Sermons on Mary Magadelene:

Parental Rites

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 19, 2002

The infancy and early years of Jesus are covered in a small number of verses of Scripture. What is given though is significant. In Luke’s Gospel we find Mary and Joseph following the birth of Christ, setting an example of parental rites that ought to be i

Introduction: The infancy and early years of Jesus are covered in a small number of verses of Scripture. Not a great detail of information is afforded to us. What is given though is significant. In Luke’s Gospel we find Mary and Joseph following the birth of Christ, obediently following the law and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24, Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Obligation Or Love?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 20, 2007

Learn from the lesson of Mary and Martha. Be steadfast in your obligations and fulfill your responsibilities. But do so out of a sense of appreciation for wonder and beauty of God’s love. Be careful about being distracted by too many obligations. Be f

Obligation or Love? (Luke 10:38-42) Introduction I remember one Sunday morning when I was serving as the Associate Pastor of a Community Church in Dunedin in Florida. My wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship service was to begin. This was much later than was usual for me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Deliverance From Disappointment Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 7, 2006

The first Christmas came with disappointment. When Joseph heard the words, "Mary is pregnant," he must have felt the disappointment you and I have felt. But God had a message for Joe! And he has one for your disappointment too!

SERIES: HOW CHRISTMAS HEALS OUR HURTS “Disappointment’s Deliverance” Matthew 1:18-25 A few years ago, I was approached by the leadership of a small group Melissa and I were in. They had questions and concerns regarding choices Melissa and I were making, specifically, Melissa’s working outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Apostle's Creed 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 15, 2012

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried

Dakota Community Church January 15, 2012 Church History Sunday 1/12 The Apostles Creed 2 These Things We Believe 2 Timothy 4:1-3 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Far Away In A Manager - A Different Perspective

Contributed by Samuel Young on Dec 14, 2014

Mary's four gifts - shephards, gold, frankincense, and Myrrh. Wise men come from China instead of Persia. You are that gift to the world. I have power point, video and song with this sermon. Power Point Available.

Mary All is at rest. It is quite now. As she lays beside her husband and her new born baby, she drifts in and out of a tired sleep. But when the baby stirs, she wakes. In the still of the night, she reflects the events of the past day. They had just traveled three days to her husband's home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

For Mothers' Day

Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 27, 2011

We are commanded to honour our fathers and our mothers. This is not an option. Jesus honoured his mother Mary, who is a wonderful role model for all mothers. The mother of Jesus experienced unhappiness on several occasions but she is 'blessed among women'

Exodus 20:12 SERMON – A word for Mothers’ Day I saw somewhere, ‘A Job Description for Mothers’. 1. This is a permanent job. 2. The successful applicant must be prepared to work hard. 3. The workplace is often a challenging and chaotic environment. 4. Applicants must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Tokens Of Love For Christ

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 3, 2011

Six days before Jesus offer His life on the cross, three people among his friends gave three tokens of love to Jesus. Martha offered the token of Service, Mary the token of worship and Lazarus the token of Testimony for Christ.

THREE TOKENS OF LOVE FOR CHRIST John 12:1-11 A week before Jesus Crucifixion is saga of popularity to rejection, of friendship and betrayal, of love and hate. On that same week, Jesus is about to face the peak of His mission. He will be offered as a sacrificial lamb. He will bear the sins of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Unique University With A Difference

Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 7, 2010

A Brief meditation on the only university where Solutionology,the science of solutions is taught and solutions for every problems are presented. We don’t have to waste our precious time searching for its location in the internet. Mary, the sister of Marth

"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me....Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain" (Psalm 139 : 1 - 6) Moses Mendelssohn, a fourteen-year-old Talmudic student entered Berlin in 1743 through the city gate reserved for Jews, cattle and pigs. The sight of the boy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

“The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Two Mothers: A Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on May 21, 2018

Eve was the mother of humankind and her disobedience to God allowed sin to enter the world. Mary was the mother of God and her obedience to God allowed salvation to enter the world. On Mother's Day, what can we learn from these two mothers?

The first mother I want to introduce you to is Eve, the “mother of all humankind.” In the beginning of time, God created Adam and Eve and placed them in a beautiful garden. He gave them the entire garden as their own, except for the fruit of two trees in the middle of the garden. The Serpent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Charismatic

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

When Mary pressed the soft warm cheeks of baby Jesus to her own, she was touching the face of God. When the shepherds and the wise men came to see Jesus they were seeing the face of God. Christmas is about the face of God.

John Mcgee Jr. wrote the poem High Flight. It is so meaningful to some pilots, they repeat it as they sit in their planes soaring though the skies. It goes like this- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Sins Of The Saints And Its Remedies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 4, 2016

This passage talks about misunderstanding developed by Joseph on Mary. Misunderstanding could have spoiled the plan of God. Many Godly people give place for Satan to use them and destroy the ministry. Real understanding of the Scripture brings joy to all

First Advent Sunday Mathew 1:18-25 Introduction: After the period of 400 dark years, the Lord sent good news to Mary that he would be born in her womb. But Satan tried his level best to destroy the plan of God by bringing dis honor to this couple by separating them. However Joseph listen to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Martha - The Hostess

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 15, 2022

Martha is well-to-do and highly respected within her community. She lives in a big house . She lived with her sister Mary and her brother Lazarus. They were a Jewish family who were friends and followers of Jesus

Martha - the hostess Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44 Martha has received quite a lot of criticism over the years, for every woman is told not to be like Martha, and consequently they heave upon themselves the burden of guilt and condemnation when they are. Do you look down on yourself because God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2025

n a world overflowing with distractions and demands, The One Thing Needed calls us to stop striving and start abiding—choosing, like Mary, to sit at the feet of Jesus, trust fully in Him, and find lasting peace and purpose in His presence.

The One Thing Needed Luke 10:38-42; Psalms 46:10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What’s the number one thing you’re chasing after in life right now? Maybe, in your deep longing for connection, you're seeking to be known—really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Mothers: A Divine Command SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We are commanded to honor our fathers and our mothers. This is not an option. Jesus honored his mother Mary, who is a wonderful role model for all mothers. The mother of Jesus experienced unhappiness on several occasions but she is 'blessed among women'

I recently came across a humorous job description for mothers, highlighting the challenging and demanding nature of their role. While it may be lighthearted, it reflects the immense responsibility and selflessness required of mothers. Today, we will explore the importance of mothers and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Topics: Mother's Day, Honoring Parents