Sermons on Lucas 7:41:

Loving The Way He Loves

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2004

The secret to loving is first receiving God’s love, knowing you are greatly loved, and quit focusing on people and start focusing on what God has done.

We are taught to love others. This is what God command, that we love one another. But how can we? How can we be kind to those who harm us? To those who are unkind to us? How can we forgive those who backstab us? How can we love the way Jesus loves? We want to. We long to. But how can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Entanglement Of Sin"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2004

The more we understand our sin, the greater we understand God’s love in Jesus Christ--and the more we love Him for it.

“The Entanglement of Sin” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The entanglement of sin. I don’t know about you, but I’m an expert on this subject…in a sense…. Why do I say, “In a sense”? Because it seems that as soon as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: United Methodist

"Spontaneous Worship"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 24, 2006

I have divided my thoughts on this text into two divisions: Three things that you can plan on. And seven things that you cannot plan on. Spontaneous worship is the essence of revival!

Title: "Spontaneous Worship" Introduction: We do not know for certain who the woman was in this text, but we do know for certain that we will see her in Heaven and that her example has made a great impact on Christ and his Church. Tradition has it that it was Mary Magdalene in the text. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Song For The Savior Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Feb 13, 2006

This is about the sinful woman’s anointing of Jesus. She was forgiven of much because she loved much. A story about salvation, criticism, holiness, worship, forgiveness and love.

Luke 7:36-50 – A Love Song for the Savior Today we are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus. Let’s read a simple but emotional story that is found only in Luke 7:36-50. This is a good story to tell on the Sunday nearest Valentine’s Day. It’s got all the qualities of a great love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Compassionate Like Christ Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006

What does it mean to be compassionate like Christ? Find out in this message from Luke 7.

“Compassionate Like Christ” (Luke 7) Aren’t you glad God has compassion, and heals, restores and forgives? God’s compassion is overwhelming, isn’t it? In fact, would you say that word with me – compassion! Now look to the person to your right and say it…now to your left…nice! By now everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt Of Love

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 22, 2006

If you can write out your love for the Lord in a nice, neat little paragraph, you probably don’t understand your love for the Lord. The difficulty with love is the inability to express adequately in words how you feel.

If you had to describe your love for the Lord, how would you do it? Could you find in the proper words to express your passion and appreciation for the Lord? If you can write out your love for the Lord in a nice, neat little paragraph, you probably don’t understand your love for the Lord. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Houdini Lives!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 14, 2005

Mercy triumphs over judgement ~ or it should!

HOUDINI LIVES ~ OR MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGEMENT! LUKE 7: 36~ 47 1. Introduction: It seems God just loves to show mercy whereas all too often our natural inclination is to show judgement. I guess my biggest act of mercy was rescuing a mouse that the cat brought in through the cat flap. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

How Grateful Are You?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The importance of a grateful heart.

How Grateful Are You? Luke 7:36-48 November 21, 2004 Luke 7:36-48 (NLT) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. [37] A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought a beautiful jar filled with expensive perfume. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Debtors Dinner Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The Pharisee’s were so furious over the forgiving of this woman’s great debt of sin, that they neglected the fact that they too had a debt which they were unable to pay.

Introduction: Two men took a line of credit from an individual financier. Both used the line of credit for various purposes. One was careful to only dip into it for small amounts, a little extra to cover the mortgage on a tight month, or a few hundred extra to cover financing on a good used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-50

Denomination: Baptist

See Or Be Seen

Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 18, 2007

What is our motivation for going to church or serving God’s creation?

See or Be Seen 6-17-07 Luke 7:36-50 There was once as boy who, like many kids in school, was having a real problem with math— well, more than a problem. No matter what his parents did, one on one tutoring or peer mentoring, their son never received a grade better than a “D” on any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Right Attitude For Redemption

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

Is there a right attitude one needs to be in to find redemption?

The right attitude for redemption Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) Run the story Here is Jesus he is sitting at the house of a Pharisee named Simon. - He is sitting at the table probably eating or getting ready to because it was customary of the time to invite a religious leader who is traveling through to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Does Our Giving Matter To God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2007

Our giving matters to God, because: 1. It's an obligation to God (Mal 3:6-9). 2. It brings demonstrations of God’s blessing (Mal 3:10-12). 3. It reflects our adoration for the Lord (Luk 7:36-50). 4. It can help a desperate situation (Php 4:13-19).

Does Our Giving Matter to God? Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 7:36-50, Philippians 4:13-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 28, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Nov. 10, 2006.) *Years ago, a friend of ours started coming to church with us, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Philippians 4:13-19, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Forgiveness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2007

a prostitute, religion and Salvation in the house

Intro: in Luke 7:36-50 there is an amazing story about religion, sinners and a Saviour. Jesus forgives a prostitute but doesn’t pardon a religious crowd. Jesus tells a story of someone who is forgiven a little and someone who is forgiven a lot, and asks who will love the most. Today, let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007

When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See This Woman?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 19, 2006

An invitation to see the Savior this woman saw.

Luke 7:36-50 Do You See This Woman? Woodlawn Baptist Church November 19, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:36-50. Throughout this chapter Luke has shown Christ at work doing what He clearly set out to do. You may remember Him standing in the synagogue of Nazareth, reading these words, “The Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist