Sermons on Luke 13:18-35:

Temptations Americans Face

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn Back!

Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 24, 2001

A deductive exposition presenting the reasons for developing a lifestyle of repentance.

Topic: Christian Living Theme: Repentant Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop a lifestyle of repentance. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to a life on constantly turning to God. Pattern: A deductive exposition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ii Lent, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

Some Pharisees express concern over Christ’s safety and welfare. Jesus laments over all who reject him, his message and ministry. God is like a mother hen who protects her chicks under her wings.

Sermon for II Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 13:31-35 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s gospel is most profound! It’s like a painting bursting with a wide variety of colours, contours, moods and movements. It’s like a piece of music full of conflicting and complementary themes, melodies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying In The Care Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001

We’ve got a decision to make--the fox with a sure and violent death or hovering under the wings of Jesus.

Parents love to give advice to their children. As they are young, parents say, "Don’t run out in the street. Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t play with fire." As children get older, parents continue, "Don’t use drugs. Don’t have pre-marital sex." Parents hope that the children will follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

What A Difference A Day Makes!

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001

Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

What¡¦s Your Destination?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

You must Choose Heaven or Hell or Christ or Satan

What¡¦s your Destination? Mt 25:46 = Mt 7:13-14 = Lk 13:23-24 Introduction Some time ago, a man was attempting to trace his family roots. In the process of his research he visited several cemetaries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Pain Of Rejected Love

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 30, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the extent of God’s love for His creation, and the pain involved when we reject His pleas to come to Him. Also, it takes a look at the three ways we can respond to this love: Rejection, Indifference, or Acceptance.

Jodie was a young girl who sat next to me in my astronomy class back in High School. She was not your typical girl; she was the daughter of a wealthy dentist in town and was about as attractive as a girl her age could get. Her appearance was flawless but as her friend I knew she was a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Trial And Judgment

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 21, 2001

God’s Courtroom - The day of your trial and judgment.

Bible References: John 3:16; Romans 6:32, 3:23-25, Luke 19:10; John 3:17; II Corinthians 5:17; Luke 13:27 and Matthew 25:41 Trial & Judgment date: The very near future Scene: Heaven’s Courtroom Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense: Jesus Christ Defendant: You Law Books: The Books of Life & of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:27, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Help You Overcome Fear

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001

People sometimes seek to frighten us with fear to deter us from our purpose. But Jesus didn’t let the Pharisees’ false warning deter him from his hour. How about you? Are you trusting in the Lord and his purpose for you, or are you running away in fear all tied up in knots with concerns?

Let God Help You Overcome Fear People sometimes seek to frighten us with fear to deter us from our purpose. But Jesus didn’t let the Pharisees’ false warning deter him from his hour. How about you? Are you trusting in the Lord and his purpose for you, or are you running away in fear all tied up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003

As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Town Ain't Big Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 28, 2003

The demonstrations on Palm Sunday show that good and evil cannot coexist easily; but there is always room for those who repent and receive grace.

Today the city is jammed with people who have come to demonstrate. They have a point of view, and they intend to speak their minds. It may be crowded, it may be inconvenient, it may disrupt business; but the issues are too important. The demonstrators will speak their minds, they will march for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004

What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Repentance Time Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2004

Jesus laments over Jerusalem and the failure of people to pay heed to his message.

Sermon for 2nd Sunday In Lent Yr C 7/03/2004 Based on Lk 13:31-35 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta One of the authentic trademarks of a prophet is that they live very dangerously! They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Forsaken

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 1, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Series C

2nd Sunday of Lent Luke 13:31-35 Love Forsaken "At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, ’Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran