Sermons on Lucas 13:1:

The Seven Causes Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We need to look at suffering from the point of view of the great Christian thinkers of the centuries, and not lock ourselves into any one simple theory that ends up making God the culprit.

Someone has said that half truths are whole lies. One of the greatest causes for conflicts and misunderstanding among Christians through the ages has been over enthusiasm for a half truth. People will take an idea that has a portion of the truth and wrap it up in a box and say it is The Truth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

The Lies We Believe

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 18, 2020

There are phrases we’ve heard and used over the years that are not true even though we use them as if they were.

This morning, we’re going to talk about the “The Lies (L-I-E-S) That We Believe “ And the reason I titled it “The Lies We Believe” is because that’s what the Lord told me to title it. (Laughter) Stephen and I were watching a program on ESPN called “30-30” which looks at the history of athletics ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 4:1, Luke 3:23, Luke 3:38, Genesis 5:1-3, Luke 13:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, John 12:31, Ephesians 2:2, Luke 4:5-6, John 8:44, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruits Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Repentance is the gateway to holiness. Lent is a time of contemplation; turning—or returning—to God.

King Frederick II, King of Prussia in the eighteenth-century, once visited a prison in Berlin. The inmates there tried to convince him they were unjustly imprisoned; that is, all of them but one. That one sat quietly in a corner, while the rest protested their innocence. Seeing him sitting there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

Repent, And Never Give Up

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Because God never gives up on us, we too must never give up

From the archives of Winston Churchill’s life comes the report of a singular commencement address. After enduring a lengthy introduction, Churchill rises from his seat, walks to the podium and stares fixedly at his audience of new graduates. "Never give up!" he asserts solemnly. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 26, 2019

Do bad things only happen to bad people?

The fig tree in the vineyard Do bad things only happen to bad people Like 13; 1-9 “ Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spring Training #1 - Wait Until Next Year Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Repentance is not a singular act but a daily one that brings us humility, connection and grace

Today we begin a new message series entitled, “Spring Training.” As you may know, Spring training is baseball’s equivalent to the preseason and it started sometime around 1870 when teams went out to California and Arizona to get ready for the real season. After a month of daily games, the team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2018

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Section (4) You Never Suffer Alone Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 19, 2019

God never lets us suffer alone. There is always hope

XIII. You Never Suffer Alone The sufferings that you and I experience will either involve us with others, or isolate us from others. A. Building 1. Walls - self-pity, resentment, bitterness, and unbelief 2. Bridges a. Reaching out to help others b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Luke 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition Of Luke 13:1-9

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019

Trying to compare yourself favorably to those who sin more than you is a dangerous endeavor.

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition of Luke 13:1-9 The natural tendency of human beings is to justify one’s self by finding someone who sins worse then himself/herself. Psychologists call this “projection.” It is a survival reflex in which one wishes to place their justly deserved punishment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 25, 2019

Lent 3, Cycle C: Living your second chance

From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Job's Ressurection

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-17, Job 19:23-27, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Good People Suffer?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

God gives us second chances

A Second Chance Psalm 18:6, 16-17 John 8:11b Luke 13:1-9 If someone had asked you…before you just saw that clip, “What do Noah, Moses, Rahab, David, Solomon, Jonah, Peter & Paul all have in common?”….what would you have said? My guess is that many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repent

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 23, 2015

To perish, Nineveh thought best not to, when repentance was the discipline to obedience needed to save their souls through forgiveness, to enter in to the salvation plan of God through Christ Jesus, unlike the Galileans and those sinners at Siloam.

REPENT by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 23, 2015) “The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here [“So the people of Nineveh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Friends

Jesus Is Calling You To Repentance Today!

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Mar 18, 2015

Jesus spoke of 'Repentance' more than any other subject. Repentance is required. Here's how!

Jesus Is Calling You To Repentance Today There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. ~Luke 13:1 ° IS THE DAYS THEY WERE REFERRING TO WHEN ROME SLAUGHTERED INNOCENT PEOPLE OF THE GALATIANS. ° WE SEE THIS SAME ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic