Sermons on Luke 1:5-41:

The Sending Of A Savior Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 29, 2009

This first message in our Advent 2009 Series, explores Gabriel’s announcement to Mary in Luke 1.

The Sending of the Savior • Luke 1:26-28 • Advent Week 1 KEY THOUGHT: Often times God interrupts the ORDINARY to do the EXTRAORDINARY. I. The APPEARANCE of the Angel (vv 26-27) God commissions the angel Gabriel. apo tou qeou – sent from God’s dwelling A) Gabriel appears in an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009

Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Plans Get Messed Up (09)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2009

When YOUR plans get messed up, maybe God has something better for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you get frustrated when you plan something out only to have something mess up those plans? • Maybe you were traveling somewhere for Christmas only to have storm come through that did not allow you to get to your destination? • You send out gifts that do not make it on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Touching You Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 4, 2009

This the second part of the series.Not oly does God wantto touch others thru you this Christmas, e desire to give you a fresh touch

A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas remains one of the most significant seasons of the year for reaching our neighbors and friends with the love of Jesus. Last week we began a new series, The CHRISTMAS TOUCH.’ In our first message we considered the topic, TOUCHING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remaining Faithful To God When He Feels Far Away

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Advent sermon reflecting the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth and the need to keep the faith when it appaers our prayers are not being answered.

A mother was commenting one time about her children when they were little. She would always remind them on Christmas morning that it is Jesus’ birthday and he only received 3 gifts so don’t be disappointed in what lies under the tree. Then they all opened their presents. That next Sunday, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Which Finds God's Favor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Using Mary response to the angel to demonstrate how faith is both what we believe to be true as well as our actions.

Last week we looked at keeping the faith in the midst of disappointments and difficult circumstances, when it seems like God is far away. This past Monday my devotions took me to Psalm 77, which was written by a man, Asaph (one of several music leaders whose job it was to sing before the Lord in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Methodist

The Witness And The Word Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009

John the Baptist testified of Jesus Christ. His message was special because it was about a special topic, God in the flesh.

The Witness and the Word John 1:6-8, 15-36 * Overview of John the Baptist. A cousin of Jesus. Their mothers were cousins. * Luke 1 describes how Zacharias, a priest, and his wife, Elizabeth, were good folks, but childless and older. * An angel appeared to Zacharias during his rotation of burning ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Abortionist Terrorism With Prayer

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The proper answer to Satan’s "I shall not serve" and Planned Parenthood’s "Every child a planned and wanted child" is Mary’s "Behold the maidservant of the Lord" and "Be it done to me according to Thy word"

Sermon for Pro-Life Service 22 April 2009 I don’t think it’s a total coincidence that New York legalized abortion about the same time that Rosary devotions began to wane in the late 1960’s. All laws regulating contraception were struck down in 1965 by the Supreme Court in Griswold v. Connecticut. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

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

In The Service Of The King Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 5 of 7 in the teaching series "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

Discussion: On a scale of 1-10, how well do you respond to CHANGE? :: Girl, Interrupted Luke 1:26-29 “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: *other

Footprints Of Faith Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 29, 2006

Discover the impact Mary’s faith had on her and how it is a model for us in unexpected times.

“Footprints of Faith” Luke 1:26-38 [Come in from “Life of Mary” video clip] INTRO: When I think about Mary, one word blankets my mind: F-A-I-T-H! Every step of the way was a step of faith. Think about it – from… • The angel’s announcement • The public’s response • Joseph’s surprise • Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Think for a moment of all of the ways you are communicated to. People speak to us with their ideas almost every waking moment. Everyone is saying the same thing, "Listen to me...listen to what I say..." They are either knocking on your door, or they’re

GOD SPEAKS Introduction: The world speaks in many different ways. And we have learned to listen. We often follow what the world tells us. This century alone, man has discovered the power of communication by way of the - Newsprint, Telegram, Radio, Telephone, Televison, Internet Think for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary Woman Of Grace

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

The intent of my message is not to elevate the story of Mary to the point of glorifying her in any way. We try not to glorify people around here much. Mary was highly favored , not highly exalted. We are here to glorify Jesus.

MARY - WOMAN OF GRACE We have begun our holiday season. Thanksgiving through Christmas is a time when we get with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the holidays. During this time we are more conscious of the more meaningful things in life. This is the time when we are more thankful of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has Not Forgotten

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006

Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of God's Promises

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 2, 2006

JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pl

The Joy of God’s Promises JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pleasure, delight, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ