Sermons on Luke 4:13-32:

Jesus Spoke With Authority

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

The modern mind doesn't like to submit to authority, but if you don't recognize Jesus's authority, you don't recognize Jesus.

Three weeks ago we left off of our series on the early ministry of Jesus as he was walking out of his home town, Nazareth, very much alone, having been violently rejected by the people of the synagogue where he grew up. What a tragic story. We don’t know that he ever went back. If you missed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Devoted To Good Works

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

If we follow Jesus, he will call us to service of others

I am endlessly fascinated by Jesus Christ. I have been seriously studying the New Testament for more than 4 decades, and I am still coming to new appreciations of the life he lived. Over and over again, as I come to understand what we have written about him, I am stretched as I see how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 10:24, Hebrews 13:16  (view more)  (view less)

Not Us??

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

A hometown prophet is never accepted in his home

We just heard that Jesus went home to Nazareth to visit the family. By then, he was well-known as a teacher and rabbi and healer. You would have expected there would be a parade or a celebration that the hometown boy was back home. Because of his fame as a preacher and healer, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

A Love Story

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 23, 2023

Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; most likely filled with joy and gladness.

Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; filled with joy and gladness. Did you feel no one would ask for you to marry them? Did you feel as an outcast by so many in this world? Did you begin to wonder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Jubilee

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Have you noticed that some words when spoken are spirit lifting? Repeat after me: Hallelujah Rejoice Jubilee How about this: Salvation

Today we are going to look at scripture that tells us about rest, freedom, healing, sight and favor. But first: • Did you learn something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? I know I did! • It is my prayer every week that something happens while you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

How Extreme Attacks Can Reveal The Depth Of Your Godliness And Anointing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 22, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principle that the more extreme the attacks, the more extreme we are in our godliness and anointing.

As believers, we are often taught to expect persecution and opposition as a natural consequence of our faith. In fact, Jesus Himself warned us that we would face persecution and hardship because of our commitment to Him (John 15:18-21). However, what we often fail to realize is that the intensity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

The Devil's Sos: Suggest, Offer, Suggest Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 29, 2024

Friends, today we journey with Jesus into the wilderness, where he faced a fierce desert battle against the whispers of the enemy. Let's explore how we can overcome the devil's temptations, just as our Savior did.

Sermon Title: The Devil's SOS: Suggest, Offer, Suggest Opening Passage: Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: Friends, as we bask in the afterglow of Christmas, our hearts filled with the joy of the season, it's easy to forget that even the Son of God faced trials. In the wilderness, after the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 4:9, Matthew 6:33, Luke 4:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Agenda Vs God's Agenda

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 29, 2024

Jesus has a vision for his ministry and the people have another, a different vision. The people’s own expectations have deafened them to the fulfillment of the scriptures. They are so caught up in their own agenda they cannot hear, let alone participate in, God’s agenda.

“What’s your plan for the day?” It’s a question I often ask my wife; usually on the weekend. But sometimes in the evenings after work I’ll say, “What’s your plan for this evening?” What’s your plan for the weekend? They seem like innocent enough questions and often they are. I’m really interested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Temptations -- Jesus' And Ours Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 1, 2025

Temptation is our awful struggle not to lose ourselves and our potential to lose ourselves. Temptation also highlights God’s mercy and grace in our lives in the wilderness for forty minutes, hours, days or years.

In today’s Gospel reading, we encounter the most human and common experience: temptation, which Jesus also experienced in a very profound way. The temptations of Jesus are found in all four Gospels. But we are accustomed to thinking that Jesus was tempted three times before his public ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-13, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority And Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2024

Jesus, the Living Word, demonstrates His authority over every aspect of life and how this truth transforms us.

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority and Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, John 1:14, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 5:1-13, Luke 4:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s It All About Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Taking our Christmas Celebration beyond the tree and presents

Advent # 1 What’s it all about anyway? Rumors not withstanding, I really do like the Christmas season! Bev started getting out the decorations this week. On Saturday, we’ll head out to get a tree. I’ve already got most of the gifts for which I am responsible. Three of our four kids will make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oppression Defeated.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 20, 2022

Jesus is anointed to defeat any stronghold of oppression. A stronghold is something that has been around a while. Strongholds don’t get nervous over your self-will and or your self-determination. The very word stronghold indicates its here to stay.

Oppression Defeated. Acts 10:34-38KJV One man stated—Men ablaze are invincible. The stronghold of Satan is proof against everything but fire. Most of us are familiar with this song—it’s the theme from the television show Friends. But have you ever caught the lyrics to the song? They read, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointing Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 26, 2022

The flow of the anointing can be seen throughout the Bible and every significant revival in church history. Simply put, if there were no anointing, there would be no revival. The anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying power of God.

Scripture Text: Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION Revival & Anointing Go Together DEFINITIONS: Websters ANOINT', v.t. [L. ungo.] To pour oil upon; to smear or rub over with oil or unctuous substances; also to spread over, as oil. To consecrate by unction or the use of oil. • Thou shalt anoint the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, James 5:14, Acts 3:1-9, 1 Kings 8:1-11, Joshua 1:1-2, Joshua 1:5, Joshua 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Chronos: James #7 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Wise in the world competes with wisdom of the Lord and our call to be peacemakers.

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Our Way

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2022

The First Week of Lent 2022

He is our Way Scripture Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13. Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we are in the first week of Lent and we read from the Gospel of Saint Luke (Luke 4:1-13): “Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other