Sermons on Lukas 7:23: showing 46-60 of 82

Blessed Are Those Who Will Not Be Offended In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To show that we are already blessed by GOD because He gave His Son to save us from eternal death but now we need not only to be blessed but be changed by His WORDS, we need to accept all HIS WORDS so that it will change us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. GOD already blessed me with the LORD. 2 Corinthians 8:9 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you are becoming progressively acquainted with and recognizing more strongly and clearly the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (His kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Divine Disappointment

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2013

1) The Question of Blessing (Luke 7:18–20), and 2) The Answer for Blessing (Luke 7:21-23).

The noted eighteenth-century hymn writer Charles Wesley composed more than 7, 000 hymns in his life, including the magnificent Christmas hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” The lyrics express rich theological truth concerning the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Other

Messengers From John The Baptist

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013

When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.

Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Luke 7:11-28 Did John Doubt?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 22, 2013

As I have been preparing this message I found that there are many bible scholars that think that verse 19 shows that John the Baptist begin to doubt that Jesus wasn't really the One that the O.T. scriptures foretold as Israel's Messiah. Remember John i

Luke 7:11-28 Did John doubt? ~ GOOD NEWS- THE GOSPEL 1-26-13 Today I want to bring a few thoughts to do with the account that we read of in Luke 7:11-28. As I have been preparing this message I found that there are many bible scholars that think that verse 19 shows that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Doubt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2012

No matter the doubt you are dealing with, God understands the doubts. You cannot leave it alone. I challenge you today to expect doubt. I challenge you today to attack doubt at the source. I challenge you to look at the evidence. All three of these v

DEALING WITH DOUBT LUKE 7:18-35 INTRODUCTION… Story of Doubt The little boy cried out over and over, “Mom where are you?!” He was walking back and forth in the front of the store. People with shopping carts full of milk, bread, fruit, and other household items rattled past the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2011

God understands our doubts but we must learn how to handle them and remain in Christ!

Is it wrong to ever wonder and have questions like, “Is there really a God? Is this Jesus stuff real? Is Jesus really coming back to earth for me?” We will read today in our passage John the Baptist asking Jesus, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" How did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Strong Becomes Weak

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. Every one of us no matter how strong in the faith can fall into times of weakness. That is why we must guard against tho

Intro: Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. The Bible admonishes us, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” (I Cor. 10:12) Every one of us no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

Doubt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 18 to 35

Luke 7: 18 – 35 Doubt 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 20 When the men had come to Him, they said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013

Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Not Offended (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 27, 2013

When children are young they asked the question, “Why?” They are inquisitive, they want to learn! When we get older we still ask the question, “Why?” Because we want to understand, we want to know why things happen.

Verse 22-23-Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed In Jesus

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

We might become disappointed in our circumstances, but we can come to a plce where we trust God, even when we don't understand.

All right now, Luke Chapter 7. Turn your Bibles, open your Bibles. I hope you’re bringing your Bible to church. Okay, if you don’t, don’t feel bad. But I’d like it if you brought your Bible so you could read along with me, you can make notes in your Bible where you can think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The King Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible

ILLUST> So hey there, good to see you and welcome to this place called DCC. What a crazy weekend it has been already! We had our backpack bash yesterday which was absolute chaos, but thousands of people were fed, thousands of kids had lots of fun and received free loaded backpacks and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 5:43-47, Colossians 2:13-17

When We Don’t Understand

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Cry

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 8, 2020

Learning how to trust God even in the mist of sorrow

I want to say that children have a way to make us think, laugh and cry. In fact, one day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast through her black hair. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist