Sermons on Lukas 9:27:

So Near And Yet So Far

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009

We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Way For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2014

Jesus said we should seek first the Kingdom of God. What is that Kingdom and how do I go about making it a priority in my life?

OPEN: Back in 1999 Eddie Stankey died at the age of 83. Now you might ask – who is Eddie Stankey? (I'm glad you asked). According to Time magazine - Eddie Stankey “was a pugnacious, pennant-winning 2nd baseman.” He battled his way through 11 seasons for the champion Brooklyn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, people will go to great lengths to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable. Adopted from "Not a fan"

In life we like to be Comfortable • The temps in our houses • Ourselves • Financially • Relationships • Our Surroundings People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Ashamed?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

A sermon for Independence Day 2015 on Luke 9:26- Are we ashamed? (Outline and material adapted from Alan Stewart at: http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/UploadedSermons/sermon_2548.pdf)

HoHum: It all makes sense now. Gay marriage and marijuana are being legalized at the same time.  Leviticus 20:13 says if a man lays with another man, he should be stoned. Just misinterpreting WBTU: That is so politically incorrect. PC is ruining us as a nation. Some dictionaries give the flavor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Promised Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 25, 2017

Jesus is talking about His second coming, when He will come in glory to judge the world. This is a great contrast to His first coming when He was abused and despised by the people. But at his second coming we will see the Captain of our salvation coming

-AD 29- Caesarae Philippi Title: Kingdom Promised Matthew 16:27-28, Mark 9:1, Luke 9:26-27) -Matthew- For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. (Matthew 16:27) Jesus is talking about His second coming, when He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27-28, Mark 9:1, Luke 9:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Is A Way Of Living

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus predicts His death and Peter doesn't want this to happen, but Jesus' reaction is quite nasty: 'Get behind me Satan'. This seems so out of character for Jesus - so what is going on here?

THE CROSS IS A WAY OF LIVING. MT. 16: 21-27; Mark 8: 31-38 Today’s gospel reading is quite a strange story in the life of Jesus – He is quite nasty, definitely out of character. But the important thing here is to read or hear this story in the context of Peter’s human nature. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-27

True Disciple Series

Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019

True Disciple of God

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is coming soon. praise the lord Story: As we all know what happened to our formal graduates last week. Pastor Prabhan along with few more pastors went for evangelization, place called jalore in Rajasthan district. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Disciple Series

Contributed by Harun Dawar on Jul 31, 2019

True disciple of God

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is coming soon. praise the lord Story: As we all know what happened to our formal graduates last week. Pastor Prabhan along with few more pastors went for evangelization, place called jalore in Rajasthan district. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ashamed Of Jesus

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 9, 2021

When we refuse to speak up for Jesus we prove to the world how much He really means to us. Today's sermon teaches us how to know people show their embarrassment of Jesus and the Signs of Being Ashamed of Him.

"Ashamed of Jesus" Scripture Reference: Matthew 10, Mark 8, Luke 9 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on May 9, 2021 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Opening— Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers this morning. I must confess to you that I had a simple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned By Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 17, 2019

Today we continue our study on the Red Letters from the Book of Saint Luke!

Luke 9:10-36 INTRODUCTION: Today we continue our study on the Red Letters from the Book of Luke! I. Luke 9:10-17: The God of Impossibilities (Feeding the 5000) A. Jesus asked the disciples to do something that was totally impossible in their present situation. 1. The evening was coming on and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-36, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 16:17, Matthew 16:19, 2 Peter 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 31, 2022

Based on Luke 9:23-27 - Challenges hearers to consider how Jesus related to His disciples & implement those concepts into their lives.

“HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES” Luke 9:23-26 FBCF – 1/30/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Mama’s handwritten recipes - Necessary ingredients - Necessary process - Necessary time All to get to end product - food that her family enjoys. Jesus told us in Great Commission that we are to “make disciples.” Over course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of A Disciple (Luke, Part 5) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 20, 2022

As Christians we are following Jesus, or we are choosing to do our own thing? If anything, the witness of Peter, John, and James ought to encourage us today to choose Christ over being in control.

The reward of a disciple (Luke, Part 5) Luke 9:18-36 Dismiss for Children’s Church Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to dive into -- We can see Luke’s interest in people (it’s genuine, re: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36, Exodus 40:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Monsters In Our World”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2021

Spiritual warfare. The casting out of a demon demonstrates the power of Jesus, and He is the Messiah. Includes a story about how an overcoat could not save children from a snow storm, but Jesus is big enough to save us.

In Jesus Holy Name September 12, 2021 Text: Luke 9:14-32 Text: James 2:19 Redeemer “Monsters in our World” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus” and how we must confront evil in our world. We have arrived at chapter 9 in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Luke 9:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost And Found

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 29, 2023

Not everybody who is lost wants to be found, and when God finds us, we often rebel - at first - against being brought home.

Have any of you ever tried to put an injured cat into a carrying case to take it to the vet? How many of you got scratched for your pains? It doesn’t seem quite fair, does it? All you’re trying to do is help. Animals are supposed to be so intuitive; many people claim they can actually smell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 6, 2023

Have you ever met a mature Christ follower? How do you think their lives ended up so blessed and strong?

1 Kings 9 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction September 10, 2023 1 Kings 9:4-7 NIV Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 5 then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4-7, Luke 9:18-20, Luke 9:22-25, Luke 9:26, Luke 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational