Sermons on San Lucas 1:27:

"The Gift Of Humility"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2014

An Advent/Christmas sermon about the humility of Mary and our need to be humble.

"The Gift of Humility" Luke 1:26-55 Have you ever felt as if your life doesn't amount to much? Have you ever looked at the lives of your neighbors or relatives and thought: "I feel so small compared to you"? Or have you ever taken a ride through a really ritzy neighborhood and wondered, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Confessions Of An Angel

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 23, 2014

The angel Gabriel confesses to Mary, the true reason she is having a Son born into the world.

Luke 1:26–33 (NLT) In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-43

Denomination: Methodist

"Mary's Christmas"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

When we look back at the life of Mary I see 2 extreme points of view that have surfaced. 1. Many believers have chosen to worship Mary. 2. Others have chosen to completely ignore Mary. The scripture does not support either approach.

Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier. For many in the church and community there are those feeling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we are going to talk about questioning God. If you were to take a tour of the Bible you would find it is filled with people questioning God, some do it the right way and some do it the wrong way.

Doing the right thing the wrong way Questioning God: When Zachariah and Mary questioned God Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series about doing the right thing the wrong way. It is so easy to excuse bad behavior by saying, “Well I did the right thing.” It is good to do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-35

Denomination: Vineyard

Angel Gabriel Was Sent. Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 6, 2014

Story about Mary.

The traditional Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke begins this way: “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world” (Luke 2:1). Most of us read those words without giving them a second thought. Caesar Augustus reigned as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christmas Without Miracles Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2014

Some try to portray Christmas as just an event, but what happens when we take the miracles out of Christmas?

Have you ever heard the phrase “The Magic of Christmas”? Probably, if you google that phrase you get almost 29,000,000 hits. Everything ranging from albums of Christmas music to campaigns to provide toys to underprivileged children, to children’s books, to more inspirational ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Zechariah's Praise Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2014

Zechariah was a faithful servant for the Lord, but doubted God when an angel appeared to Him with great news. When God's promise was fulfilled, his first response was to PRAISE because of who God is. Will we do the same during this Christmas season?

2014 Christmas Series (December 7, 2014) Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s Praise Luke 1:5-25; 57-66; 67-80 Introduction - Obvious question: “What is Advent?” -- The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." -- The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of The Three Wise Women Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 9, 2014

It wasn't just wise men who had gifts for the Lord. Find out who the three wise women were, what their gifts were, and what they can teach all of us, even now!

The Three Wise Women -- Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna Last week we spoke about the Magi who came and gave gifts to Jesus after He was born. We think of them as the “Three Wise Men”, even though we really don’t know how many there were. Each of the Magi’s gifts had a specific ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Released From Judgement

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 11, 2014

A perspective on Luke 1: 26-38. From the view on the streets of Nazareth, Mary who was engaged to be married became pregnant to another. What did it mean for Mary and her life in Nazareth?

Luke 1: 26-38 Released From Judgement One day while at work, Zachariah received a visit from the angel Gabriel. The angel, a messenger from God announced to Zachariah that his wife Elizabeth would bear him a son. Although they were both advanced in years and Elizabeth was barren, God would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Time

Contributed by Daniel Lowe on Dec 12, 2014

The Benefits of Believing in Christmas

C H R I S T M A S T I M E H I S T I M E A TIME FOR - JOY A TIME FOR - HOPE A TIME FOR - PEACE A TIME FOR - MIRACLES A TIME FOR - THE IMPOSSIBLE (But Only For Those Who Believe) MARY - A VIRGIN - A CHILD SHEPHERDS - REJECTED BY SOCIETY - REMEMBERED BY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Announcement Of The King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2014

In our series “The Birth Narratives” we are taking note of how each of the Gospel’s introduces the person of Jesus differently. Luke begins his gospel by recording the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth.

Christmas Series – 2014 The Birth Narratives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Mary Know? Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2019

Grace is God giving to us the exact opposite of what we deserve.

A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38