Sermons on Mary And Martha:

What Did Mary Know?

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 1, 2014

What did Mary actually know when Jesus was born What we know What others need to know

TITLE: What Did Mary Know? TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 INTRO: My favorite Christmas song was written by Mark Lowry, "Mary Did You Know?" And what did Mary actually know? Do you realize that, looking back at the birth of Jesus, we probably know more than Mary did at that time. We have all the accounts in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014

We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary; Her Account Of Christmas. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 21, 2010

A narrative of Mary recounting her Christmas. This comes mainly from Lukes account (NIV Bible)of her story, those things she treasured and pondered in her heart.

Mary mother of the Christ: a narrative of her Christmas account: Luke1:26-2:19. (Narrator) There was undertaken an eye witness account of the things that were fulfilled at the time of Christ, these were handed down from eyewitnesses, the Apostle Luke carefully investigated everything from ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mary Magdalane's View Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter sermon preached 4/12/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a first person sermon from the view of Mary Magdalane.

Mary Magdalene’s View of the Resurrection 4/12/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa You just heard your Pastor read to you Mark’s account of my visit to a cemetery. It was a visit unlike any other. You all have made similar visits to the graves of loved one’s. You know the sadness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers Day - Motherhood And Mary

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 4, 2020

Even the best mothers are concerned with the conflicting currents flowing through them. I am sure that mothers contend with more of a degree of tension when it comes to being a parent, a mother. Then the Lord brought to mind, Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. This is your special day. But for some reason, when pastors across the country are asked about their Mother’s Day sermon, the largest consensus admits that a Mother’s Day sermon is the hardest of all sermons to put together. I’m not exempt from that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:4-50

Denomination: Baptist

How Elizabeth Encouraged Mary Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 23, 2020

Mary has just received overwhelming news. To whom does she look? Elizabeth is the only one in the world that she knows of also dealing with a miraculous birth, so she quickly turns to her. How can we encourage others like Elizabeth encouraged Mary?

SOMEONE ELSE: Mary was encouraged by what God was doing in Elizabeth’s life. - Luke 1:36, 39. - Mary had gotten mind-blowing news. Why did the angel mention Elizabeth? Because Elizabeth had gone through something similar. Certainly it was not a virgin pregnancy, but it nonetheless was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

Advent : Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 6, 2020

Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience.

Advent : Mary & Joseph December 6, 2020 Morning Service Second Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience. Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And without faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 10, 2020

As young pregnant Mary faces the difficulties having to wear ridicule and moral judgement Mary humbly sings a powerful song where she glorifies God and rejoices in her Saviour.

Message Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s Song It isn’t always easy to sing is it. I’m not talking about those of us who are musically-challenged – we don’t find it easy to sing. Even when we try really hard. I’m talking about those times in your life when you may not be in the mood for a song. One time I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2020

What can we learn from a teenager? What can we learn from her faith? Let’s learn about the simplicity of trust in God. Let’s look at Mary’s faith in Luke 1:26-38.

Prelude: What can we learn from a teenager? What can we learn from her faith? Purpose: Let’s learn about the simplicity of trust in God. Plan: Let’s look at Mary’s faith in Luke 1:26-38. Luke 1:26-28 Gabriel Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

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

Ang Joy Ni Mary

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2020

Ang Joy ni Mary

Ang Joy ni Mary Banal na kasulatan: Kanta ng Mga Kanta 2:8-14, Lucas 1:39-45. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, nabasa natin mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint Luke (Lucas 1: 39-45): "Si Maria ay nagtakda noong mga panahong iyon at naglakbay patungo sa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

The Gift Of Mary, Mother Of The Church

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2019

By the grace of Christ won on the cross, we are sinners on our way to becoming saints.

Monday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church Whatever utopian vision human beings must embrace–whether fascism, Marxism, socialism or any other “ism”–that vision and every other one collapses when faced with the reality of sin. Today, on the feast of Mary, Mother of the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-34, Genesis 3:9-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Difference A Child Makes: Mary

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Hear from Mary herself what the Christmas story meant to her.

Good morning! My name is Mary. I am the mother of Jesus. My journey in life has embraced the good and the beautiful and also the painful, but always God has been with me. My son and my savior is no longer with us, but his disciple, John has taken care of my needs and been like a son to me since ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-55

Mary The Mother Of James And Joses. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 10, 2021

Luke 8:1-3 names some of the women who are recorded in the resurrection account. Without the resurrection Jesus can be viewed as just another good man who died for His cause - or a Roman crucifixion of a false messiah.

Mary the mother of James and Joses. Mark 15:40–41, Luke 8:1-3 Many of us are aware of the Resurrection of Jesus , but we don’t always realise how we got the record of this event: and it is this: the first witnesses of the resurrection were women. Now with our 21st century ears when we hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God