Sermons on Mary Visited Elisabeth:

Silently Touch Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

The woman approached Jesus while he was reclining at the table and touched, washed, wiped, kissed, and anointed his feet.

The Bible tells that certain people had the privilege to silently touch Jesus. Without Jesus’ knowledge, a woman who had been sick for 12 years silently touched his garment as he passed through the crowd (Luke 8:43). In Luke 7:36, a sinful woman approached Jesus from behind and touched His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37

Jesus Stands Between

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2022

Jesus stands between our sin as a mediator.

Jesus Stands Between 1Timothy 2:1-7 1. In the Midst of great Turmoil, Paul in this letter. Paul refers to Prayer as a Key to overcoming. • The notorious Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 54-68) was in power when Paul wrote these words. • Paul shares with us and those folks in Rome to Pray for even folks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Came To Receive Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

The wise men show us how to worship Jesus today.

Scripture The lessons in the Service of Lessons and Carols focus on the birth of Jesus. From the Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament accounts of his birth, the lessons tell us about the incarnation of Jesus. One of those Lessons, the Eighth Lesson, is about the visit of the wise men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Crowds

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 18, 2017

Was there really just one crowd shouting "Hosanna" one day and "Crucify" a short time later? Were Jesus' followers really that fickle or were they just running for cover when the tide in Jerusalem changed? And how do we see ourselves in that scenario?

Matthew 21:1-11 (please open your Bibles as we read this passage) The Crowd(s) - The disciples (the 12) - The followers o “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” o “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” o “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” o “Blessed is the king of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:41, Luke 9:42-44, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision About Jesus Christ We All Must Make Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2022

What part of Christ's message trips us up, makes us want to turn away?

Fourth Sunday in Course We’ve been told that our incorporation into Christ, effected in faith and sacrament, remakes us in the image of Jesus, prophet, priest, and leader. So it may come as a shock to us to hear the Lord say to the synagogue of Nazareth, “no prophet is acceptable in his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, Jeremiah 1:4-7, Jeremiah 1:17-19

Denomination: Catholic

Tolerance

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 6, 2025

Jesus proclaims tolerance to non-believers in Luke's Gospel.

TTolerance Luke 9:51 – 55 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 9:51 When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem; 52 and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. 53 And they did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Of The Diminishing Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2025

Jesus is not less and never will be less than the Bible declares. The problem is how mankind projects Him.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Christ Eph 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 1Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1 Cor. 15:51a Behold, I shew you a mystery Ilustration: Juan and the sand bags. Juan comes to the border ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity In Him Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Jesus' final prayer emphasizes unity among believers, reflecting His and the Father's unity, and this unity is a testament to His boundless love and the resurrection hope He offers in a divided world.

I want to welcome you to worship this morning as we finish up our sermon series Resurrecting Hope. We have been learning that the resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us power to face the difficult things that come our way. Because Jesus Christ overcame death and the grave, there is nothing that we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:16

Topics: Resurrection Hope, Unity, Reconciliation

Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope

Declaring Jesus' Destiny

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011

Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed. Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. But How? A device God uses to declare Jesus’ destiny is...

DECLARING JESUS' DESTINY—Luke 2:21-40 Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. How is Jesus’ destiny openly declared? 5 devices/events/loyalties/revelations/settings openly declaring Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 8, 2005

The joy of Christmas is found in the baby Jesus. He is the only source that can produce lasting joy in our lives. Joy is therefore a choice and it centers on our willingness to choose to surrender ourselves to Jesus or not. This is the great gift exchange

The Joy of Christmas Thesis: The joy of Christmas is found in the baby Jesus. He is the only source that can produce lasting joy in our lives. Joy is therefore a choice and it centers on our willingness to choose to surrender ourselves to Jesus or not. This is the great gift exchange program of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 30, 2012

How do we introduce people? In this passage, we see John, the baptist and Jesus introduced in such graceful ways. May our words of introduction too be words of blessing, words of power, peace and grace!

Three Things: Matthew 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was a young student who had just graduated with his M.Th, fresh with his knowledge of New Testament and Greek. He was asked to introduce a colleague who had come to visit from Germany. This colleague was a pastor there. He knew what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Scrooge In All Of Us

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 17, 2007

I have adapted a recent J. John’s sermon, using Scripture to compare Herod and our own sinful tendencies with the Dickens’ character Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Scrooge in All of Us Matthew 2:13-18 Christmas is one of those times that almost demands that we be creative with the familiar- the story of Bethlehem, and the baby Jesus in a manger. The angels we have heard on high. You might feel that you are familiar with the story that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Peace Of Christ: A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2025

Isaiah 9:2-7, in four ways shows us the Peace of Christ: A Light in the Darkness through: 1) Proclaiming the Light of Peace (Isaiah 9:2), 2) Promising Peace from Joy (Isaiah 9:3-4), 3) Preparing for Lasting Peace (Isaiah 9:5), and finally: 4) Presenting the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Isaiah 9:2-7. [2] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. [3] You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Other