Sermons on Luke 1:26-28:28:

Faith & Faithfulness (Luke 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2024

Are we fit for service in the kingdom of God? Let's look in Luke 9.

Who do we say Jesus is? What is denying ourselves and taking up our cross? Do we have leadership squabbles? What is our attitude towards outsiders? Are we fit for service in the kingdom of God? Let’s look at Luke 9. What was one of the earliest mission trips like? Then He called His twelve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Asking, Seeking, Knocking (Luke 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2024

What is the importance of asking, seeking and knocking in prayer? Let's look at Luke 11.

What does prayer have to do with asking, seeking and knocking? Do we gather with Jesus or scatter? What woes can religious leaders face? Let’s look at Luke 11. What are the important topics to pray about that Jesus addressed? It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Toward God (Luke 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2024

Are we greedy for wealth or rich toward God? Let's look at Luke 12.

Are we hypocrites or righteous? Do we publicly acknowledge Jesus? Are we more concerned with being rich in material things than rich toward God? Let’s look at Luke 12. What was the leaven of the Pharisees? Will all hypocrisy eventually be exposed? At this time, after so many thousands of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith (Luke 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 24, 2025

Does forgiving each other require an increase in faith? Let's look at Luke 17.

Do we have faith to forgive, to be healed, to wait for Christ’s coming? Let’s look at Luke 17. Will temptations come? What happens to the one who does the tempting? Should we forgive each other? Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that cause people to trip and fall into sin must happen, but how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Money & Prayer (Luke 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2025

What do money and prayer have to do with God's kingdom? Let's review Luke 19.

What can a tax collector, ten coins and a parade teach us? Is our church a house of prayer? Let’s review Luke 19. Collectors of Rome’s taxes were deemed Jewish traitors. They became rich. Why did Jesus visit such a scoundrel? He entered Jericho and was passing through. There was a man named ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection & Ascension (Luke 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 1, 2025

What remarkable things happened at Jesus resurrection? Let's look at Luke 24.

Who witnessed the resurrection and ascension of Jesus? What did Jesus mean that they would soon be clothed with power from on high? Let’s look at Luke 24. Who was at the tomb to greet some of the women early that Sunday morning? But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Generously Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living Generously

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Living Generously Luke 16:14-31 October 11, 2009 Last time we saw how the dishonest manager squandered his master’s wealth and learned that God calls us to be faithful managers of everything God has blessed us with. This week we look at the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer Luke 18:1-8 January 24, 2009 Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Most of us would agree that taking the life of the unborn is an injustice just like taking the life of one who is handicapped or even taking the life an older person because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lostness Of The Righteous Ruler Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Lostness of the Righteous Ruler

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Lostness of the Righteous Ruler Luke 18:18-30 March 7, 2010 Going to CA; Kevin reading The rich ruler asked Jesus, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life.’ This man is a religious leader, probably a ruler of a synagogue, and a Pharisee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Investments And Rewards Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards Luke 19:11-27 April 11, 2010 I want to talk to you today about kingdom investments and rewards. God gives all of us one life to live and expects us to live a life of faith and a life of faith is one of risk and reward. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pass It On!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

How about we take a look at the gospel of Luke.

Intro: 1. Kurt Kaiser wrote, the hymn Pass it on. “It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with Gods love, once you’ve experienced it You spread His love to everyone; you want to pass it on.” 2. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Hidden Link

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 3, 2020

ADVICE FOR MEN

There is much evidence that knowledge affects prayer. It seems the less someone knows the more time they will spend praying to God for impossibilities. In James 1:5 the Bible admonishes us to ask God for wisdom. And in the Old testament Apocrypha the book called the Wisdom of Solomon explains much ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

That You May Know With Certainty Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2023

Luke opens his gospel with five reasons why we can trust what he's going to share with us.

A Word of Caution: There are lots of opinions about Jesus. - Luke 1:1 (“Many have undertaken”). What’s Worth Holding Onto: 1. The “things” that were prophesied. - Luke 1:1 (“been fulfilled among us”). 2. The “things” that were seen by eyewitnesses. - Luke 1:2. 3. The “things” that stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational