Sermons on Lucas 17:15:

Being Thankful Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

Thankfulness and faith go hand in hand

SERIES ON FAITH Part Three “Being Thankful” Adapted from a message by Rev Bruce Shields Luke 17:11-19 October 1st, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Pastor, Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION In the last two weeks we have seen an unforgiving attitude and not spending time reading God’s Word hinder our faith. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2006

Learn how to live a more effective Christian life by learning what the Lord wants from us and how to have the right attitude as a disciple.

What’s one of the first things that a person asks when they come to Jesus Christ? What do I do now? How is life in Jesus different from life in the world? What does the seasoned believer ask continually: how can I live my life in a way that glorifies God continually? I think the answer to those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Thanksgiving Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 17, 2006

Even if we think we have nothing else to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, we can be thankful for God’s grace.

The Thanksgiving of Grace Text: Lk. 17:11-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Hindrances To Gratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 19, 2006

As we approach Thanksgiving, some of us may be struggling with ingratitude. This sermon lists three hindrances to gratitude.

Scripture The first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now the United States of America in 1620. The Pilgrims would not fully understand in their lifetime the reason for the suffering that they endured. The first Thanksgiving Day occurred as a unique holy day in the fall of 1621. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 20, 2006

Thanksgiving and joy are linked together. When we focus on thanksgiving and praise we enjoy the attitude and spirit of joy in our life.

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Leviticus 23:34-40 Luke 17:11-19 When I check out the comics in the newspaper I look at two comic strips: Peanuts and Garfield. My top comic strip is Peanuts, written by the late Charles Schulz. Schultz describes the lives and relationships of Charlie Brown, Lucy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Were There Not Ten?

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 21, 2006

It always amazes me how when in the midst of crisis even the vilest people seem to turn to God. It’s something about being completely helpless that makes us think of someone bigger, which is exactly what we see in this story...

Oh God, please help me! Even coming from the most immoral, ungodly person in our society is not all together unfamiliar. We hear people using the name of God all the time, but especially when there is crisis. It is in these times when even the vilest people turn to God because if He doesn’t help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Returning Thanks Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 21, 2006

What does it mean to return thanks? The could be the one thing that God uses to help us recognize that He is the source of it all!

Returning THANKS Luke 17:11-19 When I was little, we didn’t go to church much. I don’t remember anyone ever “asking the blessing” around our table. I guess we just ate like hogs, with no thought of thanking God for his provision. The only times I recall “grace” being said before a meal was when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Thankful?

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006

Are you thankful or thoughtless?

ARE YOU THANKFUL? Luke 17:11-19 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 25, 2006

Ingratitude is prevalent, human, and pa9nful, so let’s be grateful.

The Danger of Ingratitude. Luke 17:11-19 INTRO.: As our nation celebrates Thanksgiving, we must be aware many are not as grateful as they should be. Some of us are so busy enjoying the good things of life like food, family, and fellowship we forget to thank God for these blessings. Many Americans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christ Moves Graciously

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006

When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Thankful Man

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 26, 2006

At Thanksgiving we should be like the One Thankful Man (Leper)

One Thankful Man Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: Thanksgiving in the Bible Mentioned 140 Times Thankful David (Psalms 103) Thankful Daniel (Daniel 6:10) Thankful Paul (I Thess. 5:18) Lessons on Thankfulness from a Leper Jesus meets ten lepers One of them will son be a thankful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting With God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006

Epilogue to the four message series on Treasure Principles. This message is about the importance of giving thanks and was preached the Sunday following Thanksgiving

Treasure Principles Connecting With God Habit of Life A thankful spirit is one of the key distinguishing marks of a Christian. It sets us apart from the world, it makes us different. In 21st-century America, we live in an entitlement culture. We have so much wealth as a society that we tend to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling All Lepers

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon discusses how we should be thankful to God in all circumstances and never forget His blessings even when others do.

A Universal Problem (vs. 11 -12) - Leprosy: bacterial infection that causes skin ulcers, paralysis, and gangrene - Separated from society (leprosy villages) - Could not come in contact with Jesus A Universal Need (vs. 13) - All were in need of mercy - All were in need of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 9, 2007

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying,

I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8 (Final)

THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It's a sad fact of life and a sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible