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This morning we looked at the life of Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus. We saw how his life was altered by a seemingly scandalous situation [ Mary ], but yet he adapted to the situation to fulfill his purpose in ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’, because he listened to the voice of God! Tonight we will…

Another proclamation A detailed account for Theophilus (1:1-4) A given prophesy to Zacharias (1:5-25) Now, a heavenly visit to Mary (1:26-38) That is where we have come from thus far in the detailed account. Has there been a time in your life when you got a very special announcement to you? Mary gets…

Introduction When a child is born into this world, most times there are few people who can describe that new babe better than the mother that birthed him. As the mother nurtures her baby, she soon memorizes every feature of that little face. She might notice how the baby favors the father or mother or…

From announcement to proclaiming What things can you remember thus far in Luke chapter-1? Announcement: Theophilus I am doing this for you, so you may certainty. Announcement: Zacharias you are going to have a son, he will be called John and will do great things for the Lord. Announcement: Mary you are…

Entertaining Angels is the Christ’s Birthday Observance theme for 2022. We will be collecting a special Christ’s Birthday Observance Offering at the end of our service today. We have another Angel Visit that shows up in our Gospel passage this morning. But first, let’s catch ourselves up. Waiting for…

SERMON OUTLINE #3 WHY MARY? Three Characteristics of Godliness Illustrated in Mary’s Life When discussing Mary, the Roman Catholics along with many Orthodox religions worship and idolize Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The rational for this practice is not Biblical but shows how such things can become…

Luke 2:1-21 Scene 1. Imagine a huge party being held on your birthday in your honour. There are presents and gifts and special speeches. More food and alcohol is consumed than at any other time of the year. Everyone considers the event so important that it is declared a public holiday. In fact it is…

Last week we saw the angel Gabriel appear to a priest named Zacharias who was very old and without children. He announced his wife Elizabeth would have a son, an impossible feat given they were beyond child bearing years. But we saw that God is the God of impossible as what he promised through the angel…

Hope seems to be a tenuous feeling in our world. Our "hopes" are as often in vain as they are fulfilled. And yet, in the Bible, we find God's word offers a type of hope that is very different. Mary's reaction to God's promises demonstrates Biblical hope for us, and helps us understand how crucial it is to our spiritual journey.

Introduction: Christmas is a time where we love to sing the carols. They remind us of happy memories and moments of Christmas’s past. My wife and I recently started a devotion leading up to Christmas that examines the message in the Christmas carols. Did you know that most of our most beloved carols…

Not a biography The gospels cannot be looked at as a biography, there is too much to record everything ( Jn21:25 ) 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written. The…

Mother’s Day We could talk about Ruth, or Ester, or Eve, there are some good ones to highlight. Danie and I both felt to talk about Mary today. Mary is a great example for us to look at as a mother and more. 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,…

TITW: Parents often have unexpected children. Parents often have unexpected children. For whatever reason, we are not always prepared. There is much to do: People to notify, so they can be in expectation with us. So, others can help us prepare and accountable. We make a place for this new person coming…

Today is our second Sunday of the Advent Season! Last week we focused on the theme of Hope, as we considered what took place with Zechariah in Luke 1 . Today’s theme is Peace, and we will be looking at the rest of Luke 1 . Peace. Something that the world cries out for, isn’t it? Everyone seems to want…

but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” JESUS PORTRAYS PARENTAL HONORING. On the cross we behold…

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was…

Last week’s text and today’s lesson provide us with a setting that is easy to write-off as “I’ll never need that.” After all, what is the likelihood that an angel will appear to us physically? And IF an angel appears, what are the chances that any one of us will be told that we will supernaturally conceive…

Mary's song reminds us that God is mighty and merciful toward us.

In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud…

Message given Christmas Eve concerning God overcoming our inadequacy and not feeling as if we are good enough. Merry Christmas!

Introduction Announce Text: Luke 1:26-38 Scripture Intro: Re-announce and read text: Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.…

Relationships Renewed The story of Christmas is this: Relationships Renewed For God so loved the World that he gave His one and only Son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Jesus came so that our relationship with the Lord could be renewed. This relationship was…

INTRODUCTION . 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with…

Today we are looking at the dilemma Mary faced in saying, “Yes” to the Lord. Why a series called, “The Christmas Dilemma?” Typically we refer to Christmas a the most wonderful time of the year. We even sing songs with that theme. Our culture places a great emphasis on Christmas as the greatest time of…

Good Morning, and welcome again to Fellowship. WE are so glad you’re here! We are on a Christmas Journey together, studying this beautiful Season - as we have seen, is full of God’s grace. Several weeks ago, we started our journey with an emphasis on our need for Grace as we studied Genesis 2-3 and the…