Sermons on Luke 14:34-40:

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Or Break A Dad

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2001

In this message we will look at Luke 15 and we will see the ways we make and break our dads (also how we make and break our heavenly Father).

"HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK A DAD" TEXT: LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boy Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002

Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

God The Patient Gardener Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 24, 2006

Do you ever picture God as a vindictive judge who can’t wait to throw judgment at sinners? This and other misconceptions about God are addressed in Luke 13.

God - The Patient Gardener - Luke 13:1-35 What are some common misconceptions about God? 1. That God rises above all religions and a piece of God is found in each 2. God is "the big man upstairs" who is not really involved in affairs here on earth 3. Good things happen to good people, bad things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006

Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Isn't Fair Lord

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A meditation in 2 parts - a Christian complaining about how awful Christmas has become, & God’s response. I included the Christmas story from Luke in the service.

A CHRISTIAN AT PRAYER Lord it just isn’t fair the way they treat us at Christmas time. We’d worked hard to put on the specials this year. Harder than ever perhaps. Did they come – did they heckers like. And the crowds down in town this year seemed bigger too Lord. From the moment they switched ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Luke 3:16

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: LUKE 3:15-18 TITLE: “THE POWER OF JESUS” OPEN: A Last week we began a new series: “Discovering Jesus: The Other 3:16’s” 1. We said that most of us know John 3:16 quite well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful Witnesses Of The Ascension

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008

A sermon on the Ascension of our Lord preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. Text is Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-11

Easter 7A/Ascension Observed Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53 “Powerful Witnesses of the Ascension” 5/4/2008 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa Ascension Day is one of the few remaining main festivals of the Christian church year that hasn’t really been touched by our secular American ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The 4 Points: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter Denies Jesus (Luke Chapter 22 Verses 54-62). - Sermon By Gordon Curley Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 18, 2024

THE 4 POINTS: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter denies Jesus (Luke chapter 22 verses 54-62). - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: English Word #1: ‘debt’: English Word #2: ‘trespass’: English Word #3: ‘sin’: (1). Peter’s love! (2). Peter’s failure! (3). Peter’s hope. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The most famous prayer on the planet, • Also contains the most well-known verses of the Bible. • It is a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Brethren

Mary; Her Account Of Christmas. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 21, 2010

A narrative of Mary recounting her Christmas. This comes mainly from Lukes account (NIV Bible)of her story, those things she treasured and pondered in her heart.

Mary mother of the Christ: a narrative of her Christmas account: Luke1:26-2:19. (Narrator) There was undertaken an eye witness account of the things that were fulfilled at the time of Christ, these were handed down from eyewitnesses, the Apostle Luke carefully investigated everything from ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Transfiguration: Moses And Us

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Feb 9, 2010

On Transfiguration Sunday, we go all the way back to Deuteronomy and Numbers to see how God deals with sin, and in Luke, we see how big God's grace really is

Sermon 021410 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 In the Winter of 1966, a voters registration card arrived in the mail at the home of Vernon Dahmer. On the surface, something like this is no big deal, it happens every day. But this was different, for a number of reasons. It was different because Vernon ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #5 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. This one from Luke 10:25-37 focuses on the Good Samaritan asking the question, "To whom are you a neighbor?"

Who is my Neighbor? (The Good Samaritan) Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: February 5, 2012 Video – Mr. Roger’s neighborhood song through the years (Youtube video) link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vV_we0kSls INTRODUCTION: Did you ever wonder why that song was popular for so many years? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Story: Nunc Dimittis Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

The last of Luke's four songs celebrating the incarnation of Christ is the Song of Simeon. The righteous priest long anticipated the birth of the one who would bring salvation to the Jews and to the whole world.

Introduction Well, I was really thinking about another carol for all of us to sing together this morning but I thought maybe I would give you a break. The only reason is because I want your voices rested so you can join us for caroling at the Golden Living Center and Bristol Manor after church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seperation From Christ, Not Possible! Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2013

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, A sermon from Romans 8:35-37, but also using Luke 15, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, as a good lesson.

A son once left home against his parents will and went to live in California. You know, the California everyone dreams about, the beaches, the movie stars. The California that is in movies, and you hear about in songs. Well, then there is the real California. Soon he was out of money, out of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Salvation Army