 Introduction It’s a Wonderful Life – No hope Video (Scene beginning at Martini’s Bar to the point right before Clarence jumps in water off the bridge) Slide after video Have you ever felt hopeless like George Bailey? What should be an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational