Sermons on Luke 4:14-44:

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002

When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

 BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For The Future

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

We live in a time where the Body of Christ must realize that WE are the hope for the future. The spirit of God dwells within us and we must take it to those who have no hope.

Hope For The Future - I would like to speak this evening on a subject that of all subjects probably defines best what I see this ministry defined as. If somebody where to say, “David, could you very briefly tell me in a sentence what the impact of your ministry would be” it would be the essence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Year Of Our Lord

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 5, 2002

A call to pass on the freedom of the year of Jubilee to others lost in sin.

The Year of our Lord 1-6-02 AM Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Call To Mission

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 19, 2002

As title

A call to mission – based loosely on Luke 4:17-18 I have a problem. Here I am stood in front of the joint congregations of Canford Heath and Longfleet. I have a sermon that I could have preached at either Church on a morning with only slight changes to the introduction. And before anybody says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Three Big Temptations In Life Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 21, 2002

In the story of the temptation of Jesus we see three general kinds of temptation that we still face.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 7 Three Big Temptations in Life Luke 4: 1-14 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation - A Blessing Or A Curse

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on Temptation from the Temptation of christ

TEMPTATION - A BLESSING OR A CURSE TEXT - Luke 4: 1 - 15 INTRO. - I want to speak on one of the inescapable facts of life and something that fills the pages of Scripture. I want to speak on the subject of temptation. Temptation is something that we all must face and was something that our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bondages

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 31, 2002

For bondages to be broken we must deal with sin: that we have committed and that which has been committed against us, then we can be free.

Breaking Bondages VCC August 19, 2000 Intro:God Wants Us Free! Last week we saw the importance of dealing with sin issues. Acts 10:38,39 -- “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Asserting the mission of a new church

The Main Thing Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-21 It was early on the morning of the sabbath. Bearded men in long robes passed behind and between rows of pillars as they took their seats in the room, which was lit by a clutter of low-hanging lamps. In the center of the room was an angled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Fault Is Found-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

Part 4 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Fault Is Found—5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

Part 5 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-V—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Jenny pregnant/Involved in a car accident & falls into a deep coma/Asleep for nearly 6 months/When she wakes up she sees that she is no longer pregnant— frantically asks the doctor about her baby. The doctor replies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing The Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Aug 27, 2001

This sermon calls us, as disciples of Christ, to bear His message and continue His ministry throughout the world today.

Continuing The Ministry of Jesus: Kingdom Ministry August 19, 2001 Dilovar goes back to his village to proclaim the gospel. He knew the risks… but he was willing to go thru whatever was necessary. - this was an old village… hundreds of years old. The leaders were typically older men, so for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24, Luke 4:18-19

4 Epiphany C Jesus Comes Home

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

It is hard to come home, but why did Jesus come looking for a fight?

4 Epiphany C Luke 4:21-30 28 January 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If you grew up in a small town, you know about small town rivalries. The hockey teams that play just a little tougher when playing a certain town. The anger at the boys because the girls want to date boys from the other town. Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking The Desert With Purpose

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

Can there be a purpose to barren times in our Christian walk ? In this message we consider the example of Jesus as he triumphed in the desert of temptation.

Walking the desert with purpose Deserts are unfamiliar places to most, if not all, of us. The term applies to the regions of the earth characterised by less than 10" of ANNUAL rainfall. Daytime temperatures can be 55C(131F) in the shade dropping to freezing at night as the desert floor radiates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Fault Is Found—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2001

Part 1 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND—Luke 4:16-30 Traveler/Lost in desert of Saudi Arabia/He began walking—Thirsty—Feeling faint/Reduced to crawling/On the verge of passing out when he spies a tent about 500 yards in front of him. Barely conscious, he reaches the tent & calls out, "Water..." A Bedouin appears & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Fault Is Found—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2001

Part 2 of a 5 part sermon exploring those things forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-II Luke 4:16-30 The professors of mathematics & physics were staring away at the flag pole in front of the front of the college building. The professor of English walking by asked, "What seems to be the problem?" "We," said the professor of mathematics, "were wondering how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist