Sermons on Luke 1:59:

“the Purpose Of Christ’s Coming”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2015

What did Jesus come to earth?

Zechariah and Elizabeth had no children and were well beyond child-bearing age. But the Bible tells us that once, when Zechariah was taking his turn as part of the priestly tribe of Levi, serving in the temple, that the angel Gabriel appeared and told him they he and Elizabeth would have a son who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

When God Leaves You Speechless

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015

Zacharias came to worship God one day hoping that God would "show up". Surprisingly, that is exactly what God did! How should you respond when God shows up and meets your needs?

WHEN GOD LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS LUKE 1:15-25; 57-80 Introduction: There is a wise saying I heard a few years back that speaks great truth. “Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away.” Some breathtaking moments for me..... 1. The day I watched my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Jesus #1: The Birth Of The King

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2016

The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

THE STORY OF JESUS #1: THE BIRTH OF THE KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Doesn’t it seem odd looking at the Christmas story in April?? • However, the story of the birth of Jesus isn’t just for Christmas! It’s part of our faith! THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-79

Denomination: *other

Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Advent is the good news that there is hope regardless of your situation

Most of you are probably familiar with the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie begins with George Bailey about to commit suicide in Bedford Falls, New York on Christmas Eve in 1945. As the prayers of his friends are heard in heaven an angel apprentice named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Superman

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 15, 2014

The world is waiting for Superman – a hero to come and meet the deep needs of their hearts. Jesus is that ultimate superhero who came into the world 2,000 years ago.

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN: THE ARRIVAL OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: I love Christmas, how about you? • Can you remember what the days were like counting down to Christmas as a kid? • The last few days before Christmas always seemed like the longest days. • The dynamic of waiting is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-79

Denomination: *other

Ready For A Miracle? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas time message about Zechariah and Elizabeth

HOLY DAYS, HOLY PEOPLE Ready for a miracle? Luke 1:5-25; 57-65 Introduction – Christmas is 24 days away! • Waiting for Christmas is hard…especially for kids. • Sears catalog in October/November…wonder and wait • Xmas is a time of waiting for many and it started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe It Or Not, The Virgin B Irth

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2014

This sermon looks at the reality and the need for the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at why virgin birth should affect our views on abortion.

Believe It Or Not-Part 3 The Virgin Birth 12/14/2014 Jeremiah 1:4-8 Luke 1:26-45 How many of you have ever been in a place in which you were saying, “I can’t believe this is happening to me.” It may have been something good or it may have been something not so good. I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 29, 2020

What is the significance of John's birth and Zechariah's subsequent psalm of praise? You might be surprised

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/CORgr5C5ky8 Introduction Today we’re going to get right into this message. I’m not going to spend much of my introductory time covering announcements or thoughts on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:7-18, 2 Samuel 7:19, Genesis 17:6, 2 Samuel 7:11-13, Deuteronomy 33:17, Luke 21:18, Luke 1:57-80, Hebrews 7:25, Luke 1:57-66  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Beautiful Benedictus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The beauty of the benedictus lies in its eloquent description of the salvation of the Messiah. Inverse 78 the tender mercy of God is behind the beautiful dawning of the new day.

One morning the 5-year-old son of a doctor overheard his father tell his mother "I don't know when I will be home. I have been called out on a maternity case." A few minutes after his father left the doorbell rang, and the little lad went to the door. "Is the doctor in," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:51-80

Like Paul And John We Are Prophets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2023

Restoring the prophetic voice.

Solemnity of John the Baptist 2023 St. Paul knew how to approach the Jews and the Gentiles who had an interest in the Jewish faith as he went through Asian Minor and Greece to spread the Gospel of Christ. So we see him in today’s story from Acts coming to the local synagogue on Shabat, Saturday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Obedient To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 12, 2023

One of the most basic truths that brought Mary into the will of God as the mother of Jesus was her obedience.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE OBEDIENT TO THE WILL OF GOD LUKE 1:1-80 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Catholics vs. Protestants, biblebelievers.com/bennett/bennett_mary-worship.html If you were not aware, the Christian faith is divided into three main flavors: Catholic, Orthodox, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, The Birth Of John The Baptist. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 7, 2023

Luke's eye witness account of John the Baptist's birth is a wonderful account, Isaiah 40 fore told and now made real.

The words that follow from Isaiah 40 are a kind of celebration of faith in that Isaiah was proclaiming a time of comfort for the people of Israel. Isaiah forecast a messenger who would make a way for the Messiah. Isaiah 40:1-5 & 9-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:1-80, Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:19-28, Mark 1:1-9, Isaiah 40:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2023

The birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-66 shows us how God fulfills his promise.

Introduction There is usually great excitement when a couple conceives a child. This is very true if the couple has had difficulty conceiving. Then, after the conception, there are the months of preparation and excitement as the couple waits for the arrival of the child. Finally, the child is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring Parent-Offspring Relationships Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2023

Repent of any family sins we may have on our consciences.

Saturday before Christmas 2023 There is only one God, and He is not inside His own creation, of course. That’s not a spatial or temporal statement, because God transcends space and time; God is other than space and time. He exists, but it is unwise to call God the “Supreme Being” because that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Catholic

The Impossible Surprise Series

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist