Sermons on Luke 9:43:

The Art Of Listening

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 22, 2012

Former President Bill Clinton once said, "Being president is like running a cemetery; you've got a lot of people uner you...and nobody's listening." I think that God often feels like no one listens to Him.

“The Art of Listening” Luke 9:28-45 Former President Bill Clinton once said, “Being President is like running a cemetery: you’ve got a lot of people under you . . . and nobody’s listening.” I have a hunch that it’s not only presidents who feel this way. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Identity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Call On The Lord At All Times

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

“A man from the crowd cried out, ‘Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child’” Luke 9:38.

Theme: Call on the Lord at all times Text: Gen. 15:12-21; Phil. 3:17-21; Luke 9:37-43 Words are very important. They shape our lives and determine our destiny. At Creation “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting It Wrong Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

This passage is hard on the disciples, no getting around it. They fail, repeatedly. But when I step back and look at me, and at today’s church, I refuse to condemn the disciples because I see these very same failures in me and in today’s church. We’ve

Getting it Wrong: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:37-50 May 17, 2009 Intro: What we usually do when we study Scripture is good – we break it down into smaller pieces so we can really get into the stories and try to understand them, see Jesus in them, and reflect on what they mean for who we are and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

From Amazement To Faith - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

The best thing that can ever happen to you is for something to strengthen your faith. Amazement is not the same thing as faith, but this message will show you how to turn amazement into faith when you see or read about marvelous things God has done.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Lessons For Ministry - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world—or in the church? You feel powerless to do anything of significance, and the unbelief and disobedience to God is so exasperating. This passage shows us what Jesus did in that situation, and it may surprise you.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Self-Dependence - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

If you are a Christian, you probably don’t have the kind of unbelief the boy’s father had. But we often have the kind of unbelief the disciples had. This message will show you how to detect that kind of unbelief in your heart and overcome it.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-45, Matthew 17:14-23

Satan Vs Jesus - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2023

If you are a Christian, you probably don’t have the kind of unbelief the boy’s father had—doubting Jesus’ power. But very often we have the kind of unbelief the disciples had. This message will show you how to detect that kind of unbelief in your heart and overcome it.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Afraid To Ask - Mark 9:30-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2023

What should you do when other people have control over some area of your life to your detriment?

Mark 9:30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45, Mark 9:30-32

Tapping Into The Power Of The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tapping into the Power of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tapping into the Power of the Kingdom Luke 9:37-43 I believe the greatest tool of Satan in the western world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of the culture. So in the western world where we are influenced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In The Business Of Using Ordinary People

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God is in the Business of Using Ordinary People

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God is in the Business of Using Ordinary People Luke 9:37-56 Demain comment In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 7, 2014

TEACHINGS ON THE CHARACTER OF JESUS CHRIST

THE WAY TO GREATNESS LUKE 9:43-50 The way to real greatness lies in humility. There is no greater honour on earth than being accepted by others as a servant of God and Jesus Christ. The way of servant leadership is very hard to many Christians. Many prefer the easy way of the world of bossing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Again Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2014

The incident of Jesus again foretelling his death in Luke 9:43-50 shows us the patience of Jesus with his disciples.

Scripture Luke began The Gospel of Luke with a brief prologue (1:1-4), in which he stated his purpose for writing. Then he described the details surrounding Jesus’ birth (1:5-2:40). After describing the boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52), Luke narrated Jesus’ preparation for ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013

Watching with Jesus in prayer, deliverance by the Cross, listening to His voice, our service of Him.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Luke 9:27-51. 1. THE TRANSFIGURATION. In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. This is an example for all of us to follow, no matter how busy we are. In fact, the busier we are, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Again Tells Of Death, Resurrection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2017

The passage says that He will be delivered into the hands of men. That refers to Judas’ betraying Him into the hands of the priests, and their betraying Him into the hands of the Romans.

-AD 29- Galilee Lesson: Again Tells of Death, Resurrection Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43-45 -Matthew- Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43-45

Denomination: Baptist