Sermons on Luke 1:26-2:38:

Joy To The World-Christmas In July Celebration

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 16, 2006

Our Christmas in July celebration, celebrating the birth of our savior and the gift of salvation. Can be used for regular Christmas message.

Joy to the World! Luke 2:9&10 “An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all people.’” Merry Christmas, everyone! Last Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-10

Facing Impossibilities

Contributed by Deborah Baird on Jul 21, 2006

HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU HAD NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN AND YOU WERE UNCERTAIN HOW TO GET THROUGH WHAT SEEMED AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION IN YOUR LIFE?

FACING IMPOSSIBILITIES Impossible--- A word most of us greatly dislike to hear concerning our lives. A word that to the average person carries with it a sign of resignation. When we are faced with impossibility; words begin forming in our minds such as give up, fear, loss, abandon, hopeless, no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You Listening

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Is your life running so fast that you cannot hear God? His angels appeared to announce the birth of Christ but who was "listening?"

Are You Listening? The Christmas Season is closing in. We have do lists, shopping lists, and invitations to parties, as well as church and school Christmas presentations. It seems that when we need the most to slow down to appreciate the season, we are too busy to do so. In fact, I sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Angels Announce Christ's Birth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT. “When Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Parents, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer And Patience

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 27, 2007

A fairly short sermon asking the congregation to pray for parents, to praise God for Jesus, to be open to prophesy, to be regular in prayer and to be patient.

Luke 2: 22 to 40 This is such a lovely all-age event in the life of Jesus. We’ve got a baby (Jesus 2:21), parents (Mary and Joseph 2:22), a man of faith (Simeon 2:25), and a very prayerful and faithful widow (Anna 2:36). The whole event is a reminder to us that children are a gift from God. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

We Can Depend On God, But Can He Depend On Us

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 8, 2007

Being trustworthy and obedient

We can depend on God, but Can He depend on us The Scripture Luke 1:1-38 The Sermon Reading these two stories there is a slogan about a candy bar that comes to mind. Mounds and Almond Joy, years ago pumped into the minds of candy eaters that sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving Christmas

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Life is hard. Sometimes so is Christmas. This is about more than surviving it.

Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 – Surviving Christmas These two Grand Mananers took a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one Grand Mananer turned to the other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrap The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

This Christmas unwrap the gift that Jesus brings into your heart and life.

Unwrap the Gift of Christmas December 24, 2004 Luke 2:10-12 (New International Version) 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

When Will You Be Content To Die?

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

At what point in your life are you ready to let go and meet your Savior?

When will you be content to die? This is a strange theme the Sunday after Christmas. Who wants to talk about dying, the day after Christmas or any day for that matter? And to answer the question when will you be content to die? When I asked this question around home and the office the response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Lutheran

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Our Heart's Door To God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

A four part series for the four weeks of Advent that seeks to make Christ more central in our holiday preparations and celebrations.

“OPENING OUR HEART’S DOOR TO GOD’S PLAN” TEXT: LUKE 1:26-38 Sunday, November 30, 2003 A gift at the right time. What is the word for that? A gift at the right time. Opportune, opportune. Thank you. It’s this little thing right here. I had to reglue it because I dropped it. It is a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is Born, God With Us

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Let us visit the old, old story once more about Jesus and HIS love...

Luke 2:1-7 (KJV) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. [2] (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) [3] And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. [4] And Joseph also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Simon's Leaky Roof Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 6, 2005

From Simon to Peter: Jesus can take a loud, rough, ordinary man and turn him a sensitive, compassionate, powerful and truly extraordinary servant - He did it with a man named Simon. It begins here.

From an Ordinary Man to an Extraordinary Servant Jesus Changes People That¡¦s just what he does. In the next seven weeks we¡¦ll journey through the gospels in a search to see how Jesus changed an ordinary fisherman named Simon. Simon began as a loud, rough, ordinary man. Jesus transformed him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Question About The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

Series answering questions from the congregation

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #7 “Question about the Virgin Mary” Text: Luke 1:26-30 OPENING JOKE: “King James Virgin” A ten-year old, who was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible because of her grandmother’s teaching, asked her grandmother: "Which Virgin was the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Heavenly Hosts..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 7, 2005

My uncle used to say, "Just because a man takes his boots off to go wadin’ don’t mean he plans to swim the Atlantic." That’s smart. When it comes to Angels my advice is study the Scriptures. Let’s examine it together!

Have you ever felt like someone was watching you from a distance? Maybe, standing over your shoulder? It wouldn’t be the first time and it won’t be the last! The longer I live, the more I’m convinced Angels surround us all. Some way they are involved in the turning of this world as well as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist