Sermons on Luke 6:13-16:

If You Want To Move Forward Then Retreat

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let's talk more about the 3 disciples of solitude, community, and ministry (Material adapted from Henri Nouwen in Leadership Journal Spring 1995, article entitled, "Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry")

HoHum: Bill Hybels- If we are involved in the marketplace at all, we are trained to believe that time is money. That’s why we talk about managing time, using it efficiently and profitably. Cram more in. Start earlier. Work later. Take work home. Use a laptop on the commuter train. Phone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 2, 2018

This message focuses on Romans 12:14, 17-21 which instructs us on how to deal with those who are persecuting us.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8 Scriptures: Romans 12:14, 17-21; Luke 6:12-16; Galatians 6:1-2 This is part eight of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be examining verses fourteen and seventeen through twenty-one as these verses all have a common theme. Next week I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022

The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, John 11:16, John 14:5, John 20:24-28, John 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 22, 2021

What happens when 12 ordinary men answer the call of 1 Almighty God?

Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving group determined to build a lighthouse to warn others of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

An Unexamined Belief Is Not Worth Having

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

Jesus instructs us to have faith and believe, but how do we do that with our doubts?

Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of ‘Doubting Thomas’. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the label of ‘Doubting’. Most people, no matter how non-religious, have heard about ‘Doubting Thomas’. You may be interested to know that in the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

Team Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 13, 2018

Who do you have around you? Did you know that there are people that were designed by God to do life with you? Did you also know that YOU were designed by God for others as well? This sermon outline examines the ministry team of Jesus and challenges us to choose well also!

Luke 5:1-11 (4) (10) INTRODUCTION • Today we find ourselves on the shores of Lake Gennesaret also called the Sea of Galilee and the Sea of Tiberias. Gennesaret is the more ancient name of the lake. This particular area has been widely known as extremely fertile. Josephus explains the region like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, John 15:16, John 1:45, Proverbs 18:24, Luke 5:1-11, Ephesians 1:11-12, Luke 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Ego : Edging God Out Through Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 5, 2018

When was the last time you had a one on one time of Solitude with the Lord? Are you too busy and thus Edging God out?

EGO: Edging God Out through Busyness How many of us woke up to an “alarm” this morning? Most of us; isn’t it? Have you really thought about why is it called the “alarm”? Come to think about it, what is alarm most commonly associated with? It is associated with a disaster to come, a danger ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-23, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13, Matthew 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plan - Mark 3:11-15 (Luke 6:12-13) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus never wrote anything that we know of. All the information we have came from the Apostles. Why?

Mark 3:7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the regions across the Jordan and around Tyre and Sidon. 9 Because of the crowd he told his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:11-15, Luke 6:12-13

The Qualifying Round - Mark 3:16-19 (Luke 6:12-16) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus selected 12 men who, by all appearances, were deeply unqualified. But he was very deliberate about who he selected. Why did he chose the men he choose?

Mark 3:13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons. 16 These are the twelve he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:12-16

Prayer And The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2023

We have access to grace and eternal life with the Blessed Trinity precisely because of their obedience, and our imitation of them by the obedience of faith.

Saturday of the 29th Week in Course 2023 Our Lord frequently prayed at night, perhaps because His fame spread so widely in a short time that people desperate for help surrounded Him every day (except perhaps the Sabbath). So what did He do when praying? We can learn a great deal from His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 19:2-5, Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Catholic

A Controversy, A Courtroom, And A Commissioning.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2022

The Lord of the Sabbath appoints Apostles.

A CONTROVERSY, A COURTROOM, AND A COMMISSIONING. Luke 6:1-16. LUKE 6:1-5. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Luke 6:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

Luke 6:12-16 - Choosing Of The 12 Apostles

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 12, 2024

After a dedicated time of retreat and prayer, Jesus chooses 12 from among his followers to be his ambassadors. Although none of them seem qualified, time has proven out their faithfulness to the call.

Some Sundays start out a little more hectic than others. Here I am, supposed to preach today, and I left my Bible at home. I was not off to a good start. Fortunately, my dear wife got it to me in time for the first service, but my brain has been a little mushy ever since. So, we're going to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Thomas Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Thomas' story shows that even the strongest believers can struggle with doubt. However, Jesus meets us where we are and strengthens our faith. Thomas' transformation from doubt to bold faith is an encouragement to everyone who struggles to believe.

CHARACTER STUDY OF THOMAS (DIDYMUS) – THE DOUBTING DISCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:24-29 "Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:16, John 14:5, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Matthias Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Matthias' life teaches us about faithfulness, patience, and divine selection. Though he was not initially among the Twelve, his commitment positioned him for God's appointment.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MATTHIAS – REPLACED JUDAS ISCARIOT AS AN APOSTLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:23-26 "So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, 'Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:23-26, Psalm 109:8, Acts 1:15-22, Luke 6:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God