Sermons on Luke 1:5-2:15:

The Value Of A Promise

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Nov 19, 2017

The value of a promise depends upon the reputation or character of the one giving the promise. Discover the value of a promise from the one who is faithful and true. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

What if someone who has a reputation of being unfaithful and untrue, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Not much. What if someone who has a reputation of being faithful and true, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Great value. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:30-35, Romans 4:17-22

Thank God, Mary Was Pro-Life!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Mary could have claimed all of the top five reasons given by women who are pregnant to justify their getting an abortion. Thank God that Mary was pro-life

Thank God, Mary Was Pro-Life! Each year, it is my custom to review the latest data on abortion in our Nation. I do so with the yearning to find some stats that give me a little bit of encouragement, a reason to have hope that our Society is coming to its moral and ethical senses by adopting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Little Good News Today

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Everyone is looking for some good news. At Christmas we have the best news of all to share with people, the coming of the Messiah.

WE NEED A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY LUKE 1:26-35 – JOHN 3:4-8 OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. CHRISTMAS WAS AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT WAS THE ONLY HOLIDAY THAT WE CELEBRATE AS A SEASON. AS CHILDREN WE WOULD GET DRESSED UP AND MEMORIZE OUR PARTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Proclaimed Peace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY SEARCHING FOR IN THIS WORLD IS PEACE. THE ANGELS PROCLAIMED PEACE TO THE WORLD ON THE NIGHT CHRIST WAS BORN. A CHRISTMAS EVE MESSAGE.

THE ANGELS PROCLAIMED “PEACE” LUKE 2:1-20 ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY SEARCHING FOR IN THIS WORLD IS PEACE. WE WANT PEACE OF MIND, AND PEACE IN OUR HEARTS. WE SEEK A PEACEFUL GETAWAY FROM THE BUSINESS OF THE WORLD AROUND US. WE EVEN SAY OF THE DEAD, “MAY THEY REST IN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

O Holy Night

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

O HOLY NIGHT

O HOLY NIGHT Luke 2:1-20 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Don`t Take Christ Out Of Your Christmas

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SEEN A SIGN THAT SAYS MERRY XMAS AND I`M CERTAIN THAT THEY MEANT WELL BUT IT`S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS WAS TRULY MISS IN A BAD WAY

Luke 1:39-44 (KJV) 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Mary: A Role Model For Today's Moms Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

In this message we look at some of the ways Moms can identify with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She no doubt experienced some of the same problems Moms today do. She would have faced ridicule, her son was hated by many and she likely lived in poverty.

FAMILY MATTERS “Mary: a Model for Today’s Moms” Luke 1:26-28 If you are not aware, for the past 16 years there has been an annual survey telling us how much money the average mom should receive for all of the jobs that she does. This is a bit of what that job looks like and what they do—of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 18, 2018

The Lord Jesus is so so awesome, you cannot know him and not fall in love with him. Just to think about him brings joy into the human soul. So amazing is the Lord.

1. His Birth. Jesus is the Son of God because he was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Womb of Mary. Biologically when a male sperm burrows into the female egg, it begins to fertilize the egg, and once that egg is fertilized, within 24 hours it starts developing into many cells which will become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31, John 4:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Setting A Good Example (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 15, 2018

In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example.

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part four) In week one we saw how Jesus set a good example. In week two we saw how Paul set a good example. Last week we saw that we can learn from bad examples, too. Today, we'll finish the series by looking at some more good examples so we can set a good example. 1) Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, James 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Many Names Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2018

The Many Names of Jesus

1. Jesus is His human name. “You . . . shall call His name Jesus” (Luke 1:37). It comes from the Hebrew, Joshua, “Jehovah is salvation.” 2. Christ is His cross name. The Greek title Christ comes from the Hebrew Messiah. It means anointed. “Messiah . . . who is called the Christ” (John 4:25). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

[Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Providence Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 1, 2018

Introduction to an 8-part series on Divine Providence

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 1 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Luke 1:13-15, James 4:13-15, Job 14:5, Genesis 22:7-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Stinks! Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Characters Of Christmas: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the shepherds around the manger.

History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are purely secular in nature. That’s okay, for they still bring joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist