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Gospel Of Luke
Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 27, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Forerunner Of Hope
Contributed on Nov 27, 2024
Today we begin a journey through Luke’s Gospel.
Forerunner of Hope Luke 1:1-25 Introduction Many churches will begin today focused on a season of Advent or expectation of the coming Christ. The themes of Advent, often signified by the lighting of candles, are Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. We will use those themes this month as well. Today we ...read more
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2. Peace Where There Is No Peace
Contributed on Dec 6, 2024
Life is interrupted in many different ways … death, disease, unhappy events, struggles within and with others. These anxiety producing events leave us struggling to find peace in a world that offers very little peace.
PEACE WHERE THERE IS NO PEACE LUKE 1:26–56 Introduction Last week we began our series through the gospel of Luke by studying about the birth and life of John the Baptist - the Forerunner of Hope. Today we continue through Luke 1 and search out the theme of Peace. Which is strange - ...read more
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3. Joy To The World
Contributed on Dec 19, 2024
Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it?
JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more
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4. Love At First Sight
Contributed on Dec 26, 2024
John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more
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5. About The Father's Business
Contributed on Jan 3, 2025
On this first Sunday of a new year, we continue our study of Luke’s Gospel. Luke gives us more insight into the young childhood of Jesus than the other Gospel writers.His key message seems to be the growth of Jesus. Jesus Grew (vs 39-40; 51-52)
About The Father’s Business Luke 2:39-52 Introduction On this first Sunday of a new year, we continue our study of Luke’s Gospel. Luke gives us more insight into the young childhood of Jesus than the other Gospel writers.His key message seems to be the growth of Jesus. Jesus Grew (vs 39-40; ...read more
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6. The Greatest Example: Jesus
Contributed on Jan 9, 2025
John pointed to Jesus and we want to do that too - the greatest example of all! This is where Luke tells us about the baptism of Jesus.
THE GREATEST EXAMPLE Luke 3:15-22 Introduction In Luke 2 we studied about Jesus’ statement that he must be about his Father’s Business. Today we will see him inaugurating his public ministry. Dr. Luke moved quickly from the infancy of Jesus to his 12th year, and today to his ...read more
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7. The Messiah's Message
Contributed on Jan 16, 2025
His mission as the Messiah is firmly in mind as he begins in earnest his public ministry.
The Messiah’s Message Luke 4:14-21 Introduction We have been studying the beginning of the ministry of Jesus. He was about his Father’s business at the age of 12. At the age of 30 he is baptized by John the Baptist. From this point on, we have an up-close view of Jesus. Jesus is led into ...read more
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8. Hear The Call Of Jesus
Contributed on Jan 23, 2025
As we see the calling of the first disciples, we are sensing that He is calling us into his mission to save the world. Do we hear the call? Are we willing to take first steps to following the Master? Are we continuing in the mission?
Hear The Call of Jesus Luke 5:1-11 Introduction The public ministry of Jesus is not a solo mission. He needed and called disciples, some of which became Apostles, and they carried on the work that he founded and empowered. Even today disciples of Jesus are carrying the banner of ...read more
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9. What Kind Of Life Are You Building?
Contributed on Jan 31, 2025
The two builders that conclude Jesus’ sermon indicate to us that He is teaching us how to build the life that honors Jesus.
What Kind of Life Are You Building? Luke 6:17-49 Introduction We are familiar with the Sermon on the Mount, surely one of the most profound messages in our Bible. Today’s text presents a Sermon on the Plain. “He went down with them and stood on a level place…” Lk 6:17. There are many ...read more
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10. Moved By Mercy
Contributed on Feb 7, 2025
Two accounts of Jesus being moved by Mercy. The Healing of the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10) and The Raising of the Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-15).
Moved By Mercy Luke 7:1-17 Introduction For the past few weeks we have been focused on the theme of hearing Jesus - listening to him. But we also learn from watching what Jesus does. Luke wrote both Luke / Acts. In Acts 1 he writes, “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all ...read more
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11. The Challenge To Love Much
Contributed on Feb 13, 2025
Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.
The Challenge to Love Much Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more
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12. Determined And Devoted
Contributed on Feb 21, 2025
In our text we come to a major turning point in Luke’s Gospel. Beginning here and continuing for ten lengthy chapters - right up to the Triumphal Entry, Jesus is on the road. This section is called the “Travel Narrative” and it contains much material not found in the other gospels.
DETERMINED AND DEVOTED Luke 9:51-62 Introduction In our text we come to a major turning point in Luke’s Gospel. Beginning here and continuing for ten lengthy chapters - right up to the Triumphal Entry, Jesus is on the road. This section is called the “Travel Narrative” and it contains ...read more
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13. Like A Good Neighbor
Contributed on Feb 27, 2025
“Like a Good Neighbor” fits in very well with our text for today. What does it mean to be a good neighbor?
Like A Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 Introduction In a 2011 commercial, a wife found her husband on the phone at 3 am. When she asked who he was talking to, he said, “Jake from State Farm.” She sarcastically grabbed the phone and asked, “What are you wearing, Jake from State ...read more
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14. Jesus, Teach Us How To Pray
Contributed on Mar 7, 2025
We all want to be stronger in our prayer life. The people who have the strongest prayer life will confess that prayer is still difficult at times.
JESUS, TEACH US HOW TO PRAY! Luke 11:1-13 Introduction Leonard Ravenhill wrote, “The disciples never said, ‘Lord, teach us to preach.’ They never said, ‘Lord, teach us to do miracles.’ They said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’ Because they saw that Jesus’ power was in His prayer life.” We ...read more
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15. A Lament For The Unrepentant
Contributed on Mar 14, 2025
Lament is a word that we do not use very often. A lament is a passionate expression of grief, sorrow, mourning. In Scripture there are many examples of lament.
A Lament for the Unrepentant Luke 13:1-9; 31-35 Introduction Lament is a word that we do not use very often. A lament is a passionate expression of grief, sorrow, mourning. In Scripture there are many examples of lament. Psalm 13:1-2 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me ...read more
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16. Lost And Found
Contributed on Mar 20, 2025
Getting lost is easy, coming to your senses is hard, finding your way home is worth it.
Lost and Found Luke 15 Introduction: Getting lost is not as easy as it used to be! Global Positioning System (GPS) on most of our phones will direct us anywhere we want to go. Have you ever been using GPS and driving through a cow pasture wondering if you’re doing it right? ...read more
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17. The Rich Man And Lazarus
Contributed on Mar 28, 2025
In today’s text we have a story about a wealthy man and an impoverished man whose stories intersect at the gate of the wealthy man. This is a haunting story and one that features people with opposite experiences in life and death.
The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Luke’s gospel is known for having a lot to say about riches and poverty. We might assume that Jesus mostly talked to poor people, but we know he spoke to the Pharisees, many of whom would have been wealthy. (16:14) He also was known to hang ...read more