Sermons on Luke 1:57-66:

Daily News: A Prophet Is Born #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What small thing can change your entire life? We must be less so that He is more.

Has anyone done something small for you that is highly significant in your life? Slide #1 Sermon Series Slide Glen’s stories over the past few weeks have provided us with a cause to pause. The first week it was about the importance we place on Jesus in our lives. Last week it was about what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80, Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Manner Of Child Shall This Be

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2020

Events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist.

WHAT MANNER OF CHILD SHALL THIS BE Luke 1:57-66. Not only did the old priest Zacharias and his barren wife Elizabeth PROFESS righteousness, but they were LIVING righteously before God and men (Luke 1:6). This does not mean that they were perfect: the old man initially failed to fully believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 14, 2020

There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players.

Two Visits from Gabriel Christmas Eve 2020 There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2020

Zechariah’s Song challenges us to expect God to work even in the middle of our present difficult circumstances. We do this by looking back at the actions of God, and then looking forward to the promises of God.

Message Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:57-80 We are working our way through a series which looks at the Advent Songs. Today we are going to have a look at Zechariah’s Song. So that we can be reminded of the context of the song let’s start by reading Luke 1:57-66 (read just verse 57) Hopefully you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

‘what’s At The Top Of Your List This Season?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2020

‘What’s at the top of your list this season?’ Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 57–chapter 2 verse 21. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). For Zac & Liz a miracle baby! (chapter 1 verses 57-66) • (1a). A promise fulfilled (vs 57). • (1b). An instruction obeyed (vs 59-63): (2). For Zachariah a Song of Praise (chapter 1 verses vs 67-79) • (2a). He has come to redeem his people (vs 68). • (2b). He has come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57, Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Two Days Before Christmas Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2021

When Zechariah has an opportunity to perform restitution to God for his lack of faith, he writes boldly on his tablet the words of the angel, “his name shall be John.”

Homily for Two Days before Christmas December 23 Today our Evening Prayer antiphon recognizes Jesus as "Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people," and begs Him to come set us free from our sins. So we return to the story we began a few days ago, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-60

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Horn Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 22, 2021

Horn refers to the victory, strength, might of a man. The valour is our God. Jesus is our Horn of salvation. Zechariah was silenced for nine months it was a divine rebuke for his unbelief, but God always turns his rebuke into rewards for those who keep their faith.

Theme: A Horn of Salvation (Luke 1:69) Text: Luke 1:65-80 Illustration: Christmas dinner table: Mom, is it good to eat flies?” asked a boy. “Let’s not talk about such things at the dinner table, son,” his mother replied. After dinner, the mother inquired, “Now, baby, what did you want to ask me?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Methodist

The Beautiful Benedictus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The beauty of the benedictus lies in its eloquent description of the salvation of the Messiah. Inverse 78 the tender mercy of God is behind the beautiful dawning of the new day.

One morning the 5-year-old son of a doctor overheard his father tell his mother "I don't know when I will be home. I have been called out on a maternity case." A few minutes after his father left the doorbell rang, and the little lad went to the door. "Is the doctor in," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:51-80

No Es Lo Que Esperaba

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2022

Hay momentos en la vida en los que la vida no va a ser como esperábamos.

No es lo que esperaba de Rick Gillespie-Mobley Eclesiastés 9:11-12 Lucas 1:5-25 y 1:57-66 Texto Mateo 11:1-11:11 ¡No es lo que esperaba! ¿Alguna vez ansiaste algo y apenas podías esperar a que sucediera, pero cuando terminó dijiste que eso no era lo que esperaba? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hindi Ito Ang Inaasahan Ko

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2022

May mga pagkakataon sa buhay na hindi aabot ang buhay gaya ng inaasahan natin.

Hindi Ito Ang Inaasahan Ko ni Rick Gillespie-Mobley Eclesiastes 9:11-12 Lucas 1:5-25 at 1:57-66 I-text ang Mateo 11:1-11:11 Hindi Ito Ang Inaasahan Ko! Naranasan mo na bang maghintay sa isang bagay at halos hindi na makapaghintay na mangyari ito, ngunit nang matapos ito ay sinabi mong hindi iyon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"accepting And Then Reflecting"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent.

“Accepting and then Reflecting” much of the inspiration for this sermon comes from Adam Hamilton's book: "Prepare the Way for the Lord." Luke 1:57-64, 67, 76-79 Last week we left Zechariah in the Temple, speaking with the angel Gabriel. Gabriel had told him that, although he and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: United Methodist

Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Elizabeth – Mother Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Elizabeth was a woman of faith, patience, and obedience. Despite years of barrenness, she remained righteous before God and was eventually rewarded with a son, John the Baptist.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ELIZABETH – MOTHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless." (Luke 1:6) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praise Be To The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022

In this message we will look at the second song on God's Christmas playlist (Zachariah's Song) by diving deep into both the writer and the song.

Praise Be To The Lord Christmas Playlist Dismiss Grove KIDZ NOW – for the month of December we are in this series of conversations that we are calling, ‘Christmas Playlist’ BECAUSE - as we saw last week songs have been a part of Christmas from the very beginning. YES – joyfully singing is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 11 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:15-17 – Vengeance, Rejoicing Always, And Praying Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

Do not seek vengeance on others or render evil to anyone. Injustice is everywhere but leave it in the Lord’s hands. Then we have the words “Pray without ceasing” and we look at a lot of references for that. We will consider joy and rejoicing as well.

MESSAGE 11 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:15-17 – VENGEANCE, REJOICING ALWAYS, AND PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING There is a fair bit of scripture in this message. It deals with vengeance, injustice, persecution and rejoicing and we look at a lot of verses dealing with those matters. PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:16-21, Micah 3:1-12, Amos 5:10-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 5:11-12, Luke 1:58, Luke 10:20-21, Matthew 18:13, Luke 15:5-6, John 20:20, Acts 13:48, Romans 12:11-15, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:42, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational