Sermons about Luke 1:27-2:20 - SermonCentral.com

Defending And Upending Christmas

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 1,561 views

A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing The Boondocks

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,689 views

Focusing on the relative obscurity of Mary and Elizabeth in their historical contexts, this sermon encourages Christians who are "out in the boondocks" in any sense to take courage that God is pleased to do His work through them.

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 1:26-45 Comparison shopping is a fairly standard technique for shoppers these days. The internet has made it really easy to do. Many websites have a standard format for describing the various features of a product, and you can select a number of different brands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's 20/20 Foresight

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 5,997 views

Using the Bible’s foreviews of the careers of John the Baptist and the Prophet Jeremiah, this sermon encourages believers to persevere in the expectation that God has just as clearly foreseen their conformity to the image of Christ.

Third Sunday in Advent Jeremiah 1:4-19, Luke 1:26-45 “God’s 20/20 Foresight” We have all heard the proverb that says, “Hindsight is always 20-20.” I don’t know of another proverb that says anything similarly pithy and witty about foresight. An obvious reason, I suppose, is that foresight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Celebrating And Embracing God's Salvation

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 6,746 views

When we gather as the church, we -gather to celebrate and embrace God’s salvation!

The Sunday School teacher was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at the class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes today is Palm Sunday.” “That’s fantastic!” the teacher replied. “Does anyone know what next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-10, Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 13,208 views

If we could choose what we wanted for Christmas... would it be peace on earth?

Peace On Earth - Christmas 2002 12/21/02 Opening Statement…. What do you want for Christmas? If you could have one thing….if you could have anything you desire for Christmas this year, what would it be? Think about that statement for a few moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 12,077 views

This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Only Son Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 5,400 views

In the Apostles’ Creed we say that we believe that Jesus is God’s only Son. When we recite that statement we affirm that Jesus is God’s Son, that he is the only begotten of the Father, and that he is divine.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ as God’s only Son. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zechariah And Mary, And Spiritual Shock Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 8,045 views

Can we be walking with the Lord, be strong in some areas and horribly weak in others, or does spiritual maturity mean we have grown evenly?Let’s contrast the responses of Zechariah the priest and Mary and then return to this question.

Zechariah and Mary, and Spiritual Shock (Luke 1) Here is a bulletin insert I wrote to add to the sermon, which follows: Zechariah the Priest and Father of John the Baptist The Christmas narrative really begins by setting the stage for Jesus’ coming through explaining how his forerunner, John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-60

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Memory Of God

Contributed by Vicki Fisher on Jun 18, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 4,775 views

A sermon for Advent recalling that God will not forget, even though people do.

POINT: God will not forget you Background: We’re going to talk some more about Mary’s response to the announcement of her child who would soon be born. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 “And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

based on 104 ratings

| 25,138 views

Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Mother God Chooses

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 7,848 views

A Mother’s Day message.

THE KIND OF MOTHER GOD CHOOSES Luke 1:26-38 INTRO: Today is the day in which we honor the Mothers of our church. A most interesting question is: “WHAT KIND OF MOTHER DOES GOD CHOOSE?” God did choose a mother once, and in Mary of Nazareth we can see what God expects of a mother. I. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Motherhood: What Really Matters

Contributed by Randy Rice on Jul 7, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 5,729 views

God’s plan for mothers and what it really takes for women to fulfill God’s high calling of motherhood.

“Motherhood: What Really Matters” *Luke 2:1-51 Introduction Statement: Motherhood, think about its blessing, joys, sorrows, challenges and triumphs. There’s no greater ecstasy than her holding her new born, and no greater ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Reality Check

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 9,505 views

Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005

based on 77 ratings

| 43,264 views

There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth & Death Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 11,600 views

There are many parallels between Jesus’ birth and His death, burial and resurrection. Thinking about them will bless your Christmas!

What is the Christmas story? People have argued about it for 2 millennia. And what is it purpose? A recent Newsweek poll found that although 84% of Americans call themselves Christians (at least nominally), and 82% say that Jesus is the Son of God - only 67% believe that the Christmas story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sermons on Luke 1:27-2:20:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

Contributed by Vicki Fisher on Jun 18, 2004

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Contributed by Randy Rice on Jul 7, 2004

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005