Sermons on Luke 7 3a40:

What It Takes To Hear From God By Brian Atwood Luke 2:1-20 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013

You know not everyone that first Christmas heard from God like the shepherds did. Adapted from a message by Brian Atwood.

The year 1860 found Henry Wadsworth Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and delighted over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signaled the triumph of freedom and redemption for the nation. The following year the Civil War began and on July 9, 1861 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Measure(Up)?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2003

EPIPHANY 7(C) - As believers, how do we measure up - - like the world or like Christ?

HOW DO WE MEASURE (UP)? LUKE 6:27-38 FEBRUARY 23, 2003 LUKE 6:27-38 27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cry Of Submission Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

Last of a 7 part series that examines the heart of Jesus through his last words from the cross.

For the last six weeks we’ve been on a journey into the heart of Jesus as we have examined His last words from the cross. Jesus began by focusing on others: • His cry for pardon – “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” – focused on the people who were putting him to death. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

"The Word Of Contentment" Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Jesus spoke 7 profound words upon the cross; this are words that reflect our abilities through Christ

• The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross; seven profound statements that Jesus proclaimed as He took upon Himself the sins of the world • As Jesus took upon the hurt and suffering caused by sin He spoke the words that were necessary so that we may obtain salvation through His sacrifice • This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2010

1) Surprise in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Surprise in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Surprise in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Surprise in Witness (Luke 2:17-20)

When the year ends we tend of have a summary of the past year’s events. They usually include the year’s disasters, market crashes and deaths. Births, tend not to get much mention. The greatest birth in Human history did not get much immediate attention either except for a few shepherds on the Job. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

The End Is Near, So... - 1 Peter 4:4-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Peter teaches us how anticipation of judgment day can help calm your anxiety

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4-7

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 6 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

Parts 5 and 6 go together but had to be split. Here we look at the results of harvest 100-60-30, contention in churches, and gospel preaching. The parable of the sower is a remarkable one and we are seeing this as we go. We look at how the parable of the talents are related.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 6 of 7 This next message continues from the previous one. We begin by looking at why some seed produced 100, some 60, some 30. [[EXAMINING THE HARVEST RATES FROM THE SOWING]] One very primary application of this parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:8, Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:8, Mark 4:20, Luke 8:8, Luke 8:15, Isaiah 32:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:14-20, 1 Kings 19:19, Isaiah 28:23-29, Matthew 25:14-18, Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Of Life's Most Important Questions....how Will You Answer?

Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013

There have been a lot of questions written in the Bible. This morning I would like to take 7 of these questions and ask them to you. Answer them in your heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to either confirm or convict your heart if you are living by your answer.

I love to watch game shows. My family and I watch the new Bible trivia game show, The Greatest American Bible Challenge. I watch with anticipation and try to answer the questions before the contestants do. Even though it is just a game show, I believe it is important for us to know the answers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open-Minded To A Narrow Way? - Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The dominant religion of our culture is pluralism – no one goes to hell. Jesus tells us to enter the narrow gate because the more popular, less exclusive, less difficult road leads to hell, whereas the sparse, exclusive, hard road leads to life.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Introduction Pluralism Whatever you think about President ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Danger: Disguised, Deadly Deceivers! - Matthew 7:15-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 18, 2024

It is God’s design that we follow leaders. But the false ones deceive and lead away from the narrow road to hell. The way to see past the sheep’s clothing to the actual fruit is by watching for the things that come from the heart and that are not a part of the act.

Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Magnifying The Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2018

God moves us through a specific process so we can make spiritual progress.

Magnifying the Savior Luke 1:26-56 Rev. Brian Bill December 15-16, 2018 Choir: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” Sermon Part 1 This song comes from a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Two years before writing it, Longfellow’s personal peace was pulverized when his wife was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010

It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time -- 7th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2020

Love your enemies

There is a sign in the Princeton University Store basement which cleverly suggests: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Jesus’ ethical teaching is higher than this example because love of enemies is not a consequentialist ethic, hoping that the other person will change. Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

When referring to the Godhead: Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, John 3:3-7, Ephesians 2:4-7, John 7:37-39, Psalm 110:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 10, 2009

A Look at Jesus teaching on Prayer in Matthew 7:7-11.

Sermon-10/28/07-Matthew 7:7-11 This morning we will look as Jesus continues teaching on our relationships in the Kingdom of God,specifically our relationship with our Heavenly Father-because Christ knew that it is only through God, living in total dependence on Him (being poor in spirit) that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: *other