Sermons on Lukas 22:31:

"The Only Thing That Matters”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 31, 2018

The question that Jesus will ask each of us is "Do you love Me?" The sermon prepares you to answer that question.

“The Only Thing that Matters” Luke 22:31-34 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:59-62, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Hope For The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018

Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-63, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Notes From The Upper Room

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 13, 2018

Notes from the Upper Room are the words the Lord speaks to me in my quiet time with Him. This message looks at Worship, Praying in Tongues, Rights and Privileges, Conforming to the Image of Christ, and the Neutralizing of the Body of Christ.

Turn to Exodus 17:8-13 (8) Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. (9) And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. Let me ask you a question ladies and gentlemen: do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Ephesians 2:11-19, Psalm 1:1-3, Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Live In-Between #9 Bad News, Good News Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We need to know that Satan is out to get us all ... but take heart God is on our side and is praying for us.

I Will Live In-Between #9 Bad News, Good News (Luke 22:31-34) ~ Intro: Have you ever had someone come up to tell you something and they say, I’ve got bad new and good new which do you want to hear? Bad news, Good news lines: Like your dentist coming out and saying, ‘The good news is that you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Discourse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2016

Jesus' last discourse in Luke 22:21-38 shows us several areas of failure in the disciples.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. In fact, Jesus celebrated the last, divinely-sanctioned Passover meal, and also instituted the first, divinely-sanctioned Lord’s Supper. The meal took place over several hours, and Jesus spent his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:21-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016

What Jesus meant when He declared "It Is Finished".

1Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3and went up to him again and again, saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!" And they struck him in the face. 4Once more Pilate came out and said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 19:1-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He Lives To Make Intercession

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 4, 2016

In this sermon we are discussing Peter's denial, and the fact that Jesus makes intercession for us. This could be used as an Easter sermon, or a stand-alone sermon that shows that because Christ has been raised from the dead, we have hope.

If you have your Bibles (and I hope you do), take them and open them up to Luke 22. We’re starting a short series on the Resurrection in hopes that God will use these sermons to prepare our hearts for the holiday season. And that we’ll see how glorious, and wonderful, and awesome, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But I Have Prayed For Thee

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

We are all thankful for the power of sincere prayer warriors in our lives, but Jesus wants us to know what he told Simon Peter that day… “but, I have prayed for thee.”

INTRO: 1. ILL. C.S. Lewis was one of the greatest intellectuals to ever live. He was a Christian and a professor at Cambridge. His writings have led multitudes of thinkers to understand the brilliance of God and the christian faith. Once someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Struggling Saints

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2013

Christian: Are you struggling? 1. Recognize the source of your struggles (vs. 24 & 31-34). 2. Ask the Lord for a serving heart (vs. 25-27). 3. Trust our Savior to help you (vs. 28-34). 4. Share God's strength with others (vs. 32).

Struggling Saints Luke 22:21-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 14, 2012 *Christian: Are you struggling? -- Struggling with anger, disappointment, regret, guilt or fear? Are you struggling with the people who should be closest to you? Don't be surprised by your struggles: You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Grace As Demonstrated In The Life Of Peter Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2015

A message how the grace in Christ kept Peter in all his ups and downs. Grace elevated him, picked him up when he fell, saw past his failures, took the violence out of him, and changed him from coward to bold witness.

Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter PPT 2 Series Title Jesus; all knowing, all powerful; all loving PPT 3 Message Title Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter Grace God's goodness given to the undeserving. 1. Jesus will elevate you. (See pic in powerpoint, Jesus calling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corona Virus - Don't Be Afraid Pray

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 30, 2020

Facing dangers that are real, fear is normal. It is what we do with it that matters. We should follow Jesus' example in Gethsemane and say what we feel and after that comes submission to the will of God.

DON’T BE AFRAID – PRAY “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and discipline.” (2 Timothy: 1:7) Bob Marcaurelle A little girl was afraid she had committed the unpardonable sin, when, like many of us, she sometimes fell asleep when she said her bedtime prayers. She shared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13, Luke 22:11-46, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Response To Our False Confidence, Struggle, And Failure Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2020

Jesus predicts Peter's denial. These verses give us three harsh realities and three promising truths.

- This section comes right after a couple verses about being conferred a kingdom and the ultimate victory that kingdom will experience. In the meantime, though, there are the challenges of real life. Three Harsh Realities in this Passage: 1. The reality of false confidence. - Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Testing

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 23, 2020

Life has it's way of throwing trials and testings at us. However, I'd like to tell you that as you depend on Jesus while you face them, your faith will become stronger & you'll be built. If not, you will end up being broken by trials & testings.

TRIALS AND TESTINGS -- SIFTED LIKE WHEAT Ref: Luke 22:31-34 “ Facing trials with Christ will build you. Facing trials without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Permission From God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 3, 2020

To remember, pride is trusting your own strength, your own righteousness, and your own wisdom. Pride is a trap that even the strong, the righteous, and the wise may fall into many times.

Permission from God Today's message is permission from God. We will meditate on three important scripture passages from Luke, Job, & 1 Kings. Shall we ask ourselves: Do we ever believe that God gives permission to Satan to come against us or to take us into bondage? We are also going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3: Show 'em Who Is In Control Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

My Father told me when I was just a pup, "Son, the very first play is the most important. You must show your opponent who is the boss!"

It was good advice and I have never forgotten what he had said. Of course he was referring to football but it applies to most things, especially sports. Satan thinks he is the boss. He wants to boss you around in the RING of LIFE. From the time you are a young adult, he tries to impress his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: *other