Sermons on Luke 1:25-30:

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

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

Have A Blessed Life Sermon V: Blessed By The Coming Of God's Living Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed n ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. Let us celebrate God's Living Word of Salvation through Jesus Christ, God's Son and our Savior!

BLESSED BY THE COMING OF GOD’S LIVING WORD OF SALVATION In the 119th Psalm, David celebrated God’s Word – a lamp unto his feet and a lamp unto his path. In the 41st verse, David expressed a deep longing in his heart for the coming of God’s Living Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-8, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Two Marys - One Savior

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 7, 2020

This is a short sermon for Resurrection Sunday (Easter). It focuses on the lives of two Marys - the Virgin Mary and Mary of Magdalene. It focuses on transformation, on grace and holiness. And it ends with an invitation to the Lord's Supper

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; John 20:11-18 Theme: Two Mary’s - One Savior This is a short Easter (Resurrection Day) message that ends with the sharing of the LORD’s Supper. It focuses on two women named Mary – the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene and how both are representatives of people today. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Mary - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Battling Giants

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 4, 2021

Are there obstacles in your life that seem impossible to overcome? How can you as a little person make difference against forces much bigger than yourself? And where does God come into this? A sermon on 1 Samuel 17 ..... The video version of this is available at https://youtu.be/V8wJeTGAYqQ

...................................................... One of the most iconic scenes from modern culture - {clip of the Death star destroyed by tiny xwing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuKqcfO31is } . The Death Star is enormous - it is capable of destroying entire planets - indeed it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:27

Denomination: Anglican

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Based on the song "Mary, Did You Know." Was Mary in need of salvation, although she bore the holy Christ child? Did she ever know why the child she delivered had come into the world? This message seeks to answer these questions.

The title for our message comes from a song written by the Christian comedian Mark Lowry, and originally sung by the Christian vocalist Michael English; and the song is entitled, “Mary, Did You Know?” One stanza of the song says: Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-29, Luke 2:15-19, Luke 2:33-35, Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe, Theophilus? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Luke taught Theophilus what had been delivered unto him by eyewitnesses concerning Jesus. This teaching included not only the life of Jesus, but it included Old Testament prophecy and theological and spiritual lessons too.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Do You Believe, Theophilus?” When we take the time to read Luke chapter 1, verses 1-4, we learn how the gospel of Luke was written to instill a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in a person by the name of Theophilus, who was actually a student of Luke (v. 4); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is She Who Believed Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

This text reveals a promise that God would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son; but she would not be able to "unwrap" this gift until she submitted and believed the Lord’s promise to give it to her.

Christmas time is upon us. When asked to name something about Christmas many people will mention gifts or presents. It’s always exiting to receive a gift! Amen? This morning we are going to see how the Lord would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Is Impossible Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

The word “impossible” means nothing to God! The birth of a baby born to a virgin was a miracle! The Lord can also miraculously bring light to a dark situation. “Never doubt in the dark, what God spoke while you were in the light.”

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Nothing Is Impossible,” as we briefly touch on the account of how baby Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary. I would like to begin with some inspirational quotes and illustrations; and I’ll start by sharing one entitled “Impossible Takes Longer.” Charles F. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Revealed

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 28, 2021

At the time Adam and Eve were sent out of the garden, a mystery was unleashed. God's words to the serpent, the woman, and the man answered some questions, but raised others that would not be answered for a very long time.

Note: I have developed a set of PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to overlook ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Ecclesiastes 6:3, 2 Chronicles 9:13-22, Ecclesiastes 5:10-15, Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Galatians 3:27, Philippians 1:21, Ephesians 3:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:9-11, Romans 8:1-3, Revelation 1:6, Hebrews 9:11-12, Hebrews 9:2-3, Hebrews 10:19-20, John 14:1-6, Hebrews 2:14-15, Mark 15:37-38, Acts 2:1-41, John 14:7-11, John 13:3-9, Acts 17:22-31, John 16:12-14, Mark 4:10-12, Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 13:17, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ecclesiastes 8:4-9, Ecclesiastes 6:6, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"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