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Mary, A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

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Mother’s Day Sermon. A look at Mary as a model for motherhood in our world today.

Mary, A Model of Motherhood Luke 1:26-38 Mother’s Day holds its share of joys and sorrows. Many of us have (or have had) good mothers and carry a multitude of pleasant memories. However, some of us have lost our mothers, some at a young age, and thus this day holds positive memories but also a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

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The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

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Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

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We must open our heart to God’s plan.

liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

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"For nothing is impossible with God."

The events described in Scripture regarding the birth of Christ actually happened. It begins in the home of a young girl named Mary who lived almost 2,000 years ago in the Town of Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and it culminates with the visit of the Magi and the subsequent flight into Egypt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Enables Us Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 9, 2001

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Whatever situation God brings us into, He is more than able to enable us to succeed!

He Enables Us June 9, 2001 When the angel, Gabriel, informed Mary that she was to become the mother of God’s special child, she asked a most logical question. “How can this be?” What the angel had told her, besides being startling, was physically impossible. Mary knew a virgin couldn’t possibly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Luke 1:34-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Names A Person

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 16, 2001

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Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person”

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person” This is story of the birth of John, his circumcision, naming, and manifestation to relatives and neighbors along with a notice of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Obligations

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 23, 2001

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What Obligations do you and I have concerning: Christmas, God, The Church?

Christmas: The Word for the day is, …OBLIGATION Can anyone tell me the definition of Obligation? 1. A moral or legal duty. 2. A binding promise. 3. A debt of gratitude We are all familiar with the Christmas story. Lets read the scripture in today’s lesson and study this word, …Obligation. LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Mary: How Will This Be? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

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A call to receive the grace of God to meet your need

The Questions of Christmas (2) The Question of Mary How Will This Be? Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38 The biggest surprise of my life happened in the summer of my sixteenth year when a tall, lithe, beautiful brunette-- whom I had asked out the summer before and been refused-- started going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Room?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

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Christmas in July

First Monday weekend in Canton is an interesting experience. For those of you who have been, you know what I am talking about. There are acres and acres of booths both in pavilions and open air that are filled with people selling anything imaginable, and probably a few things beyond our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Could You Give Birth To God's Baby

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 18, 2001

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What does God want to send to the earth through you? Learn from Mary’s example about dealing with the key issues to being a channel for God.

Philippians 4:13 tells us "[We] can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us." We often quote that for encouragement, or try and motivate others to move forward in what seems to be impossible endeavors. But it becomes a source of divine encouragement when you understand that God believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary The Slave-Girl

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

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At Christmas, we might wonder what made Mary so special to God? We may find the answer in one word she used to describe herself to Gabriel: "Handmaid".

Mary the "Slave-Girl" Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Dave Campbell Mary must have been quite a girl. To be chosen of God to bear His Son and raise Him to adulthood was no small thing! When the angel Gabriel appeared to her and spoke of God’s plan for salvation and her part in it all, she responded with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding Jesus

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

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May people find Jesus in your decisions, language, devotions, kindness and compassion

Sermon - “Finding Jesus” Luke 2:1-10 I. Mary’s Story II. The Search Continues A. Introduction - Scholars B. Our Search 1. Like the Jew 2. In Our Everyday Life 3. Finding Jesus C. Others Search 1. Where Will They Find Him? 2. Can They Find Him in You? III. The Challenge A. Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Sending Greetings Of Love (Or Christmas Is Weird)

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

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When we strip away the candles, tinsels, stockings and presents we come to the real message of Christmas for all “for God so loved us”

Sermon: Sending Greetings of Love (Christmas is Weird) Dec 16, 2001 Christmas is just plain weird. I mean have you ever thought about it. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room while eating candy out of your socks? And look at the Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: United Methodist

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