Sermons about Mary's Extravagance

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005

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This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: *other

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005

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The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005

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#2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Spoke, Mary Listened

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 17, 2005

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When Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah, Mary responded with a willing heart.

*A few days ago the president of Iran shocked the leaders of the world when he said that the Holocaust was a myth used by the Europeans to create a Jewish state. 6 million Jews weren’t really murdered during WWII. So Israel really has no right to exist. In fact, Israel should be “wiped off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary And Joseph And The Case For Marriage

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 3, 2003

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THis message will help us to think critically about marriage- why marriage is to be between one woman and one man, for a lifetime. As society’s definitions change, the Christian idea of marriage needs to be more definite than ever.

“Mary and Joseph and the Case for Marriage” Matthew 1:18-25 One of my favorite radio programs, when I get the chance to listen to it, is the Prairie Home Companion, In one episode Garrison Keillor tells the fanciful tale of John Tollefson. John leaves Minnesota, moves to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003

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What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, Luke 1:41-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Favor Of God: God And Mary

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

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Showing how Mary received the favor of God

Title: The Favor of God Theme: Text: Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26 ¶ And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused (engaged) to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Mary Chose The Necessary Part

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012

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Many today find Christ in their knowledge (or service) but having very little room for Jesus in their busy and hectic lives: that is in heart (in worship).

Mary Chose the Necessary Part Text Passage: Luke 10:38-42- (38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (41) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Response To Jesus: Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

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You see Martha said she believed in the resurrection, but she wasn’t expecting it to happen. Here she was in the presence of the Savior of the world, the one who had already raised from the dead a widow’s son and the daughter of a centurion, but she didn

Sometimes men cry. It happens. A few years ago the BBC News blog posted an article called “80 more things that make men cry.” These were responses from men about circumstances that make them cry. Here’s a few of them. “Being told by the girl you love that she wants you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014

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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

Meals With Jesus - Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

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Worship fuels service

The gospel of Luke is the story of Jesus heading towards Jerusalem to die for us and rise again. It's written as a series of journeys that include meals. Each meal unfolds a bit more of the gospel. There some strange teaching going round now where people say the teaching of the Gospel is just for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

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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 And Elizabeth Give Hope

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 20, 2015

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The lives of Elizabeth and Mary give us Christmas Hope!

MARY AND ELIZABETH GIVE HOPE When Jesus Christ came into the world a very special time came into being. • From His coming through until today, God has dumped the whole bucket of grace upon you. • We are potentially the most blessed people in the universe. • The angels were not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, You Did Know!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 22, 2015

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Comedian Mark Lowry wrote what has now become a classic Christmas song entitled Mary, Did You Know. This message answers his question that yes, Mary did know that her son was the face of God.

Mary, You Did Know! Luke 1: 39 – 56 The big news this week has been The Voice finals. Yes, a young man by the name of Jordan Smith captured America’s attention (and their votes) with a stirring rendition of the now classic Christmas song Mary, Did You Know. Smith closed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Methodist

Mary's Vision Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on May 23, 2015

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How the vision of the Risen Lord transformed Mary

MARY'S VISION OF THE RISEN LORD The women hold a special honour of seeing the Risen Lord before men. Mary Magdalene came from the village of Magdala on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. She was one of a group of women who became followers of Christ during his earthly ministry. She and the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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