Sermons on Luke 2:40-3:40:

What Will Be The Cost? Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always counting the cost? Good, you make a good disciple. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what it really cost us to follow the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Luke 14:28 (New International V

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always counting the cost? Good, you make a good disciple. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what it really cost us to follow the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Luke 14:28 (New International Version) "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Keep Our Spiritual Fervor

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration,

1. The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration, a spirit-led person is given the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Stronger

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 25, 2021

The story of Jesus casting out a demon in Luke 11 teaches us that Jesus has the power to release us from the power of Satan and indeed from everything that enslaves us. The story also shows us how Jesus deals with reproach and the necessity of positively choosing Jesus.

INTRODUCTION We are continuing our series in Luke. Today, we have the story of Jesus casting out a demon. I suspect that this story might not be the first choice of many preachers. Casting out demons probably seems very alien to many of us. But this story appears in Matthew, Mark and Luke and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26, Luke 9:39-42, Psalm 69:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Finanical Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Jesus wants you to use your final days and your money to win friends for your future: “And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

This morning I want to put a bow on our series, Margin, by examining Jesus’ words on the important subject of money. In week one, we learned the value of contentment. In week two, we learned the value of saving for a rainy day. Last week, we saw something of the joy of giving. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Have Here Is…failure To Communicate”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award nomi

“What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate” “What We Have Here is…Failure To Communicate.” Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember this famous line from the authoritarian captain played by character actor Strother Martin in the 1967 movie, “Cool Hand Luke.” Paul Newman’s academy award ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 7, 2003

Third message in the series "God’s Lost and Found from Luke 15. This message deals with the prodigal son and the fact that when we stray awy from God we don’t cease being His child. He welcomes us home with open arms.

We started, several weeks ago, a series of messages on God’s Lost and Found from Luke chapter 15. We came to realize that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable with three different parts, or examples that each illustrates the love of the Lord Jesus for those that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 30, 2018

The story of the widow's mite has been used to show Christians what their attitude toward giving should be. This message challenges that traditional and longstanding teaching.

Growing up I don’t think I heard a teaching about the widow’s mite that did not take the widow and make her the standard by which all of us are to give when it comes to our giving. “This poor widow woman came to the altar and gave her last mite. She did that for the Lord! What an example she is to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44, Leviticus 19:17-19, Matthew 6:1-2, Luke 20:39-47, Luke 21:1-5, Matthew 22:34-46, Matthew 23:1-14, Micah 6:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Friendship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2004

Euripides (C. 484-406 B.C.) said, “Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.” In Luke 5, we see a man who was fortunate to have 4 real friends, who cared deeply about him. They provide a valuable lesson to us.

TRUE FRIENDSHIP LUKE 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: Euripides (C. 484-406 B.C.) said, “Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.” In Luke 5, we see a man who was fortunate to have four real friends, who cared deeply about him. They provide a valuable lesson to us as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Take It Anymore

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

Every person on the face of the earth will get to a place sometime in life where they will say, "I can’t take it anymore." What do you do when you get o the junction? Jesus was there in Luke 22, what did He do? Let’s find out.

I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! Jamie Wright • Maranatha Fellowship Church I can’t take it anymore. Have you ever heard anybody say that? Have you ever said that? This is the only way I know how to say it. It’s that point that you get to when you feel like you are going crazy. People come up to me ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 2, 2010

Prayers are made all day long all over the world by all religions and even in hell, remember the rich man prayed in Luke 16 that Abraham would send the poor beggar to give him one drop of water. Most of all these prayers or perhaps none are ever answered.

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Who Is That Nameless Man?

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Dec 23, 2011

there is one more person hiding in this Christmas story. – Luke does not mention him directly. We do not know his name either, yet we can see him there quite clearly. He is a well-known person, standing in the background of this sentence: “There was no ro

We often have a feeling that the people we know, or the events we experience on a regular basis cannot surprise us with anything new and therefore they cannot enrich our lives anymore. Christmas is just like that. Only children can still be amazed by everything that is happening during that time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Failure Of Human Leadership Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2019

Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43.

Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43. Forgive Them Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2019

Luke says we're to be "servants" of the Word, not be critics of it or think we're over it. WHY? Because the Word of God is Divine/Eternal, because it's superior to us, and because it is the final authority. The Bible is the embodiment of knowledge and truth.

SERVANTS OF THE WORD Luke 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW THE BIBLE 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Broken Alabaster Box

Contributed by Etienne Lombard on Aug 19, 2016

Encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, why she was thankful to him and how a sinner can repent. This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11

A Broken Alabaster Box This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11. Luke 7 : 40-48 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Adventist

God Is Love, And We Are Not

Contributed by Randall Long on May 30, 2019

A lot of us go through life with a watered-down idea of what God's love is. We will look at two incidents from the Gospel of Luke in which someone met that love face to face to help us understand both His love and His holiness.

There is a saying that appears a few times in the Old Testament. Proverbs 9:10 puts it like this: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom". Other verses use slightly different wording, but they all declare the value of the "fear of the LORD". I was troubled by that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 8:26-39, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance