Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Why God Chose Mary" sermon at New Life Christian Church on December 20, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca

1. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Text: Luke 1:26-55

2. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
2 Chronicles 16:9
“For the eyes of the Lord search back and
forth across the whole earth, looking for
people whose hearts are perfect toward
Him, so that He can show His great power in
helping them.”

3. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
1. Fear of criticism.
2. Fear of the supernatural.
3. Fear of inadequacy.
4. Fear of change.

4. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
THREE CHARACT TRAITS IN MARY:
1. MARY HAD A DESIRE TO DO GOD’S WILL.
a) Mary had enthusiasm.
b) Mary was humble.
c) Mary was willing to listen.

5. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
THREE CHARACT TRAITS IN MARY:
1. MARY HAD A DESIRE TO DO GOD’S WILL.
2. GOD USES PEOPLE WHO DECIDE TO PAY
THE COST.

6. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to
do whatever He wants.”

7. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
THREE CHARACT TRAITS IN MARY:
1. MARY HAD A DESIRE TO DO GOD’S WILL.
2. GOD USES PEOPLE WHO DECIDE TO PAY
THE COST.
a) Cost of her reputation.

8. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
“God, I’m ready to do whatever you want
me to do.”

9. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
THREE CHARACT TRAITS IN MARY:
1. MARY HAD A DESIRE TO DO GOD’S WILL.
2. GOD USES PEOPLE WHO DECIDE TO PAY
THE COST.
a) Cost of her reputation.
b) Cost of her comfort.

10. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Luke 14:27-28
“And no one can be my disciple who does
not carry his own cross and follow me. But
don’t begin until you count the cost.”

11. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Philippians 3:7
“But all these things that I once thought
very worthwhile, now I have thrown them
all away so than I can put my trust and
hope in Christ alone”.

12. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
THREE CHARACT TRAITS IN MARY:
1. MARY HAD A DESIRE TO DO GOD’S WILL.
2. GOD USES PEOPLE WHO DECIDE TO PAY
THE COST.
3. GOD USES PEOPLE WHO DARE TO TRUST
HIS PROMISES.

13. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
“Mary asked the angel, but how can I have
a baby? I am a virgin. The angel replied:
The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the
power of God shall overshadow you; … For
every promise from God shall surely come
true.”

14. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Luke 1:46-55
46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48
for he has been mindful of the humble state
of his servant. From now on all generations
will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has
done great things for me— holy is his name…

15. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Luke 1:46-55
… 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation. 51 He has
performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has
scattered those who are proud in their
inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down
rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the
humble…

16. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Luke 1:46-55
… 53 He has filled the hungry with good
things but has sent the rich away empty. 54
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham
and his descendants forever, just as he
promised our ancestors.”

17. WHY GOD CHOSE MARY
Luke 1:45
“You believed that God would do what He
said; that is why He has given you this
wonderful blessing.”