Sermons on Mary Remembers:

"The Virgin Conceived A Son"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

The fact of the virgin birth of Jesus is essential to Christian doctrine.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Da Vinci Code:

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

· WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

The First Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Behold Thy Mother!

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 11, 2003

Bible Mothers who made a difference in their family. Have you thanked God for your Mother lately?

Behold, Thy Mother! By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Preached at Antioch Baptist Church in Woodbury Georgia 5-11-2003) Text John 19:26-27 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2003

Preached at a rescue mission. When we think that not even God can do what He has promised, He will silence us so that we can listen. When we experience God’s power, we will be empowered to give our testimony and to stand for what we know is right.

There are a whole lot of things which yesterday seemed impossible, but which today are not only not impossible, but also are everyday, ordinary. A hundred years ago, who would have thought it would be possible to send pictures through space? Who would have imagined that somebody standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Is Formed In You

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

An Advent message

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Stable

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2009

If you were God wouldn’t you provide a special place for your son to be born? So why a stable?

The Mystery of the Stable Everybody loves a good mystery and the Christmas story if full of mysteries, full of whys and hows and whos. If you’ve been with us over the past few weeks you know the theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas” We started with the Virgin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Adventurous Advent Season

Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Mar 13, 2002

The expectation and hope instilled by the birth of Jesus among the people of the world is the salvation of history.

LK1: 26-36 On this 2nd Sunday of the advent season, we are called to reflect on the episode of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to an unwed mother called Mary. Let me invite you to spend some time with me to meditate on Luke 1:26-36. In the 1st chapter of LK, there are two important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Necessity Of The Nativity

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

This is my message for our annual Hanging of the Greens service based on the pieces of the church nativity set

The Necessity of the Nativity Selected Passages November 25, 2007 Hanging of the Greens Message Introduction What is your favorite time of year? Most children will say Christmas. Most adults may say the same. Christmas is a season of grace. It is the season when God sent Jesus to our world. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 25, 2026

At the wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into wine—and shows us how God transforms emptiness into joy. When the wine of life runs out, faith begins with obedience, and what God gives next is always better than before.

Wedding Feast Epiphany Season is an opportunity to reflect on the glory our savior reveals to the world not only in the Incarnation at Christmas, but in His whole life and ministry. Each of our reading in this Epiphany season is about that same shining forth, the revelation of God’s glory in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Call Of Worship Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

Jesus Christ which is to worship Christ. So what does the Christmas season call us to do?

INTRODUCTION Well, we have come to the season that celebrates the birth of Jesus around the world. Different cultures have attached a lot of traditions surrounding the birth of Jesus. Most of the time, we end up doing everything and forget the real essence of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13, Luke 1:47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

Following Jesus means living a life of extravagant devotion to Jesus.

Most people in our culture seem to think that it’s okay to be religious so long as you don’t take your religion too seriously. Many people today treat religion and faith as a kind of hobby, as if some people are into stamp collecting, some people are into building models airplanes, and other people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Listening To Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jun 11, 2021

want to show you, from this text, what can happen in the lives of Christians who get too busy, even doing the Lord’s work, to stop and spend time at feet of Jesus.

Listening to Jesus (Luke 10: 38-42) Introduction: In our text, Jesus was visiting His good friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Martha was busy preparing for their guest. Mary was just sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to Him teach. Which one was doing the most important thing? (See v 42) I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Listening To Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Oct 22, 2023

Four things that happen to Christians who are not listening to Jesus

Listening to Jesus (Luke 10: 38-42) Introduction: In our text, Jesus was visiting His good friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Martha was busy preparing for their guest. Mary was just sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to Him teach. Which one was doing the most important thing? (See v 42) I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42