Sermons on Luke 1:19-28:

Mothers Day - Motherhood And Mary

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 4, 2020

Even the best mothers are concerned with the conflicting currents flowing through them. I am sure that mothers contend with more of a degree of tension when it comes to being a parent, a mother. Then the Lord brought to mind, Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. This is your special day. But for some reason, when pastors across the country are asked about their Mother’s Day sermon, the largest consensus admits that a Mother’s Day sermon is the hardest of all sermons to put together. I’m not exempt from that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:4-50

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The Faith Sermon Iv: Embrace The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval when our Christian Faith is being attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians embrace the truth of the Deity of Christ our Lord by whose authority we continue to order our lives.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- MATURE CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE TRUTH OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST In the minds of many people God is a distant, foreign, unknown entity that exists out there somewhere. On the other hand, some folks say they believe in God but pay no attention to what His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

About One Year Before Jesus Was Born - Christmas 2012

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 9, 2019

Ten Things The Angel Told About Jesus The Son

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Mary Know? Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2019

Grace is God giving to us the exact opposite of what we deserve.

A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Presence Driven I Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 12, 2019

What does it mean to be “Presence Driven”? – It means that we live tuned in to the never-ending presence of God and let His presence guide our lives!

Psalms 140:13 - Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Sermon Illustration: This is a true story not just an illustration. The year was 1985. I was on my very first international mission’s trip into Old Mexico. We were taking a van full of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:13, Psalm 139:7-14, Jonah 2:1-10, 1 John 2:17, Romans 8:27, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Luke 1:19, Acts 10:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

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

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

Mary: Who She Was (And Who She Wasn't)

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 15, 2020

There is quite a bit of confusion among some as to the Mother of Jesus. Who she was and who she was not. Some church traditions erroneously lend into that confusion. Today we look briefly at Mary in a manner of separating biblical fact from unscriptural tradition

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/lEeSaAcwtWs Introduction As we come to this portion of the Birth Narrative in Luke, I think it is important to point out a couple of things. First, this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Revelation 22:8-9, Luke 1:46-55, Romans 1:3, Galatians 4:4, Luke 11:27-28, Matthew 13:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

"mary's Christmas"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier.

Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier. For many in the church and community there are those feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Did You Know

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Nov 10, 2020

Whenever we are willing to trust God and say yes to Him, our lives take on new meaning and direction. We don’t want to miss that.

MARY DID YOU KNOW (A Pre- Christmas Message) November 8, 2020 Intro: We are fast approaching to the much awaited celebration of the SEASON OF LIGHT. And even in the midst of pandemic the JOY of ANTICIPATING the celebration of Faith, Hope and Love is there in our hearts. And today we will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creativity: Maintaining A Sensitivity To Transcendence Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Often people are attracted to performances based upon the popularity of the performers, or the authors. (My wife’s father enjoyed David Baldacci, James Patterson, Danielle Steele, etc.). A good writer wants to remove his/her personality and have us to focus on the story. The Gospel according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appointment With Dr. Luke Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 4, 2020

Today we begin journey through Dr. Luke’s Gospel. Here are some things about Luke’s Gospel.

An Appointment With Dr. Luke Luke 1:1-25 Introduction Today we begin journey through Dr. Luke’s Gospel. Here are some things about Luke’s Gospel. Luke’s Gospel is the Gospel for Everyone. He was a Gentile - the only NT writer not a Jew. Written mainly for Gentiles - people like us Luke is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ