Sermons on Mary Worship:

Unexpected And Expecting Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2018

The Holy Spirit works quietly within us, bringing new things into being

Unexpected and Expecting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I had the good fortune of attending a baby shower a week ago. Baby showers are joyous occasions. Everyone celebrates the advent of this little one soon to enter our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Silence Is Broken Part 2 " Joy" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 22, 2019

Christmas 2018

The silence is broken Christmas 2018 Part 2 “Joy” Last week we began a series on the silence of God Or better yet the breaking of the silence We studied how in the centuries before the Birth of Christ God spoke in many ways to his people But in the last days of what we know as the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022

When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

Jesus' mom teaches us 3 things that we need to do when we are feeling overwhelmed.

When You Feel Overwhelmed Mother’s Day 2022 I want to start off today’s conversation, ‘When You Feel Overwhelmed,’ with some words to a song that David sang to the Lord after He had delivered David from all of his enemies including from the hand of Saul. We find it in 2 Samuel 22 (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Blessed The Mess

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2022

Jesus excepts and encourages Mary although she was a slacker and He discipline's Martha although she is doing her job.

Jesus Blessed the Mess Luke 10:38-42 1. I heard this said somewhere “Pay no attention to my mess Bless this Mess she said” • Martha maybe the neat, tidy, and organized housekeeper the text says 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. • Mary may have been “Messy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Third Word

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

Mary waits beneath Jesus' cross.

Mary had been rigid with tension all week. Rumors of plots had eddied around the streets of Jerusalem from the moment Jesus had entered the city at the beginning of the festival week. Everyone was edgy, watchful. There were more Roman soldiers around than usual, too, even for the Passover week when ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nanirahan Siya Sa Atin! Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 5, 2023

Nanirahan Siya sa Atin!

Nanirahan Siya sa Atin! Juan 1:1-18 Sa hamak na tahanan nina Maria at Robert, ang diwa ng Pasko ay bumungad sa likuran ng pakikibaka at katatagan. Si Robert, na may hemiplegia mula sa isang stroke isang dekada na ang nakararaan, ay umaasa sa hindi natitinag na pangangalaga ni Maria. Sa kabila ng ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

"journey To Bethlehem: The Paradox Of Blessedness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2023

We are blessed when our lives are used for God's good purposes.

“Journey to Bethlehem: The Paradox of Blessedness” Luke 1:39-55 Last week we started our Advent journey to Bethlehem by reading about how the angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her that she would become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and bear a son, and He will be holy and be called the “Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: United Methodist

Before Joseph Could Pray Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 15, 2023

I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were espoused to be married and in the blink of an eye everything changed.

“Before Joseph Could Pray” Matthew 1:18-25 Ever had a time in your life when you thought you had it all figured out, only to discover that was not what happened? I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 23, 2024

Ask yourself if you dare to do something for God which could jeopardize your lifestyle or even your life?

Do You Have the Courage? Luke 1:39-56 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 39 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. [Elizabeth’s reaction] 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist

She Chose Better Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 18, 2023

While Mary sat at Jesus feet, “Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.”

August 19, 2023 Jesus, Martha, Mary and Lazarus, were close friends – the best of friends, really – and Martha’s home was a place of refuge for Jesus. It was a place where he and his disciples could rest and relax. Luke tells us that one day, while on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus popped in for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"mind Your Own Business" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Mind Your Own Business" Luke 10:38-42 A sermon for 6/12/22 – Trinity Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 10 “38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 4:11-12, Philippians 2:4, Ephesians 4:32, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Communication Of Our Messiah Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 16, 2024

Based on Luke 1:26-38 - Encourages hearers to consider the implications of "Nothing is impossible with God."

“COMMUNICATION OF OUR MESSIAH” Luke 1:26-38 FBCF – 12/15/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Tommy Bolt was a professional golfer in 1950’s. Was playing in LA. Had a caddy w/ reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, “Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Joy

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2025

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

Luke 1:39-56 Joy For nine- or ten-days Mary had carried with her the most astounding secret: She was pregnant, and the child was to be the long-awaited messianic king, Israel’s deliverer. Understandably, she had been afraid to share this news, because if the wrong person heard, Herod could have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 4, 2025

Through the Miracle of the Raising of Lazarus, John teaches us a number of important things we need to know about God. 

Good Morning. My wife saw on the internet the other day a man at a gas station who promised to pay for people’s gas if they could recite 1 Bible verse. 6 people were challenged, and sadly all 6 failed. So, if you ever meet this person, today’s Gospel lesson is your easy button. Jesus Wept it’s John ...read more

Denomination: Anglican