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The Da Vinci Code: Faith, Fact, Or Fiction?

Contributed by Hal Seed on Feb 16, 2005

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Two years ago, author Dan Brown wrote a novel that debuted at the top of the NY Times bestseller list. The Da Vinci Code has sold over 10 million copies, it’s been translated into over 40 languages. It’s a book that has become a catalyst for all kinds of

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

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When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessing The Boondocks

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

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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

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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

The Memory Of God

Contributed by Vicki Fisher on Jun 18, 2004

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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

How To Raise A Godly Family

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

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Gaining lessons from John the Baptist’s Parents

HOW TO HAVE A GODLY FAMILY! By Ivan G. Casteel Matthew 11:11; Luke 1:5-16 Mt 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (KJV) Lu 1:5 There was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Mother God Chooses

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

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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

A "Mary" Christmas For All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

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The presence of God disrupts our plans and, like Mary, we must surrender our lives in order to fulfill His plan.

As I’ve expressed in past years…I love the Christmas season. More than at any other time, I find during this season,. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. I’ve been reminded of the competing dynamics we all know so well. It’s caused me to look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Only Son Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

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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

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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

Christmas Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

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There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today.

A. INTRODUCTION There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today. 1. What is worship? Giving the worthy ship to the Lord that He deserves. 2. What does the Lord deserve? a. Praise. “The shepherd . . . praising God” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Angels At Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

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What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Messengers for God. (The word angel means messenger). What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14). 2. There are several appearances of angels surrounding the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-38

Denomination: Baptist

John's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

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A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-66, John 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

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Mother’s Day Sermon. A look at Mary as a model for motherhood in our world today.

Mary, A Model of Motherhood Luke 1:26-38 Mother’s Day holds its share of joys and sorrows. Many of us have (or have had) good mothers and carry a multitude of pleasant memories. However, some of us have lost our mothers, some at a young age, and thus this day holds positive memories but also a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

'tis The Season To Be Confident Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

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A new look at the Christmas season

This season should give us confidence in God who loves us and gave Himself for us. Wouldn’t you want to do something great with God? What gives you confidence? Zach’s view: Wanted to please God (6) ...behavior is good ...heart is good Zacharias means "God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

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