Sermons Page 40

Luke 19:28-44 · Psalm 118:22-27

Luke 30

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem reveals a charade—the crowd expects military deliverance but Jesus brings judgment for those who reject him. True discipleship requires aligning expectations with God's actual plan.

Luke 10:25-37 · Deuteronomy 6

Mercy

Jesus redefines neighborly love not as a question of whom to exclude but as a call to extend mercy without limits to all in need, regardless of worthiness or personal cost.

Luke 24:36-53

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One Final Appearance

Jesus appears to his fearful disciples, reassuring them through Scripture and commissioning them as witnesses. The sermon calls believers to see life through God's perspective rather than despair, embracing repentance and becoming agents of hope to others.

Luke 13:22-35

Opportunity

Jesus offers an open door to God's kingdom feast, but the opportunity is temporary. Rejection of this invitation results in exclusion from God's blessing, while acceptance means entering into relationship with the Lord.

Luke 22:7-23 · Luke 9:31

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Passover

Jesus transforms the Passover meal into a new covenant celebration, where the bread and wine symbolize his body and blood given for all people. Participants in this meal pledge their allegiance to Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Luke 24:1-12

Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus validates His divine claim and provides the foundation for confident Christian living. Examining the historical evidence and eyewitness accounts demonstrates the reality of the empty tomb and Jesus's victory over death.

Luke 16:19-31

Reversal

This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the rich man and Lazarus, arguing that spiritual reversal occurs when we ignore the suffering of others. Believers must choose to see the poor around them and respond with generosity rather than self-indulgence.

Luke 20:9-19 · Psalm 118

Tenants

This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the tenants to show how God's gracious patience can be rejected, and that presuming upon God's grace while refusing accountability results in judgment.

Luke 17:11-19

Thankfulness

This sermon examines the ten lepers healed by Jesus, showing how thankfulness—especially recognizing Jesus as God's representative—opens the door to deeper salvation and relationship with God.

Luke 20:27-40 · Deuteronomy 25:5-6

The Afterlife

Jesus responds to the Sadducees' challenge about the resurrection by affirming that eternal life exists for those who follow God, proving himself the only true guide and offering hope that believers will be reunited with loved ones.

Luke 14:15-24 · Isaiah 25:1-8

The Banquet

Jesus's parable of the banquet shows that God's generous invitation to his feast is repeatedly rejected by those with excuses, yet God continues inviting the poor, the outcast, and the humble to his table.

Luke 7:1-10 · Mark 6:6

The Day Jesus Was Amazed

This sermon examines the centurion's faith that amazed Jesus—a bold, humble trust in Christ's authority despite being an outsider to Jewish tradition. It contrasts his faith with the disbelief of those with every advantage to believe.

Luke 21:5-38 · Luke 19:41-44

The End

Jesus warns of Jerusalem's coming destruction and calls believers to remain watchful and prayerful amid life's distractions, keeping their focus on what truly matters as they await his return.

Luke 15:11-32 · Deuteronomy 21:18-21

The Father

This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the forgiving father, focusing on God's relentless love and desire to celebrate the return of sinners, and his plea for the self-righteous to join the celebration rather than demand justice.

Luke 11:14-28 · Exodus 8:19

The Finger of God

Jesus demonstrates God's power over evil and demands decisive commitment—neutrality toward him is impossible. The spiritual battle for hearts, minds, and actions calls for obedience, not mere amazement.

Luke 22:31-46

The Garden

This sermon contrasts Jesus's humble, prayerful preparation for the cross with the disciples' arrogant confidence, showing that true readiness depends on dependence on God's strength, not our own.

Luke 17:20-37

The Kingdom and Justice

Jesus reveals that the kingdom is present in him, not a future event, and calls disciples to trust him through trials rather than cling to the world's security.

Luke 19:1-10

The Little Man

Jesus seeks out the despised and outcast—like Zacchaeus—calling us to follow his example by reaching the rejected and demonstrating genuine repentance through changed actions.

Luke 20:20-26

To Tax or Not to Tax

Jesus distinguishes between what belongs to government and what belongs to God, calling believers to prioritize their loyalty to God above political concerns and earthly worries.

Luke 22:66–23:25 · Luke 20:25

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Trials

Although innocent, Jesus endures a series of unjust trials before Pilate, Herod, and the religious leaders, ultimately dying so that the guilty—represented by Barabbas—may live.

Luke 16:1-15

Two Masters

This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the dishonest manager to teach that shrewd thinking about the future should drive generosity in the present. True disciples invest resources in God's kingdom, not in selfish gain.

Luke 8:26-39

What Has Jesus Done?

One act of Jesus—healing a demon-possessed man—produces two opposite responses: the healed man embraces faith and follows Jesus, while the townspeople reject him out of fear. The sermon explores how our reaction to Jesus reveals who we are and calls believers to share their own stories of what Jesus has done.

Luke 1:1-25 · Deuteronomy 18

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A Birth Out of Season

God intervenes in human history at precisely the right time, answering long-standing prayers and revealing his character through miraculous birth. Believers are invited to trust his timing, remember his faithfulness, and praise him for his gracious intervention in their lives.

Luke 1:57-80

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A Prophet Is Born

God fulfills his promises through John the Baptist, who will prepare the way for the Messiah. Believers are called to live expectantly, demonstrating faith in Christ's return while helping others see God's faithfulness.