Sermons on San Lucas 1:23:

Waiting In Hope!

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2014

How to stay in hope while waiting for the promise?

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Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is The Great Gift Giver!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 15, 2014

God's gift to Elizabeth and Zachariah was a gift from Him that far exceeded any expectation and they gave him praise for His wonderful gift of a son!

Date Preached: Dec 14, 2014 Church: Oak Park BC (2014) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: God is the Great Gift Giver! Text: Luke 1:5:25 ETS: God gave a great gift to Zach and Liz! ESS: TODAY! God has a great gift for YOU! Objective: I want the listeners to hear & know God has a great gift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For A Miracle? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas time message about Zechariah and Elizabeth

HOLY DAYS, HOLY PEOPLE Ready for a miracle? Luke 1:5-25; 57-65 Introduction – Christmas is 24 days away! • Waiting for Christmas is hard…especially for kids. • Sears catalog in October/November…wonder and wait • Xmas is a time of waiting for many and it started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virgin Mary Has So Much To Teach Us As The Fountain Of Faith, And Grace

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 21, 2014

We always know who Mary was the mother of our Lord, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her faith and her calling, and you will see how powerful and relevant that is for us today. Read on and enjoy !!!

This sermon (Advent 2 year B) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 7th December 2014 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We always know who Mary was, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Unafraid - God Has Heard Your Prayer Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

This is the first in a Christmas series that examines the several "Fear Not" commands given throughout the Christmas story. This is the story of Zechariah.

(Song - "Fear No More" - Building 249) That might be you this morning. You didn’t choose to be situated quite like you are this morning. Things haven’t turned out just like you’d hoped. And here you are. If the future is anything like much of the past, it’s looking pretty scary. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Mother's Day 2015 (Elizabeth)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 8, 2019

In Luke 1, we discover a relateable story of motherhood. Elizabeth experience as a mom was struggle-filled, satisfaction-filled, and spirit-filled! Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day 2015: Elizabeth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2015 Happy Mother’s Day! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Each year Americans spend roughly $670 million on Mother’s Day cards and another $1.9 billion on flowers. When your kids are younger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Father's Day 2015 (Zechariah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2019

Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, sets a wonderful example for dads as a pious father, a prayerful father, and praise-filled father! Happy Father's Day!

Father’s Day 2015: Zechariah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/21/2015 During the Superman Celebration last weekend, as we walked down Main Street in Metropolis, we could see all sort of costumed superheroes. In the midst of them, however, a little boy joyfully sat upon his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-63

Denomination: Christian Church

Stronghold Beliefs Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2019

This message is Part 2 of this series. In this message I review how stronghold beliefs are developed and the impact that doubting has on the creation of stronghold beliefs. Next week I will go into more depth on the stronghold beliefs that all Christians should have represented in their life.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 2 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Luke 1:18-20, 64; Romans 10:17 This is Part 2 of my series on Stronghold Beliefs. Last week I shared with you that this series will focus on the stronghold beliefs that we need to develop versus those that need to come down because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Luke 1:18-64, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Prepare For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018

How to Prepare for Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (though the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - December 2, 2018 Intro… I have always found energy and excitement in sharing God’s Word …but I’m especially excited today… because we are launching into multiple new seasons…which I will explain more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Changed History

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018

Christ coming into the world changes our story.

How Christmas Rewrote History December 24, 2018 Did you know that the original Rocky movie had a different original ending? During Rocky’s fight with Apollo Creed, he was supposed to throw the fight so he could get money so he could buy Adrian a pet shop. They changed the ending because that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2019

This is not really so much of a sermon as it is a first person accounting of the Incarnation narrative by the Biblical characters involved. It also includes suggested songs.

Christmas Eve 2018 Start Christmas Instrumental Music video at 6:45 Welcome and Opening Prayer - ________________________ Lighting of the Christ Candle - ________________________ Song We Lift the Light of Hope (F) (Verse 5 only) Reader ___________________ Let’s prepare our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Impossible Surprise Series

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Silence Is Broken Christmas 2018

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 22, 2019

The silence of God being broken

Christmas 2018 Part 1 “The silence is broken” How many of you have ever been in a place where there is complete silence? Sometimes that sounds like a fulfilled dream Until it actually happens Silence so thick that you can hear your own heart beat Nothing else The type of silence that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

About One Year Before Jesus Was Born - Christmas 2012

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 9, 2019

Ten Things The Angel Told About Jesus The Son

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist