Sermons on San Lucas 1:29:

The Favor Of God And Mary - Revisited Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012

Message about the characteristic that Mary had to receive the favor of the Lord.

Title: The Favor of God Theme: Text: Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed (engaged) to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's (Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Let It Be Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2012

Mary (Miriam) was a dynamic, faithful young lady whom the LORD entrusted with his Son. What great lessons we can learn from her!

1. Famous Firsts • Virginia Dare 1587 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, NC • André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about 6,500 ft. over Monceau Park in Paris in a 23-ft.-diameter parachute made of white ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 27, 2012

Today I want to share the Christmas story with you from both the Old and New Testaments to show how this birth of Jesus was written into the history of the world before it was even created. We will see how prophecy was so perfectly fulfilled and why we

The Bible is such an amazing collection of inspired writings. How the whole collection can so perfectly from start to finish come together to give us the entire story of Jesus with so many authors over so many hundreds of years. I’m going to focus on maybe the most neglected characters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Epiphany's Success Lessons

Contributed by Alan Holden on Jan 2, 2013

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. If these lessons are discovered and practiced, they will yield a hundred fold. So what are these success lessons?

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. The word “epiphany” means “appearance, or manifestation.” The story is found in Luke 1:21-40. In fact, the whole story of the Epiphany is nearly non-existent in many evangelical churches. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

About One Year Before Jesus Was Born

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013

God did a special work in Zechariah.

Christmas 2012 Dr. Elmer Towns About One Year Before Jesus Was Born December 2, 2012 A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-63

Denomination: Baptist

“a Woman’s Love” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. Mary loved her husband, her son and God.

I.The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. A.I am truly aghast at the fact that the Christmas story is being total forgotten this year. 1.There was a time when NBC showed Amal and the Night Visitors every year on TV. a.It was a tradition. b.Today the TV ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Birth Of Jesus Foretold Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 29, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the announcement of the birth of Jesus will show us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture Let us continue our study in the Gospel of Luke that I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which we see the birth of Jesus foretold. The announcement—or, annunciation—of the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Being a mother can be a costly thing. But following the call of God to be a mother of the Savior can be a costly thing as well. As Christians, sometimes, we tend to sanitize the Christmas story. We think of it as a heartwarming story of a young mother giv

A Scandalous Love Affair: when life and faith doesn't make sense Luke 1:26-38 Dick Hillis tells the story of a mission trip to Africa. “She was lying on the ground. In her arms she held her tiny baby girl. As I put a cooked sweet potato into the mother’s outstretched hand, I wondered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Boxes

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We have been given the gift of Jesus.

Christmas Boxes November 30, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I have a problem with Christmas. I think I have it under control, but only time will tell. It’s those Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift, The Favor

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 7, 2008

God promises are kept, just like we are to him.

THE GIFT….THE FAVOR LUKE 1:26 - 45 …….WHAT DID GOD SAY HE WOULD DO? HE SAID THAT HE WOULD GIVE THE WORLD….YOU AND I….A SAVIOR. SOMEONE THAT WOULD BE A GIFT TO US…. THE GIFT OF SALVATION…TO BE SAVED FROM GOD WRATH. A GIFT CAN MEAN MANY THINGS…. THE PROBLEM IS….WHEN WE ARE FAVORED BY GOD….WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Jesus First Disciple

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 8, 2008

We often minimize the importance and impact of Mary, the mother of Jesus, because of fear that honoring and learning from her will lead to idolization, yet we can learn much from this pivotal Biblical figure.

Mary – Jesus’ First Disciple TCF Sermon December 7, 2008 Mark Lowry, the Christian singer and comedian who wrote the song we just heard, observed that the silence of Jesus’ mother Mary at the cross always amazed him. If he were being crucified in the middle of town, Lowry says, his mother would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have A Scandalous Christmas

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 11, 2008

Mary was willing to be scandalized so that God would be glorified.

Isn’t it amazing how we have sanitized Christmas? Over the centuries we’ve cleaned up the story significantly. Christmas cards bear evidence of this. Most of them depict tinsel, holly, Christmas trees, bells, female angels, and Santa Claus. If they do get around to an image of the real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008

Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

God Wanted You Here

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 13, 2008

A Christmas sermon about Mary,s journey to the right place at the right time for the birth of Jesus. Concluding with a call to those struggling or who do not know Jesus to realize they are in the right place to receive God’s grace today.

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE BEING IN THE RIGHT PLACE WILL RELEASE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 a.Mary had a Promise and a Purpose. b.Mary knew the Power to bring that to pass. c.Mary had the faith to believe. But to arrive at this promise she had to go to a place - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational