Sermons on Virgin Bride:

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wish We All Been Ready

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2024

My wish is that everyone would receive Jesus as Savior and Lord, The story of the 5 foolish virgins is so sad. They ran out of oil. Oil represents the Holy Spirit. We need to be ready.

WISH WE ALL HAD BEEN READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Getting Ready to Leave This World Laying up my treasures in that Home above, Trusting fully, trusting in the Savior's love Doing what I can for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20, Matthew 25:1-11, Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Lord’s Servant Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

People give a lot of importance to job titles. One frequent question asked by the HR or the hiring manager is, “What was your last position?.”

INTRODUCTION I Am The Lord’s Servant People give a lot of importance to job titles. One frequent question asked by the HR or the hiring manager is, “What was your last position?.” We love titles. Do you know what title Mary used when the angel Gabriel spoke to her? Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, 1 Timothy 3:16, Luke 1:28, Luke 1:27, Ephesians 1:6, Luke 1:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary Was Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Focusing on Matthew 1 and Luke 1, turning the question around to, "What did Mary know?" (Seedthoughts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mary-did-you-know.html)

HoHum: From the Pregnancy Resource Center: Tania couldn’t believe it was happening. They had been careful, but somehow she was pregnant. She called an abortion clinic and set an appointment. She said she knew people expected her to have an abortion because “I am young and not married.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:19-23, Isaiah 7:14, Daniel 7:13-14, Luke 1:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 6, 2021

What's in a name? Everything when it's the Name of Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor. As a part of the introduction, we played from You Tube the following video: Dr. S.M. Lockridge: That’s my King (3:18)

2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Mark 10:14-15, Mark 6:3, Matthew 1:21, Revelation 3:18, Philippians 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 9:2  (view more)  (view less)

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

It's Your Choice, To Get Married Or Stay Single (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 1, 2022

Here, Paul addresses their slogan ("good to not touch a woman") from the perspective of singleness, and marriage

Let's start today by reading 1 Corinthians 7:1: "Now concerning the things about which you wrote: "It is good for a man, a woman/wife not to touch." Paul here is quoting a Corinthian slogan. And what he's been doing, throughout chapter 7, is interacting with this slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Prophecy is God’s birth announcement

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest guarantee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Big News (Advent 2, December 4, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 30, 2022

An angel of the Lord appeared to Joachim and told him that he and his barren wife Anna would soon have a child and that they were to name her Mary (Mary 2:9 ...). Today we will explore God’s plan for Mary, God’s plan for us and God’s plan for the lost.

MARY’S BIG NEWS Text: Luke 1:26 – 38 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, (27) to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. (28) The angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011

Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Cohabitation

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

If you are a teen listen closely, because the odds are very high that someone will ask you to move in with them. Decide now, how you will respond.

COHABITATION TEXT: Gal. 5:16-26 INTRODCUTION 1. While conducting a pastor’s seminar on how to cut the divorce rate in the Tampa Bay area, Religious writer Mike McManus asked, "How many couples who come to you to be married, are living together?" In a chorus, they replied: "70 to 75 percent!" ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Veil: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 1, 2025

Moses petition to the LORD to show him His glory is our petition too. And we shall be one day. But we need to be transformed first

Beyond the Veil: A Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2 NKJV Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech—unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. But their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Grand Announcement

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 28, 2001

God uses the Virgin Birth to announce His grace and mercy to the world.

God’s Grand Announcement Luke 1:26-38 December 1999 Introduction I. Preparation of graduation announcements A. Basic Preparation We made a list of addresses for all of the people that we were going to invite. We ordered the right number of announcements so that we would have enough to send to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 12, 2014

The sermon shares the supper and marriage of our Lord to His church the bride.

Matthew 22:1-14 “The Wedding Banquet” 1. The Lord is going to have a wedding Banquet for His Son • It is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb it is a happy time Revelation 19:9 Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

I Do

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 4, 2014

To look at ourselves as the Bride of Christ and see if we are prepared for the Groom, Jesus.

As most of you realize, & you husbands better remember, this Friday is a very special day. It is Valentine’s Day, a day that is set aside for Love. Illustration: A group of young adults were discussing the subject, "How do you say `I love you’ to someone?" In answer to that, one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Other