Sermons on Mary Did You Know:

A "Mary" Christmas For All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

The presence of God disrupts our plans and, like Mary, we must surrender our lives in order to fulfill His plan.

As I’ve expressed in past years…I love the Christmas season. More than at any other time, I find during this season,. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. I’ve been reminded of the competing dynamics we all know so well. It’s caused me to look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary The Slave-Girl

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001

At Christmas, we might wonder what made Mary so special to God? We may find the answer in one word she used to describe herself to Gabriel: "Handmaid".

Mary the "Slave-Girl" Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Dave Campbell Mary must have been quite a girl. To be chosen of God to bear His Son and raise Him to adulthood was no small thing! When the angel Gabriel appeared to her and spoke of God’s plan for salvation and her part in it all, she responded with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Samson Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 2, 2007

Samson had everything going for him: supportive, godly parents, a good home environment, and blessing from God. So why did he decide to walk a path of selfishness and what does that say to us?

Samson is a puzzling character. He had great successes for the nation of Israel but personally was a total failure. He was as weak morally and spiritually as he was strong physically. Why the Lord ever used him is beyond me and why his story is just so interesting and compelling floors me. I think ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mary - The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 18, 2020

A look at the call of Mary and her reaction to being called and how that can help us to follow God's plan in our lives.

Surprise! Surprise! December 13, 2020 Luke 1:26-38 Start with a description of surprising my wife by coming home a day early bringing our son home from North Carolina . . . . ? The Russian poet Boris Pasternak said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-53, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Is Invited To Trust Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 9, 2015

Mary was invited to trust … will we trust God? Will we invite others to trust Him because of what we have received? Or, will we invite others to(at a minimum) experience what we’ve seen and heard?

Mary is invited to trust Luke 1:26-38 Introduction - Today’s Message is titled, “Mary is invited to Trust” - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: It is what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For What Purpose?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Ever have a day off thinking you will accomplish some things but by the end of the day nothing is done. It is true - if you aim at nothing your bound to hit it. - What are you aiming at?

Cows have a wonderful life. There only purpose in life is to get fat. They are fed and fed for that purpose. They graze , chew their cud and sleep, that’s all. Ever watched a cow graze and wander till their lost. Some people shop like that. The end of their purpose is not good. They get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Model Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2012

Jesus learned in his human nature that for God, all things are possible, through the words and example of his mother, Mary.

Monday of 7th Week in Course Verbum Domini I find myself in today’s Gospel; perhaps many of us do. Perhaps it’s because so many of us have been parents of teenagers, that human pupa stage that seems designed to enrage adults. In today’s Gospel, the youngster is seen as actually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. He believes that after Jesus Christ, Mary is the principal person in the history of salvation. He explains that it was pure love-in-faith which brought about Mary's motherhood to Jesus.

Reflection Mary, the Mother of Jesus Why did God choose Mary? What was His reason for giving this particular place in His plan of salvation? This question can time to time arise in us when we think of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Christianity is not simply a religion. First and foremost, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Luke 2:1-52, John 2:1-11, Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Understanding God's Will (Ephesians Chapter 5) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 9, 2005

Augustine of Hippo, once said, "Love God and do as you please." What do you say?

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Understanding God’s Will, Ephesians Chapter 5 Scripture: Ephesians 5:17 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. I must first apologize before we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joseph And Mary And Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2012

In this lesson, an analysis of the account of Joseph and Mary and Jesus will demonstrate to us the obedience of Joseph and Mary.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” We have looked at Luke’s description of the birth of Jesus. Last time we examined the shepherd’s visit to Jesus in Bethlehem on the night of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: The Chronicles Of Mary

Contributed by Daniel Saperstein on Dec 18, 2005

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent using material from the Chronicles of Narnia to illustrate the faith of Mary

THE CHRONICLES OF MARY a sermon by Dan Saperstein preached at First Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport NE December 18, 2005 Texts: Ps. 89:1-4, 19-26 Luke 1:26-38 With the bitter cold and snow we have had lately, many of us can take comfort in the fact that Christmas is just around the corner. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 4, 2001

Mary the mother of Jesus serves as an example to all mothers today.

"MARY, A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD" LUKE 1:26-38 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour worship service. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Your Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

Do you want to know your personal responsibility as a believer so that you won’t die from spiritual cancer?

Knowing Your Responsibilities Jude 3-4 Proposition: Because Christ is your Master, you must faithfully fulfill your responsibilities to Him. I. Contend for the faith! v. 3 A. It requires knowing the common salvation. Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by James Turnes on May 19, 2012

We battle not against flesh and blood. It is a spiritual battle that must be fought with spiritual weapons. If you want victory, you have to arm yourself.

Spiritual Weapons & Tactics A lot of times the church fails to speak on the subject of spiritual warfare. Too often Christians, especially new converts or baby Christians, are left in the dark when it comes to this epic battle that is taking place in an unseen realm. All too often Christians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Mary, Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2013

The woman of the Visitation and the woman of the Book of Revelations are one person, the Mother of Jesus.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 The New Ark In the year 1981 a feature movie was released that immediately made Harrison Ford a household name, and that reminded the general public of something from the Bible. The movie was called “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and the Ark in ...read more

Denomination: Catholic