Sermons on Luke 1:24-48:

What Yokefellows Share-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2011

1 of 3. The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. But what exactly do they share? Yokefellows in God’s service share...

WHAT YOKEFELLOWs SHARE—I—Luke 1:39-56 The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. What do yokefellows in God’s service share? Yokefellows in God’s service ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

What Yokefellows Share-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) in God’s service. But what do yokefellows in God’s service share? Yokefellows in God’s service share...

WHAT YOKEFELLOWs SHARE—II—Luke 1:39-56 Attention: Old man Woodruff loved golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the clubhouse man about his eyesight. "I can't play with my glasses on because they keep falling off," he said. "And I'm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Gospels: Luke Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

This message looks at what it means to "carry Christ into Christmas" by looking at the oft-neglected story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel.

“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” So cries an exasperated Charlie Brown in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Amid the commercialism, the materialism and the general confusion of the holiday, Charlie Brown seeks merely to understand. Understanding has been our goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Name Is John!

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

What was so important about the name of John the Baptist? Could it be the fact that it broke the back of tradition?

His Name Is John How many came to have church this morning? I’m not talking about just going through the motions today! I’m not talking about coming in here and playing church! You can play church on your on time. Amen? How many came to really have some church in the house of God this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-63, Luke 1:13-63

Dedicated To The Master

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The path Dedicated To The Master is not an easy path, nor a comfortable path; it is not promised to be prestigious or even pretty. But it is a better path, a path traveled with the Lord God.

Dedicated To The Master 04/27/08 AM Text: Luke 1:46-49 Introduction Last Lord’s Day I closed the evening lesson quoting the words of Mary found in Luke 1:46-49, expressing the hope that we like Mary could rejoice in the Blessings given by God, the great things done by the Mighty One as Mary said. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favor Reigns

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 10, 2010

: You will not have favor in your life because the Pastor says you will. You will have favor in your life when you say so!

Favor Reigns Luke 1:46-55 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 46And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49For he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Church Of God

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 14, 2010

3 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES-III —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: A man was driving when a traffic camera flashed. He thought his picture was taken for exceeding the speed limit, even though he knew he was not speeding. Just to be sure, he went around the block & passed the same spot, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Back-Story; The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 21, 2010

What to do with disappointments in prayer

Luke 1:5-25 “Back-story; the Birth of John the Baptist” Who here has ever had a major disappointment in life? How many have prayed for something, but it just seems like heaven in silent? Let me ask you...how did you feel because of that silence or lack of an answer to prayer? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 23, 2010

Resolving feelings of inadequacy by observing God's ability to use the marginalized for service

Luke 1:26-38 “Announcement of Jesus’ Birth” All of us probably wish that there were something special about ourselves. Sure, there are those who seem to be gifted with a strong confidence in life and an intense sense of purpose, but the vast majority of us struggle with feelings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key In God's Hand-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2010

1 of 2. Mary was a key player in God’s plan of salvation. Christians of all stripes are key players in God’s plan of salvation. Who is a key in God’s hand? A Key in God’s hand is

The Key in God’s Hand-I—Luke 1:26-38 Christians are to be Keys in God’s hands. Need: Feel Useless, Unfulfilled, Separated God has put me on the shelf. God can't use me...I'm too...weak,dull,ignorant,dumb,ugly,far gone, etc... If God has chosen you, you are NOT unusable! Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

La Historia De Una Pareja Del Siglo I -Serie 4 - Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Oct 27, 2010

Esta historia nos enseña que para poder ser usados por Dios uno tiene que estar en el lugar que él quiere que uno esté.

“La historia no sirve para nada”, dijo uno de los estudiantes del seminario al terminar dos largos semestres de estudio de la historia del cristianismo. La historia, respondió el profesor, no sirve para nada si sólo se confina a fechas y eventos. La historia sirve de mucho cuando se ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010

How we respond is more important than whether or not God explains himself.

Scandals of Christmas: Part 1—The Scandal of the Virgin Birth Introduction In some ways it is an interesting time to begin this new series. It was this weekend, one year ago, that news of a potential scandal involving golfer Tiger Woods began playing out in the media. As always seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Mary the Mother of Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. • To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade; • And $12 billion developing a pen that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Brethren

Zachariah & Elisabeth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Zachariah & Elisabeth(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Ill: • I do not want to worry you but you have 36 shopping days to Christmas. • Just over 5 weeks! • Including today we have three Word & Worship services. • Countdown to Xmas: Character’s in the Xmas story: Zacariah & Elisabeth (a). Unbelief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80, Luke 1:1

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ