Sermons on Luke 1:1-15:32:

How Jesus Kept The Passion In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Secrets to overcoming the tendency to grow complacent, lazy or apathetic.

How Jesus Kept the Passion in His Ministry Illustration:I have but one passion; it is He, He only. Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Zinzendorf launched the Moravian missionary movement that spawned the modern missionary thrust around the world. One person’s passion can make a world of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Gathering The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

What attracts people to a pastor? The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. On the other hand, men such as Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

GATHERING THE FLOCK INTRODUCTION: A. WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO A PASTOR? 1. The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. 2. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. 3. On the other hand, men such as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

Receptivity To Revelation

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

-- the heart of the passage -- v.

-- the heart of the passage -- v.28 "Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it" A rebuke here; Serious warning for those who are hearers only Tremendous promise for those who both receive and implement God's Word --what an opportunity for us this morning Context: 11:14-16 Christ had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cure For Fear In Witnessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1.

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1. Replace the Paralyzing Fear of Finite Man with the Liberating Fear of the Eternal God (:4-5) a. Draw Confidence from our Relationship to Christ b. Do not fear finite Man c. Liberating fear of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Feasting In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Context: Chap.

Context: Chap.14 begins with a dinner invitation that turns out not to be a very relaxing time vs.1-6 dropsy is not a very attractive disease -- various parts of the body puffed up with a lot of extra fluid -- the type of person not likely to be offered a seat at this exclusive country club but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Model Father

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is Father's day - a day on which we look at the role of fathers. Our the image of a perfect father is someone we can trust and who can tell us what is right and what is wrong. Someone who can take care of us. Someone to answer our many questions. Someone we can come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay In The House

Contributed by Jehnon Johnson on Oct 18, 2000

One of the most discouraging phrases you can say to a child is ìstay in the houseî.

One of the most discouraging phrases you can say to a child is ìstay in the houseî. Most children would agree that they would rather get a whipping instead of being told to ìstay in the houseî. I remember getting in trouble in school and praying that I would get whipped. For I knew that if I were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-23

How To Overcome Intentional And Unintentional Hypocrisy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace.

1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. The Pharisees' values were rooted in their traditions, laws, and culture. They found a great sense of their identity in their clique. They resented anyone who failed to live up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told this parable in answer to a lawyer on how eternal life could be gained - perfect obedience to the law of love - and when obtained how it is demonstrated.

Jesus once told a story - the Good Samaritan - which has been a favourite ever since. It’s a charming, human-interest story, but at the same time it carries a sharp message. All of us are guilty of committing many types of sin. There are sins of omission - things we don’t do which we should, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:10-37

Denomination: Baptist

No Room For Excuses

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible says in Luke 14:18, "And they all with consent began to make excuse.

The Bible says in Luke 14:18, "And they all with consent began to make excuse." You can define an excuse as- "a plea offered for release from an obligation or a promise." Someone has said an excuse is- "the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie." The picture in Luke 14 is a great supper being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Luke 14:19-20

Lamentations Of Christ

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

Lamentations of the Man Christ Jesus Luke thirteen is filled with wonderful lessons.

Lamentations of the Man Christ Jesus Luke thirteen is filled with wonderful lessons. The editors of my particular bible precede the chapter with the words, "Call to Repentance." Surely that is the focus of our Lord's teaching here. In the first section Jesus speaks of the necessity and urgency of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Christ's Principle Of Developing Strong Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Christ’s Principle of Developing Strong Faith - Strong faith in Christ provides answers to life’s most perplexing problems

Christ’s Principle of Saving Faith (Luke 7:1-10) Illustration:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Bring About Change As Jesus Did - Luke 5:15,16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Bring About Change As Jesus Did - Luke 5:15,16

How To Bring About Change As Jesus Did - Luke 5:15,16 Quote: Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Traditional. Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational