Sermons on Marys Pregnancy:

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2012

The announcement of the angel to Mary is about the Joy Of The Lord in sending Jesus to save the world.

We’ve Got Joy For You, The Joy Of The Lord Calvary 12/9/12 Genesis 3”:1-12 Luke 1:26-38 Today we are in our second sermon in the series We’ve Got Joy. Last week Pastor Toby spoke on the Joy of the church, next week Pastor Kellie will speak on the Joy of the Angels, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not What She Wanted

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Have A Merry Christmas

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 24, 2012

We face the danger of taking the Merry aspect of Christmas for granted.

For most, Americans in particular, Christmas is the most artificial time of the year. Everything about it reeks of artificial, from the fake Christmas tree all the way to our Christmas greeting, “Merry Christmas,” and all the singing of Christmas carols. Few people really mean what they sing. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

The laws of concentration and diffusion say that “the more of Jesus we are filled with, the more pure will be the presence of Christ in us, and therefore, the greater and more widespread will be the diffusion!

BROKEN & SPILLED OUT Jn. 12:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TIGER SNACK 1. A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. 2. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Epiphany

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 9, 2019

The past perfect used in this way is known as “tenses of vision” or the “prophetic perfect.” Isaiah is assuring us that the message being proclaimed will surely come to pass.

A customer called the customer service line to complain about a power outage after a big storm, then stopped raging long enough to ask, “How will I know when my lights are back on?” The customer service agent remained silent for a second, debating about the best way to answer such an obvious, even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

"mary's Christmas Carol"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 10, 2019

Christmas carol of Mary which shares her praise.

Mary’s Christmas Carol Luke 1:47-55 1. Today were talking again about Christmas Carols • Last week we talked about Zechariah’s Benedictus it was his carol to John at his birth • Today we will look at Mary’s Christmas carol called the Magnificat • What is Magnificat? Magnificat, which means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Of Choice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores Mary's divine encounter and her faith-filled response, demonstrating a reasoning trust in God's redemptive plan as revealed in Luke 1:26-38.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. I am humbled and overjoyed to stand before you today, to share the Word of God with you, to hold up the lamp of Scripture that our steps may be guided, our hearts warmed, and our spirits nourished. We gather here today in the beautiful embrace of our Lord, united in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Mary, Angel

Mary Was Favored Among Women (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2024

I like studying about characters in the Bible. But most of the time in our studying of characters in the scriptures we talk about some of the great men of the scriptures.

But the Bible also shares with us many of the great women in the scriptures. Such as: • Sarah: Mother of the Jewish Nation • Rachel: Wife of Jacob • Leah: Wife of Jacob • Jochebed: Mother of Moses • Miriam: Sister of Moses • Rahab: Ancestor of Jesus • Deborah: Influential Female ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A. B. C. Visitation Of Mary To Elizabeth. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

MAY 31st, All Years.

1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57 A). A CELEBRATION OF GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. 1 Samuel 2:1-10. The Song of Hannah is a song of reversals. It was a celebration of a God-given opportunity through the birth of a child. Yet it is not only a personal response to one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017

God becomes human flesh. God empties himself and becomes a helpless babe. GOD CAME DOWN TO LIFT US UP. This is Christmas—one resolve—God wants to change our hearts; to make us a new creation.

FAMOUS FIRSTS * Virginia Dare (1587): 1st child born in the American colonies, Aug. 18, on (now) Roanoke Island, NC. * André-Jacques Garnerin (1797): 1st parachute jump 6,500 ft. over Manseau Park, Paris in a 23’ dia. parachute made of white canvas with a basket attached (Oct. 22). * Charles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

Fear Not, Just Trust Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2019

In many ways, Mary is the star of the Christmas Story, outside of her son of Course. This message looks at what the Angel was asking of her when he said, "Do not be afraid."

Have you ever been afraid at Christmas time? Maybe as a child you were afraid of Santa? Or maybe you were afraid that you hadn’t made the good list and you were afraid Santa wouldn’t come. Or perhaps it was a rough year financially and you were afraid that you would let your family down at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Because Of A Teenage Mom

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 16, 2004

See How the Lord makes what some would see as a dismal situation into a Glorious Celebration

As I prepared for this morning’s mother’s day celebration, I began to look at how society has formulated our own mind thinking of what a mother is supposed to be. On television, we had June Cleaver, from Leave It to Beaver. Black stilletoe shoes, Crisp linen dress, and a string of pearls…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph The Faith-Action Hero Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 23, 2012

A first-person narrative from Mary's perspective on what made her husband a faith-action hero.

Noah. David. Daniel. Are these the people that come to mind when you think of faith-action heroes? Spending your life’s savings to build a boat that may never see water seems like a pointless waste. Staring up at an armed and angry nine-foot giant while packing nothing more than a few stones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary Mother Of Jesus: Good Times And Noodle Salad Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

By all outward appearances Mary looks cursed rather than blessed by God. Our outward circumstances do not necessarily mean God is not with us.

Why Does God Do This To Me? Have you ever felt this? I’m not sure there is anyone who hasn’t felt this way. Life is going just fine. Good friends. Stable Finishing Grad School, The Future is Bright. Whatever will happen next – it will be great. Look what happened to Katie and I…. Out of grad ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unexplainable Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2015

1) Attitude (Luke 1:46–48a), 2) Object (Luke 1:46b, 47b), and 3) Motive of Joyful Worship (Luke 1:48b-55).

It is always a delight to hear of an unknown story related to a familiar event. Paul Harvey made a living of this with his "Rest of the Story" programs. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other