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Trenton Dorner
The Faith of Mary
Witnesses of Wonder
Dec 1, 2024Luke 1:26-38
We are in our December series called, “Witnesses of Wonder”. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to slow down in the midst of the chaos and noise of the holiday season, and take a fresh look at the Christmas story—not through the tired lens of sentimentality or the hardened lens of skepticism, but through the eyes of those who experienced it firsthand.
In this sermon, Pastor Trenton preached from Luke 1:26-28 and we took a look at the story of Jesus’ mother, Mary. From her story, we learned that God has a reputation of choosing the least likely candidates to accomplish His purposes. Check out this sermon to learn more!
Sermon Notes
Witnesses of Wonder
Week 1: The Faith of Mary
“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:26-37
“‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…’” Luke 1:47
“…‘Greetings O Favored one, the Lord is with you!’” Luke 1:28
God’s interruptions of your plans are always invitations to get in on his purposes.
“And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:30-33
“And Mary said to the angel, ‘How will this be, since I am a virgin?’” Luke 1:34
1. Fulfillment of Prophecy
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
2. Affirmation of Jesus’ Divinity and Humanity
3. Preservation of Jesus’ Sinless Nature
“And the angel answered her, “‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God...’” Luke 1:35
“God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity that we plan only the things we can do by ourselves.” A.W. Tozer
“‘…But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 1:8
“‘…For nothing will be impossible with God.’” Luke 1:37
“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am your servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38
1. Embrace God’s Interruptions as Invitations
2. Be Honest with God
“Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.” Oswald Chambers
3. Surrender to His Plan
“I’ve learned to hold everything loosely, so it doesn’t hurt when God pries my fingers open.” Corrie ten Boom
4. Trust His Power
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