Sermons on Luke 1:5-2:10:

I'm Blessed And Highly Favored

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 11, 2020

Just knowing that the Lord has blessed you!

When we look at the idea of being “blessed and highly favored” we see that it comes from the Gospel of St. Luke. If we were to look closely, we will notice the exchange that happens here: the Bible says "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 14, 2020

Many of us do not realize that there is life in the words that we speak. If we want to start seeing the promise of God manifest in our lives, we will have to speak words of faith. Israelites murmured words of unbelief. Little did they realize, that God will take them at their word.

Numbers 14:2, 3 - And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! Or if only we had died in this wilderness! 3 Why has the Lord brought us to this land to [a]fall by the sword, that our wives and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:28, Numbers 13:25-33, Numbers 14:6-9, Proverbs 18:21, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Hebrews 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

Unexpected Hope Series

Contributed by Rich Mccaskill on Jul 21, 2020

In our confusing and broken world, we can still have hope because of Jesus.

My own journey of hopelessness began when I was 15. As much as I wanted to believe in God, I could not. I could relate to Tolstoy who recounts an "old Eastern fable about a traveler who was taken by surprise in the steppes by a raging wild beast. Trying to save himself from the beast, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 8:18-24

Come And See

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jul 28, 2020

The Holy Spirit says COME, the Bride says COME. Let him that heareth say COME, Let him that is athirst say COME. An appeal to COME to the Lamb of God, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, The Redeemer

SLIDE - Read Luke 2:1-16 SLIDE - The Angels Invite Us V12, “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The angels invite us to “Come and See” - Come and See a baby, wrapped, lying in a manger - Come and See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, John 1:39, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Daily News: A Special Baby #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

A special couple have a special baby should have been the headline. We know Christmas is really about Jesus but many of miss the headline even today.

The Gospel According to Luke reports a local Jerusalem couple, Zacharias and Elizabeth, are expecting a baby boy. Witnesses testify this good news may be connected to a Temple incident including Zacharias. Temple police continue to identify witnesses as an angelic proclamation is currently being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily News: A Virgin Conceives #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

Do we have prejudice against God's working miracles today? The miraculous is evidence of God. It points to God. Prophecy fulfilled strengthens the impact of the miracle.

Today we continue our trek to Christmas not by discussing our cyber Monday deals but by continuing our preparation for the coming of the Messiah in this Christian season we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we have decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:10-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily News: A Prophet Is Born #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What small thing can change your entire life? We must be less so that He is more.

Has anyone done something small for you that is highly significant in your life? Slide #1 Sermon Series Slide Glen’s stories over the past few weeks have provided us with a cause to pause. The first week it was about the importance we place on Jesus in our lives. Last week it was about what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80, Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily News: Live From Bethlehem - It's A Boy! #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

Do we announce the Lord's presence in the dark places of this life? The darkness around us is: all things are horrible but there hope, this life does go on.

SLIDE: 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 that will cause great joy for all the people. PRAY BEFORE THIS MESSAGE: Can we just take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily News: The Shepherds Special Report #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What does it really mean that Jesus was born? That everything has changed.

We gather to celebrate the culmination of our four week trek. A season in the Christian year we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition from being a nation at war with one another, to a country looking for its soul. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be "highly Favored" By God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 22, 2019

The prosperity gospel tells us that "favor" means God makes our lives easier and more prosperous. But here, Mary is called "highly favored." What does that mean for Mary and what can we learn from her?

PROSPERITY GOSPEL: Some people today teach that having “God’s favor” means unlimited blessings. - This is true of prosperity gospel preachers, but it’s also true of a lot of American Christians who know a lot more about America than the New Testament. WHAT DID "FAVOR WITH GOD" ACTUALLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019

Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rose That Grew From Concrete! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019

Roses are literally the queen of flowers. God created you great, therefore you cannot die unfulfilled and unknown. It's time to rise above limitations.

THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE! Judges 11:1-6. "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-6, Luke 1:37, Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can Spiritual Stuff Be So Scary? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019

Mary was "greatly troubled" by the appearance of the angel. Many are in a similar spot - "greatly troubled" by all things spiritual. What can help them take a step forward?

“GREATLY TROUBLED”: Spiritual stuff can be scary. - Luke 1:29. - An angel shows up to speak to Mary. On the one hand, the angel is light and not wielding a sword, so there is a sense in which he shouldn’t be scary. But, of course, we don’t see angelic beings very often and I’m sure his presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Limiting What God Can Do Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019

Mary expresses disbelief that she, a virgin, could fulfill the angel's prediction of a baby. We too often limit what we believe God is capable of.

HE CAN'T DO THAT: We limit in our minds what we believe God can do. - Luke 1:34. - There is no doubt that the angel’s message about the virgin birth is a lot to take in. Because of that, it’s easy for us to be sympathetic toward Mary. We would no doubt have also struggled with this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist