Sermons on Luke 3:21-4:41:

Dream On!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is More Than A Feeling

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Christmas is more than tinsel and bows, it is the birth of our Savior and what He has given to us.

Christmas Is More Than A Feeling Luke 4:18-21 So much of Christmas has been hijacked by popular cultural and transformed into something it was never meant to be. For anyone who has ever read the Christmas story it is quite apparent that all of the trappings that are considered "musts" for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Presents Himself Anew

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Perhaps you remember Jesus as one whom you learned about when you were a child. You know what He did but do you really know who He is and what He wants to do in your lif

Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the most exciting days that the people in Nazareth had ever known. It was Saturday, the sabbath and the people were getting ready to go to synagogue. This was going to be a special worship service. The people filled the streets and the alleys waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep The Victory

Contributed by Phillip Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How to live in victory.

How to live in victory. 1. Pin the devil against God. (Jude 9) 2. Stay in position in God. (II Sam 23.9-12) 3. Keep on and use your weapons everyday. (I John 5.4,5; John 16.33; Matt 4.1-11; Eph 6.10-18) You are anointed of God not only to preach the Gospel to the poor (Luke 4.18,19) but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-20

Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit

Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18-20) Illustration: Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Baptism

Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001

In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Man Named John

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 6, 2001

A combination inductive and deductive message challenging people to determine what God wants their lives to mean.

Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Purpose/Mission/Meaning Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to determine what God wants their lives to mean. Response: Individuals will ponder the meaning of their lives, asking, “What is God’s mission for my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80, Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deal With It? How?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001

A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Mankind Shall See The Glory Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 14, 2001

Manifesting the glory of God

Lk. 3:15-22 Theme: All mankind shall see the glory of the Lord Text: Is. 40:1-5, 9-11; Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk. 3:15-16, 21-22 Read Isaiah 40:5 “The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” One important lesson we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace From Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 14, 2001

Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Title: “Grace from Faith” Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-14, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baptism And Geneology Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

A look at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry

THE BAPTISM AND GENEOLOGY OF JESUS Luke 3:21-38 I. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. (vv. 21-22) Note: Some Problems associated with Baptism: * Should people be baptized? + with water? + in the Spirit? * Who should be baptized? + Babies? + Adolescents? + Adults? + Only believers? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Reaction Of Two Cities To The Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

Different reactions to Jesus’ ministry

REACTION OF TWO CITIES TO THE MINISTRY OF JESUS Luke 4:14-44 Introduction: JESUS’ Judean Ministry (Between v. 13 & v. 14; John 1-4) A. Calls His first disciples (John 1: 35-51) B. Performs His first miracle (John 2: 1-11) C. First cleanses the Temple (John 2: 12-25) D. Meets Nicodemus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Is Here

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 17, 2001

A sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany

During this season of Epiphany, the baby who was born in the manger on Christmas comes alive for us. During this season, we see who this child really is. We see Jesus in many different ways during this season. Last Sunday, we saw that he was concerned about his mother and wedding party he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 20, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Luke 4: 21-30 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus’ unconditional love. Amen. Title: “Conditional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Start In Galilee

Contributed by Klaus Gutwein on Jan 22, 2001

Christians are prisoners of hope, because of Jesus ministry. Luke 4: 14-21; Matthew 5: 13-16

Desmond Tutu is the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. He was deeply envolved in the struggle against Apartheid in his country and received in 1986 the Nobel peace prize for his endeavour for freedom and equality for his black brothers and sisters. In an interview with the magazine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed