Sermons on The Magnificat:

A Worship That Magnifies God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

A worship that magnifies God is one filled with great anticipation, grand admiration and glorious adoration of God.

A WORSHIP THAT MAGNIFIES GOD—Luke 1:39-56 Proposition: A worship that magnifies God is one filled with great anticipation, grand admiration and glorious adoration of God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to experience a more meaningful worship encounter with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Scene 2 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 15, 2013

2 Ruth knew the Israelite custom of gleaning. What a beautiful Law it was that God instituted to help the poor. He didn’t set up government welfare where people were given money to do whatever they wanted with. He provided a plan that if a person was will

The rich farmers or business people could allow the poor to work for something that the wealthy person didn’t need. Because let’s face it, most of us even half way well off people have way more than we need. A car dealer could spare a used car for a person’s use if the person was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

The Testimony Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2012

In this lesson we learn that the testimony of Simeon will show us the true identity and mission of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem. Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Things Every Mother Faces

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on May 11, 2020

Let's look at some things in the NT about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and see some parallels that every mother faces or experiences.

The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Sure," she replied, "but not the same ones." When my son graduated from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Promise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Here Micah foretells God’s eventual out-working of His plans for His covenant people.

MICAH 7: 18-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE LORD’S PROMISE [ISAIAH 52:13-15; John 10:11-17] The summarizing remarks in the last verses of Micah are of gratitude and praise to Yahweh. He concludes his book by reminding himself and his readers about the goodness and uniqueness of their God. God ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2023

The birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-66 shows us how God fulfills his promise.

Introduction There is usually great excitement when a couple conceives a child. This is very true if the couple has had difficulty conceiving. Then, after the conception, there are the months of preparation and excitement as the couple waits for the arrival of the child. Finally, the child is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Flight Into Shadows

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 31, 2025

We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring.

We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring. We've spent weeks with angels and shepherds, with wise men and star-light, with Mary's Magnificat and the peaceful scenes around the manger. We've sung "Silent Night" and "Joy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting Expectantly For Christmas

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006

Looking through the eyes of 3 who waited for the first Christmas, we see how the Birth of Jesus Christ meets the "hopes and fears of all the years."

The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Day Waiting Expectantly for Christmas Luke 2:22-38 12/25/2005 Christ is Born. Good morning time travelers. At not quite 5am I awoke thinking of another Christmas at another time, another place. Whether you gathered with others at a creche, or visited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 15, 2008

Christians celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas.

Title: Mary’s Song Text: Luke 1:46-55 Truth: Christians celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas. Aim: I want them to appreciate God’s mercy and appropriate God’s mercy to their life. Life ?: Why do we celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas? INTRODUCTION Mary would not have made Barbara Walters 10 Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

At The Center Of The Season: It's Not You!

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008

The attitudes that we see in Mary’s life that keep her focused during the first Christmas season...

At the Center of the Season: It’s Not You! Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 All of you probably know someone who loves to be the center of attention. Wherever they are or wherever they go, they are the ones that people are watching and paying attention to. There are some who crave and create the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2012

In today's lesson we learn how God fulfills his promise.

Scripture Today we will study the birth of John the Baptist as it is set forth in Luke 1:57-66. Regarding the birth of John the Baptist, Bible commentator Philip Ryken says: The opening chapters of Luke are like a duet from an oratorio. One voice begins to sing, followed by another, and then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message Of The Angel - ’do Not Be Afraid’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 17, 2011

The Message of the Angel - ’Do Not Be Afraid’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The "Do not be afraid" of the impossible. (Luke 1:13). 2. The "Do not be afraid" of unanswered prayer: (Luke 1: 30). 3. The "Do not be afraid of salvation. (Luke 2:10-11). 4. The "Do not be afraid" of obedience. (Matthew 1:20). SERMON BODY: Quote: • Researchers at Johns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-38

Denomination: Brethren

Mary - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Protectors: The Age Of The Mom

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to an 8lbs. baby boy in Centralia, Illinois at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The Protectors: The Age of the Mom (Some aspects of this message are from Wayne Searls’ message, “Three Things That Make an Outstanding Mother) Mother’s Day 2015 May 10, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A On August 21, 1970, a woman gave birth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Virginal Conception Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 20, 2016

A defense of the Virgin Birth.

"The Virginal Conception of Christ" Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Larry King, the CNN talk show host, was once asked who he would most want to interview if he could choose anyone from all of history. He said, "Jesus Christ." The questioner said, "And what would you like to ask Him?" King replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist