Sermons on Marys Pregnancy:

Happy Mother's Day

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Luke 1:26-38 Happy Mother's Day 1. A Mother's Salute - 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, (a) The Word of ENRICHMENT - 28 Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. (b) The Word of ENLIGHTENMENT - 31 behold, thou shalt conceive in thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Holiness

Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

A look at various songs song on the first Christmas

Well it’s getting close isn’t it? Only fifteen more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of what makes this time of the year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007

Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 18, 2006

What can we as parents learn from the miracle of Jesus through the eyes of His parents, Mary and Joseph?

INTRODUCTION A. In looking at the Christmas season, we talked about the special meanings behind the Advent – a reminder that He’s Coming Back to Town but not like He arrived the first time. Not on any sleigh nor pulled by any reindeer but with a shout and in the clouds! We looked at the season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Mary Magdalene and Da Vinci Code

Last week I mentioned that I still had to do my taxes. Well I didn’t get them done on Sunday, but I took Monday off. I got the filed by 3:30 pm. That was eleven and a half hours before the deadline. You will be glad to hear that I won’t be going to jail for failing to file. Maybe after the audit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 18, 2005

Since Jesus is more than the Virgin Mary’s little lamb we will look to him for forgiveness and we will point others to him.

“Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Mary had a little lamb his fleece was white as…snow.” Did anyone have trouble finishing that nursery rhyme? Even the youngest ones here know how that rhyme goes. What you probably don’t know, however, is the history of that verse. One source said ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Hail Mary.... The Immaculate Conception Explained

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 6, 2001

Explaining the Immaculate Conception, teaching on the history and theology of the dogma, and how it applies to all of us, as an example of God’s Grace and Goodness.

Sermon: 8th December 2001, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Text: Luke 1:26-38 “Hail Mary, Filled with Grace” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Two weeks ago, during our Advent Course, Fr Lewis laid down a challenge for me, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2001

Let’s Do Incarnation Day Instead! Warning: Take your Xanax before reading!

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I will admit it from the start that I am not enthralled about Christmas. Yes, when I was a kid I was into it like every other kid. What ruined it for me? Going to Bible College and studying the Word, Church History and various other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:2-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005

There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Mary Finds Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

WHY SOME WHO SEEK JESUS, MISS HIM.

A. WHY SOME WHO SEEK JESUS, MISS HIM. 1. Unbelief. Mary didn’t believe He was raised. “They have taken away my Lord” (20:13). 2. Wrong mindset. Mary thought they stole His body. “They have taken away the body” (20:2). 3. Wrong focus. Mary looked in the wrong place. “Looked into the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Jesus, Born Of Mary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say that we believe in Jesus born of a virgin, and how does this impact our lives today?

Philippians 2:5-11 “I Believe in Jesus Christ, Born of the Virgin Mary” INTRODUCTION The news of Katrina and the effects of this hurricane on the Gulf Coast has grab the headlines and made the other news items appear insignificant. I did want to remind you of an announcement that I recently ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Message From Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006

A Mother’s Day message for visitors and members that have a Roman Catholic background

A Message from Mary, the Mother of Christ. John 2:1-5 Introduction: Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Dreams Of Joseph, Mary's Husband

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 5, 2008

What characteristics did Joseph have that allowed God to entrust him with the upbringing of the Incarnate Son of God and what is the significance of his four dreams?

KB-GD 06-01-08 Joseph – a righteous man who obeyed God Story: It was the night before Christmas – and the local primary school were putting on the Nativity Play. Everyone was excited and happy - except one little boy who had wanted to play the part of Joseph - but had, instead, been given ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008

This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist