Sermons on Luke 4:1-20:

The Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009

1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Creciendo En El Favor De Dios

Contributed by Arnoldo Torres on Nov 21, 2009

Cuando Jesús vino a la tierra vino a anunciar un nuevo tiempo de Dios para nuestras vidas, y junto con la evangelio, la libertad, la sanidad, la prosperidad, también trajo el año del FAVOR del Señor para nosotros

Cuando Jesús vino a la tierra vino a anunciar un nuevo tiempo de Dios para nuestras vidas, y junto con la evangelio, la libertad, la sanidad, la prosperidad, también trajo el año del FAVOR del Señor para nosotros Es importantísimo para nuestra vida como cristiano, experimentar “MAS” el favor de ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009

If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation's Road

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009

Temptation always follows the same road. And Thomas isn’t the only one who doubts!

TEMPTATION’S ROAD LUKE 4:1-13 Luke 4:1-13 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, "If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Ministering In Power

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Holy Spirit comes upon believers to empower them for service; to do the works that Jesus Himself performed.

“Ministering in Power” Luke 4:1-2, 14-19 • This temptation of Jesus in the wilderness took place prior to any of His earthly ministry. • Jesus was full of the Spirit when He went into the wilderness. • Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. • While in the wilderness, Jesus faced heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What He Did He Wants To Do

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus came to do great things and that hasn’t changed. He is still the same.

 Talk about respecting these men and women.  Talk about others that you respect. o I respect my parents for raising 8 kids and instilling values in our lives. o I respect the men and women of the military who fight to keep us free. o I respect the national and local elected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009

Epiphany 3(C) - Jesus declares: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled". Believers are filled with God’s Spirit to proclaim God’s message.

“TODAY THIS SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED…” (Outline) January 25, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 3 -- Luke 4:14-21 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus Christ came and lived on this earth as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Jesus also came as the word made flesh. We gather together around this very living word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan's Fishing Trip

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

Let’s look this morning how to have victory over temptation and not become one of Satan’s catches.

SATAN’S FISHING TRIP ALLAN H. KIRCHER www.planttheseedministries.org I have Satan’s name up here, by no means to glorify him, but we do need to recognize as Christians that he is our Lord and Savior’s arch enemy. Satan is prevalent in our lives in a daily basis. We need to know how to claim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009

This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is Written!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 13, 2009

This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in o

IT IS WRITTEN! This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in out hearts and lives. We need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

“We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION--Luke 4:1-13 Proposition: “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil." Objective: My purpose is challenge people to be alert to the truth that God will assist in experiencing victory over temptation. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Is Now

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

Jesus shares in His first Inaugural Address that now is the point in history for Jesus’ ministry of redemption to begin and do God’s will.

THE TIME IS NOW-- Luke 4:14-21 Proposition: “Jesus shares in His first Inaugural Address that now is the point in history for Jesus’ ministry of redemption to begin and do God’s will. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the time is now to trust Christ as Savior and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Back Home In Nazareth Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 29, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ experience when He returned to is hometown of Nazareth.

There is something unique about visiting your hometown after being gone for a while. As you drive through and visit those familiar places from your childhood you experience a flood of different emotions. I have to tell you from experience that it is very strange. You experience a very strange ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Overcome The Temptations Of The Devil?

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

All of us go through temptations. Even Jesus did. In this sermon, you will learn as to how Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

How to overcome the temptations of the devil? Introduction How many of us sitting here face temptations in our day to day lives? When I interact with teenagers and young people, they often ask me this question – “I face a lot of temptations. How can I overcome temptations from Satan?” Before I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In A Fallen, Broken World

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009

We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Church Of God