Sermons on Mother Of Jesus:

Advent Iv, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 11, 2002

God’s ways are not our ways. God has plans for our lives that surprise us all.

Sermon for Advent 4, Yr B 22/12/2002 Based on Lk 1:26-38 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One grim winter day in 1754, Horace Walpole was reading a Persian fairy tale called “The Three Princes of Serendip.” The story touched him, and writing to his friend ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

O What A Wonderful Gift Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 17, 2002

Jesus was God’s wonderful gift to us - how will you react to that Gift

Field Dalling/ Saxlingham Christmas Eve 2002 Luke 1:26-38: Receiving a wonderful gift. Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Stop And Take It All In Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2002

We rejoice in a God who blesses us.

STOP, AND TAKE IT ALL IN Luke 2:19 (15-20) S: Mystery Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BLESSES US. ?: What? What did Mary think about? KW: Incidents TS: We will find in our study four incidents that would cause Mary to mull over her blessings. The _____ incident was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Law-Abiding Citizens

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

You can have all the things of this world, but if you don’t have Jesus, you have nothing.

Law-Abiding Citizens There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas Program, & he went. This was a new experience for him, & when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For The Unexpected

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Dec 19, 2006

God wants to do the impossible with you. How can you prepare yourself to be part of His plan? How can you prepare yourself for life’s unexpected moments?

Preparing for the Unexpected Luke 1:26-38 Hook: What things do each year to prepare for Christmas? Each holiday season, we spend a great deal of time preparing for the expected. Trees, presents, pix with Santa, etc. Mary didn’t have that luxury. Imagine you were Mary... Unexpected pregnancy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

A Christmas Story

Intro: In our childhoods, most of us learned the little song entitled, "Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It went something like this, "Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went. That lamb was sure to go." There’s more to the story, but those few lines are enough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:5-7

Denomination: Methodist

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005

#2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motherhood Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

It’s difficult being a Christian mother today. But as hard as that may be, we need to realize that difficulties are not unique to our time. In every age Motherhood has had it's share of difficulties.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 ILL. Most of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips. Well, on one Mother's Day, Calvin is pictured standing by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13, Luke 1:26-38, Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Women Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples.

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples. However, this assumption is far from the truth. While the Twelve Apostles were men, Jesus' ministry was inclusive, and women played a vital role. Let's explore biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus' heart for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 10:38-42

Mary, God-Bearer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 14, 2013

Mary is a regrettably divisive person; some honor her too much, others not enough...yet she is one truly "blessed" and "full of grace" (Given as a Mothers Day sermon).

Mary the mother of Jesus has regrettably become a divisive figure. Some Christians come dangerously close to worshipping her. Mary is not the “Queen of Heaven”, yet she is worthy of honor, and we should not take her willingness to serve God lightly. In an over-reaction to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-55

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon V: Ponder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

We were not there when Christ was born, crucified, laid in the tomb, raised from the dead but Mary was there. She pondered "these things" - as should we, and exclaim as did she: "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON V: PONDER! “But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) Once the angels had announced to the shepherds the good news of great JOY which shall be to all people, the Bible says they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Compost Pile Or Heap Of Rotten Garbage? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2021

The Christian heart needs frequent airing out and turning, even after conversion and sacramental grace.

Monday of 17th Week in Course Ss Anne and Joachim When someone says the word “parable” to most Christians, I think they immediately recall the parables of Jesus, like the one we heard today: the tiny mustard seed grows into a huge bush, the yeast mixed up with wheat, if properly mixed, causes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Jeremiah 13:1-11, Matthew 13:16-17, Deuteronomy 32:18-31

Denomination: Catholic

Godly Advice From A Godly Mom Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 12, 2018

Most moms, I believe, can really identify with what I am describing here. USA Today wrote recently that “while 84% of moms today believe the stereotype of the “perfect mom” is outdated, 90% of moms still feel pressured to be perfect”

“Godly Advice from a Godly Mother” John 2:1-11 So it probably dates me a bit but these were the kinds of TV shows I grew up with: • Brady Bunch • Father knows best • Andy Griffith show • Leave it to Beaver And I will admit they helped shape my idea of what a family should look like ……. and to me ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on May 10, 2018

The Fifth Commandment reads, “Honor your father and your mother.” To honor simply means to value, to respect, to pay tribute to. That responsibility to honor our mothers begins when we're a child and continues until the day we die.

Mother’s Day is really important to Mothers. In case you haven’t caught on by now, let me repeat that for you, Mother’s Day is a big deal to almost every mother. Even the most phlegmatic, laid back, understanding mother expects to be honored today with special attention. If you stop and think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:46-52, John 2:1-12, Mark 3:20-21, Mark 3:31-35, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ