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The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!
Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:32-53, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:43, Luke 17:20-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Why is it important to use discernment.
Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-56
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Year C, Proper 15.
Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56. A). THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56 (view more) (view less)
Many people think of Jesus being in the words of Charles' Wesley's carol. But he wasn't. He came to do the Father's will even if it ruffled feathers. And he may even set Father against Son, as I experienced myself
You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s famous hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” You have to be kidding - as we see in the Gospel today!! Jesus is anything but gentle, meek and mild as our Gospel reading today shows Story: At the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-59
Denomination: Anglican
Jesus most taught about subject from all His sermons Is on The Kingdom of Heaven or God In Scripture. Yet few preachers spend time focusing on this very Important topic Jesus covered it over and over.
Video Transition: Stories of the Kingdom The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:33-59, Mark 1:15, Matthew 10:39, Psalm 145:10-11
A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20
August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29
Denomination: Lutheran
Fire vs. Peace
Fire vs. Peace Scripture Luke 12:49-53 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, How do we feel when we hear the scripture text from today’s gospel reading? It actually disturbs us. We believe that Jesus is synonymous with peace, love, joy, and hope. However, Jesus tells us today that I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:49-53
Denomination: Other
Fuego contra paz
Fuego contra paz Sagrada Escritura Lucas 12:49-53 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¿Cómo nos sentimos cuando escuchamos el texto de las Escrituras de la lectura del evangelio de hoy? De hecho, nos perturba. Creemos que Jesús es sinónimo de paz, amor, ...read more
Sunog laban sa Kapayapaan
Sunog laban sa Kapayapaan Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 12:49-53 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ano ang nadarama natin kapag naririnig natin ang teksto ng banal na kasulatan mula sa pagbabasa ng ebanghelyo ngayon? Nakakaistorbo talaga sa amin. Naniniwala kami na si Hesus ay ...read more
Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.
CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
Luke 12:49-53 is paradoxical. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, but in this passage, He says He is bringing division. This sermon explores how this fits with the overall message of Luke.
Harmony and Fire I. TEXT: Luke 12:49-53 (NRSV) “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! 51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.
Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more
Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships