Sermons on Mary And Joseph:

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 28, 2023

The angel told Joseph to name Mary’s baby “Jesus” for a reason...

If you were expecting a baby—and you knew it was going to be a boy—what do you think you would name him? Well, in Canada apparently the most popular name for boys right now is Noah, followed closely by Liam and William. (And for the record, the top three girls’ names are Olivia, Emma and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Mary's Treasure Chest (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

Things that helped mary know the messiah.

Mary’s Treasure Chest Luke 2:1-35; 42-52 I. The Christmas story from Scripture: 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

What’s so special about Mary that she got picked to give birth to the Messiah?

There’s Something About Mary December 24, 2006 The Cost of Christmas I heard that Jesus went to the mall and watched a movie Saturday. It wasn’t exactly the real Jesus, but it was a life-size cutout of Jesus. The youth group from “Lamoni United Methodist Church” in W. Des Moines, IA., went to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mary And The Passion Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Simeons prediction that, 'A sword will pierce your own soul too' to Mary was to come true time and time again and how it must of hurt. Mary was there and watch the happy, the terrible and horrific moments of her Son ministry but could do nothing.

Mary and the Passion of Jesus The words of Simeon spoken in the temple to Mary: "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel....and a sword will pierce your own soul too." I wonder what Mary made of this, did she expected it to lead to death on a cross? There she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-35

Mary Did You Know

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 23, 2018

The Birth of Jesus Christ has always been a beautiful story of Gods Redemptive Plan for Mankind

Mary Did You Know? Matthew 1:18-25 v.21 Text Recently I found one of my old baby pictures. As I studied the little boy in the picture, I pondered about his destiny. I don’t think he had any idea of how God was going to use him. Long before Mary gave birth to her son, the prophets had foretold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day: Mary

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 13, 2009

This is a Mother’s Day message that focuses on Mary. It’s alliterated and expository. PowerPoint and video clip available, just e-mail me.

MOTHER’S DAY: MARY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Today is a special day because we can come together like this as a family for two primary reasons. One is to honor our Lord Jesus Christ. The other is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks and neither can be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Times Two Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 11, 2017

Both Josephs trusted God in difficult situations. Both Josephs were pillars who protected others because they took the Lord seriously.

Note: This is a revision (with some reworking) of a December 2010 sermon, also posted on Sermon Central, entitled, "Joseph and Joseph." Joseph Times Two (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. We often assume things that are not true. Joke. “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave me for Christmas," little Chris ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph - Husband Of Mary - In First Person Narrative

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Christmas or Advent message about the birth of Jesus

You Believe in Miracles?” Joseph-- {Eyewitness of his Majesty} “My name is Joseph; you know my wife better; she is much more famous than I. I’m the lesser half some might say. We were very average people--at least in the beginning, until all the attention. We were from a small tribe lived in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph's Dream Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016

Joseph and Mary had no say over the name of their first child. He was not named for anyone else, not for what character was hoped for him, but for the purpose for which he was born in the first place.

Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream 12/1/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction “What’s in a name?” so questions Juliet. There may be much in a name. Some of us are named after loved and respected family members. We carry in our name the remembrance of someone else. Others of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

In the Christmas Story we read of God’s grace--God’s power and love--revealed not only in the birth, but in the historical setting and the struggles of Mary and Joseph

Luke 2:1-14 “The Miracle of Grace” INTRODUCTION The story of Jesus’ birth is perhaps one of the most well-known and recognized stories in the world. In this tale of God’s gift of his son to all humankind, we hear the good news of God’s love and see the ultimate expression of God’s grace. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Jesus #1: The Birth Of The King

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2016

The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

THE STORY OF JESUS #1: THE BIRTH OF THE KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Doesn’t it seem odd looking at the Christmas story in April?? • However, the story of the birth of Jesus isn’t just for Christmas! It’s part of our faith! THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-79

Denomination: *other

The Four Wise Men (In The Gospel Of John)

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 20, 2023

The Christmas Story in the Gospel of John is far different than the account in Matthew and Luke. There is no baby, no Mary and Joseph, no angels, no shepherds. But there were four wise men.

The Gospel of John, chapter 1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miraculous Conception Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

The miraculous conception was a result of God taking the initiative to send his son Jesus into this world to save us from our sins; however, this also involved the obedience of Joseph and Mary.

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Scripture: Matthew 22:42, John 19:25, Genesis 34:12, Luke 1:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey To Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 14, 2015

We are all forced to take journeys in our lives...journeys of inconvenience and discomfort. Sometimes these journeys take us to the place God wants us to be and we never know what or who we may find at the end of each journey.

The Journey to Christmas Luke 2:1-7 (The Message) (About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible