Sermons on Luke (Page 8)
Come and Die
This sermon considers Jesus’ words: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Here is a call to costly discipleship. It is clear that following Jesus is costly, but worth it. This is a reminder that Christians are called to suffering, rejection, and shame on the pathway to glory. Passage: Luke 9:23
Who Is Jesus? The Christ of God
Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” and Peter responds, “The Christ of God.” This short answer is loaded with meaning and has great significance. This sermon explores the weight of this term as we consider the kingship of Jesus and his exaltation through his humiliation on the cross. Passage: Luke 9:18-22
5000 Reasons to Depend on Jesus
This sermon explores the miraculous provision of our Lord Jesus Christ when he feeds more than five thousand people with a few loaves of bread. This is only a lesson to behold the greatness of Christ, but to realize our dependence on him as disciples. Here is a call for us to see our inability but the great ability in and through Jesus Christ. Here is a call for greater faith. Passage: Luke 9:10-17
Making Gospel Waves
This sermon considers the “gospel waves” that were made as the disciples were faithful to the mission that Jesus gave them. The bold proclamation o the gospel will create waves in a society reaching beyond the pew, to the people and even the palace. Here is a call for us to make gospel waves by courageously speaking truth to those in the pews and the parliament for the glory of Christ. Passage: Luke 9:7-9
Disciples: Called, Equipped, Sent
This sermon brings us back to basics in remembering that our commission under Christ is simple. He calls, he gives, and he sends. We gain insights on what this means in our age and are invited to be a willing servant of Jesus. Passage: Luke 9:1-6
The Desperate Come to Christ
Christ came for the needy, the helpless, and the desperate. In this sermon we consider Jesus’ miraculous healings for people in their desperation. The challenge for us is to ask if we are desperate enough to seek out the Savior and come to him in faith and love. Passage: Luke 8:40-56
Jesus, Legion, and Our Great Salvation
In this sermon we consider the man possessed by a legion of demons who is miraculous saved by Jesus. The response of those looking on as well as the response of this saved man paint a portrait of how people respond to the power and authority of Jesus. May it encourage us to “sit at the feet of Jesus” in reverence, love, and obedience. Passage: Luke 8:26-39
Commander of Storm and Sea
Jesus demonstrates his authority and power to prove that he is God in human flesh. He still possession this same authority and power today and it is our task to live in light of Christ’s authority through faith. Passage: Luke 8:22-25
Take Care How You Hear
Jesus frequently calls us to right hearing. He calls us to hear and respond to his words. So we must ask, “Am I a good hearer?” This sermon examines the parable of the lamp and is a call for us to hear and act upon the good news of the King and his kingdom. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. Passage: Luke 8:16-21
Parable of the Soils
In the most well-known of Jesus’ teaching styles and perhaps the most well-known parable, we consider the spread and the reception of the message of the kingdom of God. In this parable, we’re encouraged to both see the word of God go forth and to be sure we are hearing properly in response to the words of life. Passage: Luke 8:4-15
Gospel Patrons
As the good news of the kingdom of God goes forth, it depends upon gospel proclamation. However, it also depends upon gospel patrons. Gospel patrons are servants of Christ who support the work of gospel proclamation out of their means. May this encourage us all to see that we have a role to play in seeing the kingdom of God advance. Passage: Luke 8:1-3
Sinners Love the Savior
Those who are forgiven much love much. So the question is: Do you love Jesus? This sermon explores the love of a woman toward Jesus for the forgiveness she received and this should be the overflow of the heart of any sinner who recognizes the amazing grace of the Almighty Savior. Passage: Luke 7:36-50