Sermons on Mary Pondered:

What We Can Learn From Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 22, 2016

Christrmas is the time to learn new spiritual truths particulalry from the lives of Mary and Joseph.

WHAT WE CAN LEARN THIS CHRISTMAS This is a second on the series on the Christmas message. Last week, we talked about the three wise men who traveled from a far away place in search for the baby Jesus, the King of the Jews. They just followed the star for many years with great perseverance until ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Solemnity Of Mary, January 1, 2021: New Years

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2020

All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.

1.Flannery O’Connor noted that “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful, “she wrote in 1958. (Adding, “Priests resist it as well as others.”) She means that grace intervenes in the sufferings of the ordinary -- ignorant, complacent people whose ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Catholic

Things I Know Because Mary Annointed Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.

John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2021 - Mary's Singular Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus was anointed at least twice in His ministry with the last time being just days before His crucifixion. What do we see in these accounts that is often overlooked?

Mary’s Singular Focus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-11, Titus 3:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

To Die Is Gain (Funeral Service For Rose Mary Stevens)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2022

None of us likes to think about death. Many times when the thought of a loved one dying or of us dying, we put those thoughts aside for another time.

Illus: Doris Day that lovely woman and a great singer was so afraid of death she forbid anyone to talk about death in her presence. But today we have to deal with this subject of death. Since we are forced to deal with death today, let’s deal with it on the basis of God’s Word. WHAT DOES GOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Lamb And Mary's

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 27, 2023

During the Christmas season's excitement, let's not forget the "reason for the season." God sent His Son as the sacrifice for our sins.

God’s Lamb and Mary’s Years ago, a preacher friend presented a lesson entitled, “Mary Had a Little Lamb, His Name was Jesus.” You might say he had a rhyme and a reason for the title. At this time of year, we focus on and get excited about the birth of baby Jesus. We think of the innocence of that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Iii: Wonder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

Of all the wonders of God's Beautiful World, the wonder of it all is that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son". The wonder of God's Gift of Love must be shared with all!

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON III: WONDER! Remember the little rhyme we sang as toddlers: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are, Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle, little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 15, 2007

To bring us back to the Wonder and excitment of Christmas. Exposition of Luke 2:8-18

Title: The Wonder of Christmas Theme: To bring us back to remembrance what the Wonder of Christmas really is Text: Luke 2:8-18 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Why shepherds? Shepherding was a despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Faithful To The Bitter End. John 12:1-11 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 6, 2017

A sermon based on John 12 on the anointing of Jesus for burial by Mary. A look at the true disciples of Jesus Christ who remain faithful to the bitter end.

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Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Reflection

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

In our fast-paced world, people rarely pause to reflect. Yet, reflection is a powerful spiritual discipline that allows us to examine ourselves in the light of God's truth.

THE POWER OF REFLECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:40 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:59, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 15:17-20, Haggai 1:5-7, James 1:23-25 INTRODUCTION: In our fast-paced world, people rarely pause to reflect. Yet, reflection is a powerful spiritual discipline ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40, Psalm 119:59

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph's Dream

Contributed by Evan G. Wittig on Dec 23, 2012

This sermon tells the Christmas story from Joseph's point of view. He has a vision of Jesus in heaven.

Joseph’s Dream Joseph was a well respected man in Nazareth. He was a very good carpenter and known for his integrity and hard work. He was very generous with the poor and with widows. When he became engaged to a young maiden named Mary, he anticipated a simple life of work, prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Catholic

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

Living In The Awe Of God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 8, 2004

A message encouraging people to take some time to ponder the awesomeness of God.

Living in the Awe of God Various Scriptures June 27, 2004 Introduction One of the themes of my life is that God is worthy of praise. He is awesome. He is deserving of our devotion and our awe. But when was the last time we really just sat back, looked at God in the Scriptures and said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doubt To Faith--Fear To Peace

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 29, 2008

One week after the resurrection and we are given a classic text to ponder.

John 20:19-31 2008 One week after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we are back in the real world, and given what I consider a classic text to ponder. We are dealt four concepts this morning. Well they are really more than concepts. They are ways of life. They are doubt and faith—fear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 22, 2019

Ponder the various responses of the people who came to know of the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus.

Can this be real? That Jesus died and then came back to life? • What does it mean to us if He is dead? Does it really matter? The truth is, it matters. If Jesus claims to be God and comes from heaven, and He remains dead, then there is no hope for anyone. • Death ends everything. Death will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible