Sermons on Luke 1:40:

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

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 10, 2020

As young pregnant Mary faces the difficulties having to wear ridicule and moral judgement Mary humbly sings a powerful song where she glorifies God and rejoices in her Saviour.

Message Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s Song It isn’t always easy to sing is it. I’m not talking about those of us who are musically-challenged – we don’t find it easy to sing. Even when we try really hard. I’m talking about those times in your life when you may not be in the mood for a song. One time I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does God Fit In? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2020

We're all familiar with the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby in the manger... but where does God fit into the story?

A Sunday School teacher had her students put a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. It was the Christmas season, and her pupils were excited as they set up the model barn and covered the floor with real straw and then arranged the clay figures of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Wise Men, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are To Call Him Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 12, 2020

We know very little about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Lottie Beth Hobbs wrote that she, “holds a place apart from all other women of the world...

YOU ARE TO CALL HIM JESUS     LUKE 1:26–56 Introduction As we move through the Christmas season it is easy to overlook the common things we know about the uncommon birth of Jesus.  We know very little about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Lottie Beth Hobbs wrote that she, “holds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest News Ever Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 14, 2020

Some are hailing the new vaccine for the Coronavirus the greatest news ever! But is this really true? What is truly the Greatest News Ever is the ultimate gift of Christmas!

Christmas 2020 The Greatest News Ever Luke 1:26-45 A very significant event for the world took place this last week. At 6:31 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8th the very first government-approved dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine in the free world was administered. A nurse rolled up the sleeve of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Bible Church

Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020

Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Cheer

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 20, 2020

Christmas is a time of cheer. You might respond with, "not this year. The Christmas cheer has been replaced with Christmas fear!" There was both fear and cheer surrounding the events of the first Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CHEER There's a Christmas song titled, Holly, Jolly Christmas. It starts out, "Have a holly jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year. Now I don't know if there'll be snow; But have a cup of cheer". I wonder what's in that cup? But Christmas is a time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15, Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 1:39-49, Luke 1:67-79, Hebrews 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary’s Joy

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 22, 2020

Mary’s Joy

Mary’s Joy Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14, Luke 1:39-45. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, we read from the Gospel according to Saint Luke (Luke 1:39-45): “Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Other

Ang Joy Ni Mary

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2020

Ang Joy ni Mary

Ang Joy ni Mary Banal na kasulatan: Kanta ng Mga Kanta 2:8-14, Lucas 1:39-45. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, nabasa natin mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint Luke (Lucas 1: 39-45): "Si Maria ay nagtakda noong mga panahong iyon at naglakbay patungo sa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

Alegría De María

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2020

Alegría de María

Alegría de María Sagrada Escritura: Cantar de los Cantares 2:8-14, Lucas 1:39-45. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy leemos del Evangelio según San Lucas (Lucas 1,39-45): “María partió en aquellos días y viajó a la región ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

Let Your Soul Dance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2022

John, Mary, Jesus. Would any of us doubt that they were blessed, blessed by their faith in the enduring presence and redemption of God?

Sixth Sunday in Course year C There is a very unexpected expression in today’s reading from St. Luke. The most literal translation reads: Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man! Rejoice in that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Psalm 1:1-4, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 1:40-42, Matthew 3:4, Luke 2:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Blessed Is She Who Believed Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

This text reveals a promise that God would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son; but she would not be able to "unwrap" this gift until she submitted and believed the Lord’s promise to give it to her.

Christmas time is upon us. When asked to name something about Christmas many people will mention gifts or presents. It’s always exiting to receive a gift! Amen? This morning we are going to see how the Lord would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

Visitation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2021

What has God done in your life; what has God done for you? That’s worth considering every day, both the big miracles and the tiny ones.

Visitation When we give our lives to our Lord Jesus Christ, everything changes, doesn’t it? Most of us, from childhood, are habituated to self-centered lives. Things are important to us if they do something for us, if we enjoy them, if they give us security, pleasure, excitement, money. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Isaiah 12:2-6, 2 Samuel 6:14, Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Catholic