Sermons on Luke 17:1-31:

Time To Engage: "Secret Discipleship”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 19, 2025

There are no 007 Christians. Therefore, it’s time to come out of the darkness and into the light of Jesus. In this message we’ll look at how this is our reasonable service, an essential necessity of belief, and an absolute demand in our journey of faith.

Time to Engage: The Journey to Discipleship “Secret Discipleship” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zGVHkfAZug As you may be aware, we’re into our series on discipleship, which is taken from the third word of the vision that God gave us last year entitled, “Exchange, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:9-10, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 17:15-17, Psalm 107:2, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Pray Specifically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2024

Jesus urges us to be specific in prayer (Adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 9 of the same title)

HoHum: Read Mark 10:46-52 Bob Hostetler encourages us to think of it this way: Bartimaeus heard the sounds of the crowd approaching from his spot on the roadside near Jericho. He couldn’t see them, however. He was blind. He was a familiar sight to others on their way in and out of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 11:3, Luke 17:5-6, Psalm 38:9, Luke 22:43, Acts 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A World Is In Rebellion As In The Days Of Noah Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

The world today is reminiscent of the days of Noah, as described in the Bible.

The world today is reminiscent of the days of Noah, as described in the Bible. In Genesis 6:5, it is written, "The Lord saw that the wickedness of humanity was widespread on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil all the time." Just like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27, Genesis 6:5

Sermon # 12 - God's Grace And Man's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 15, 2024

God’s grace and His justice are like two sides of the same coin. Both go hand in hand and if we underplay one or overplay the other, we will err and miss out on God’s eternal reward. The life of Lot and his family will help us understand this better.

We read in Genesis 19:16, When Lot still hesitated, the angels seized his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters and rushed them to safety outside the city, for the LORD was merciful. (NLT) Most of us are familiar with the incident of the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16, Habakkuk 1:13, Genesis 19:24-25, Hebrews 10:31, Ezekiel 16:49, Luke 17:28, Romans 1:21, Zechariah 1:3, Genesis 19:26, Genesis 19:17, Genesis 19:29, Genesis 19:22, Genesis 19:23-26, Luke 17:32, 1 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon: The Day Of The Lord Will Come

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 27, 2024

The prophets in the Old Testament, the Psalmist and John the Revelator tell the story of the day of the Lord. The day of the Lord will be the time, Christ return to judge the world and consummate all things.

Sermon: The Day of the Lord Will Come Luke 17:26-37 “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat, and the flood came and destroyed them all. “And the world will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-37, Genesis 19:1-10, Genesis 13:10-13, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Methodist

Ten Healed, One Saved

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 2, 2024

Jesus healed ten lepers, and here we look at the difference between the 9 who valued their healing, and the one who valued the healer.

Good Morning. A thought came to me as I was reviewing the lessons this week. Will there be pain in heaven? If you do a Bible search, you find that Revelation 21:4 which tells us NO! We could end it there, but closer inspection of that verse says that that reference is about emotional pain, since it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Shooting The Wounded

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Everybody comfortable? Good! Now, I’m going to ask something very strange of you today. Since you are good and comfortable, go ahead and move to another seat. In another row or across the aisle. Sometimes, a slight change in perspective can make all the difference!

Shooting the wounded Last week after church, Lisa told me a story of a person who had been hurt by people at the church she was attending. Uncomfortable yet? Don’t worry it wasn’t CPC! She finished telling the story and the first words out of my mouth were: Shootin’ the wounded! On May 21st 2004 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-17, Luke 17:1

Year-End Sermon - Remember. Forget.

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 31, 2023

Even as we come the end of this year, let me remind two important things you need to do before you close this year. 1. Remember and be thankful 2. Forget your past and move on

We are in the last day and the last Sunday of the year 2023. Do you know this year started on a Sunday and is also ending on a Sunday. Jan 1 was a Sunday and Jan 31st is a Sunday. "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8) Normally at the end of the year we have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18, Deuteronomy 8:2, Luke 17:11-20, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Daniel 6:10, Luke 18:10-12, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 18:23-30, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Looking Back Or Looking Forward

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-33, Genesis 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Philemon Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian forgiveness is the surrendering one's rights for the spiritual and temporal benefit of another.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 17:3-4, Luke 23:34, John 21:15-19, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powerful Prayers: Praying The Scriptures & Delighting In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024

Two types of prayer discussed by Jeanne Guyon in her classic book "Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ" are examined for how to go deeper with God in relationship.

"James Duncan, preaching with great unction and power, was asked what was the secret of such powerful preaching. "The secret," he said, was "thirteen hours of consecutive prayer." When asked the secret of his spiritual power, Charles Spurgeon said: "Knee work! Knee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, John 14:27, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2024

Some signs of the times, of the end of the age (Points 2 through 5 are from Billy Graham in an article called "Peace with God" and reprinted in Decision Magazine January 2000)

HoHum: So aliens come to earth and there's a huge televised event with all the world leaders in attendance. The Pope asks, "Do you know of Jesus Christ?” The aliens say, "Do we Ever? Awesome guy!! Swings by the planet every couple of years to say Hi!” The Pope exclaims, "Every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Luke 17:26-30, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 24:12-13, Matthew 24:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024

It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

In The Beginning - The Great Reset Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 19, 2024

GOD’s Creation was given free will, but they chose to sin. When evil and wickedness abounded, GOD had enough. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD, and was spared judgment for his household, and the remnant of creation. This is the account of the GREAT RESET

2024.02.18. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING – THE GREAT RESET William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD’s Creation was given free will, and because of sin, wickedness became rampant on the earth. The thoughts of mankind were evil and GOD had enough. But, Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD, and was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22, Psalm 25:14, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:20, Luke 17:26-27, 2 Peter 3:2-14, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chose Hell Or Salvation

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 20, 2023

Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid detail.

Chose Hell or Salvation Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Psalm 139:1-3 Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2