Sermons on Luke 12:49-59:

Fire Vs. Peace

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Fire vs. Peace

Fire vs. Peace   Scripture Luke 12:49-53   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, How do we feel when we hear the scripture text from today’s gospel reading? It actually disturbs us. We believe that Jesus is synonymous with peace, love, joy, and hope. However, Jesus tells us today that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

Fuego Contra Paz

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Fuego contra paz

Fuego contra paz   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 12:49-53   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¿Cómo nos sentimos cuando escuchamos el texto de las Escrituras de la lectura del evangelio de hoy? De hecho, nos perturba. Creemos que Jesús es sinónimo de paz, amor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

Sunog Laban Sa Kapayapaan

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Sunog laban sa Kapayapaan

Sunog laban sa Kapayapaan   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 12:49-53   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ano ang nadarama natin kapag naririnig natin ang teksto ng banal na kasulatan mula sa pagbabasa ng ebanghelyo ngayon? Nakakaistorbo talaga sa amin. Naniniwala kami na si Hesus ay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

Jesus, Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 5, 2020

Peace is central to Christmas. Jesus came to heal the age-old fracture and bring us peace with God and he's the only one who can.

What does Christmas mean to you? What do you like best about Christmas? Spending time with family and friends? Christmas trees? Turkey roasts? Christmas puddings and brandy butter? Stockings? Santa? Presents? Carols? A season of goodwill when we put past hurts aside? I certainly like all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:27, Luke 2:29-30, Luke 2:14, Luke 12:50-52, John 16:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times Matter Now Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Teachings Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022

The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-53, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:43, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bringing Division Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 4:18-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Fire & Family Traditions

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 16, 2024

Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Gustav Mahler, a Bohemia-born composer once remarked: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” Mark 7:8-9 reminds us: “You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 104:4, Luke 12:49

Prende Fuego

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 7, 2023

Hay fuego bueno y fuego dañino. Hay que reconocer la diferencia.

Prende fuego y no lo deja apagar Lc. 12:49 Fuego vine a meter en la tierra; ¿y qué quiero, si ya está encendido? El fuego es un proceso donde un combustible u otro material se prende con oxigeno y produce luz, calor, y llama. El fuego puede ser bueno o puede ser destructivo. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Weather Signs) # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Meteorology is the science that deals with the atmosphere and related phenomena.

Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure. There are a wide variety of technological instruments and observing systems that measure weather. These include: • ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-57

Denomination: Baptist

Virtues For Building A Church

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 22, 2024

Your actions are about leading others to Christ, and thus fulfilling the Church’s mission to evangelize.

Friday of the thirtieth week in Course 2024 In our daily lectio Divina with the sacred Scriptures, and especially with the letters of St. Paul, it is helpful to know what passage comes before and what comes after the reading. Today we are in Ephesians 4, which has beautiful and helpful advice on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59, Psalm 24:1-6, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

A Call To Reconciliation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023

Be reconciled to God while there is yet time.

A CALL TO RECONCILIATION. Luke 12:49-59. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of God’s judgment, but also of refining, purifying. The fire that is kindled is both: the fire of judgment against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mode Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2022

What does the Bible mandate about the mode of baptism?

Eisegesis is a bad way to read the Bible. It means to read into the text things that are actually not there at all. One common example is reading that Jesus came up out of the water after being immersed. The text simply does not say that at all. “So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Luke 12:50, Revelation 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Attitude - To Be More Like Him - Matthew 10.24-42 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2025

JESUS teaches the disciples that following HIM and taking the message to the world would not be easy. Some will receive it, others won’t. But they would soon learn the LORD provides, and to lean on JESUS. Our Desire is to be more like HIM and Carry forth HIS Message of TRUTH to our world.

2025.04.06 Sermon Notes. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE - TO BE MORE LIKE HIM - MATTHEW 10.24-42 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalms 17:15, 1John 2:6, 1John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalm 17:15, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, Mark 10:21-22, Mark 9:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational