Sermons on Mary The Sister Of Lazarus:

A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005

Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

A Reflection For Easter Sunday: A Celebration Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009

We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day!

John 20:1-8 A REFLECTION FOR EASTER SUNDAY: A Celebration of Resurrection! We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day! ------------------------------------------ I wonder if you ever ask yourself ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph's Dilemma

Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 14, 2012

Good news often accompanies life's greatest disappointments and fears. Joseph's life was wrecked by Mary's pregnancy, or so he thought.

Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dilemma, v. 19a A. Mary was pregnant B. Mary was unfaithful, he thought C. Mary was maligned Joseph’s Decision, v. 19b A. Joseph decided against a public divorce B. Joseph decided against stoning C. Joseph decided to end the engagement quietly Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

After Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2021

What happened after the Son of God was born. Events in the household of Joseph and Mary provide a model for us to emulate after Christmas.

“When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” [1] We plan for Christmas. We shop, we decorate, we enjoy the music, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Wine

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 16, 2013

Jesus can transform everything. We would do well to heed Mary's directive: "Do whatever He tells you."

A Sunday School teacher shared this account of our Lord’s first miracle, and after church a parent asked what the lesson was about. The child said, “I learned that if you’re having a wedding, make sure Jesus is there!” Sound advice. Wise is the couple who invites Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Advent 2019 - One Plan - Two Purposes Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2019

The Lord and Joseph had the same plan; that Joseph and Mary would go to Bethlehem. But, they each had a different purpose for the trip.

Advent 2019 – One Plan, Two Purposes Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 1:3-4, John 1:1, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 2:29-32, Ephesians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Tears At The Tomb Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

John makes Mary the first to see the risen Christ, and the first to have her tears of grief wiped away by the reality of the resurrection.

It I had a dollar for every tear shed by men and women if the Bible, I would be a wealthy man, for the Bible is a book soaked with the tears of the saints. The weeping of the wicked and the sobs of sinners added to the tears of the saints makes a salty sea of liquid. Not only was Jesus a man of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Surrendering To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2017

If we are to be living stones in the Church built on Christ, we must have the attitude of surrender to God’s will that infused Mary and Jesus.

Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica 2017 Revolution and Reformation “Today the liturgy celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.” In fact, this basilica was the first to be built after Emperor Constantine’s edict, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Together

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

It was still dark for Mary. She had just endured the darkest, bleakest Sabbath of her life, because Jesus had died.

Easter Together “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan

Risen: Being Thankful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To explore the transformative power of Jesus Christ's resurrection, as experienced by Mary Magdalene, and how it continues to shape our faith and lives today.

Good morning, Church! Hope you all are feeling blessed. Today, we're going to delve deep into one of the most transformative events in human history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's an event that forever altered the life of Mary Magdalene and continues to shape ours, even today. Charles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Topics: Thankful, Resurrection

The Joy Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the joy of Mary, magnification of Jesus, and the salvation message in Christ's birth, emphasizing hope and transformation through understanding God's Word.

Greetings, beloved family of God, and welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ. We are here, united in purpose and spirit, to celebrate, cherish and comprehend the divine words of our Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56, Psalm 98:1-3

Topics: Joy, Messiah

Our Victory Story - Jesus Lives!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 11, 2004

Friends, on this Easter Sunday morning, what I want you to know, what I want you to hear is that this Victory Story of Life over death… isn’t just one in history…. It happened 2000 years ago on a morning just like this, but just like Mary’s life…. That Vi

Our Victory Story – Jesus Lives Pastor Glenn Newton April 11, 2004 Easter Sermon Text John 20: 1-31 I love come back stories don’t you? I love to read about men and women who have been at the very bottom it seemed, but they didn’t give up, and somehow, someway they are able to fight back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Father God Chose For His Son

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

I believe it’s a significant thing that even as God chose Mary to be the one who would give birth to the Son of God, that it’s also important God also chose Joseph to be a FATHER to Jesus and to raise Him into manhood. Mary and Joseph were chosen together to be parents.

THE FATHER GOD CHOSE FOR HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 I believe it’s a significant thing that even as God chose Mary to be the one who would give birth to the Son of God, that it’s also important God also chose Joseph to be a FATHER to Jesus and to raise Him into manhood. Mary and Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Favor With God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

I pray that each of us would FIND FAVOR WITH GOD this morning. We can learn how to FIND FAVOR WITH GOD from the Christmas story of Mary...

FINDING FAVOR WITH GOD Introduction: For many of us, this is our favorite time of the year. We will sing our favorite Christmas Carols, eat our favorite meals, visit with our favorite friends and relatives, and hear our favorite Christmas story. At Christmas time, life is packed full of (all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God