Sermons on Luke 6:22-25:

Is Jesus Your Teacher? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004

If a fully trained student is like his teacher, we need to seriously consider who we allow to hold that position in our life and in our children’s lives.

In this part of Luke’s gospel we see how Jesus began to get into trouble with the religious leaders. Chapter 5 tells us how he touches a leper and later announces to a man that his sins are forgiven, then he demonstrates his authority to forgive by healing the man. He doesn’t fast like he’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Top Priority In Life?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2004

The blessings and woes Jesus speaks are spoken toward people whose priorities aren’t all the same.

Luke 6:17-26 WHAT IS YOUR TOP GOAL IN LIFE? What is your top priority in your life? What is your number one goal? We all have different goals, different priorities, things that are important to us, things that we would like to achieve in our lives. We might not formally put them down on paper, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Service To Humanity Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Nov 1, 2013

New concept introduction! There are some who love to be of service and others are content to absorb good feelings in church. for the "doers of the Word," this is good news. Audio is available Sundays at 9AM (central) at www.newstalk1290.com.

Message Service to Humanity Nov 3, 2013 Two police officers saw an old woman staggering down the street. They stopped to see if she was okay, when they realized she had far too much to drink. Instead of taking her to jail, they decide to just drive her home. They put her in the back seat of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: *other

"What Makes A Saint?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2014

A sermon for All Saints.

Luke 6:20-31 "What Makes a Saint?" One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As he looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

True Disciples Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 31, 2011

A disciple is simply a pupil not necessarily a true disciple of Christ even though they follow Christ.

When someone says they are Christian, what do you think they mean?? There are too many definitions of Christianity out there. Which one is right? Let me ask this important question: What is the main root word of the word “Christian”?? Since the main root of the word Christian is Christ, the only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' call on our lives is biblically radical.

Luke 6:20-26 “Blessed are the Poor” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told, beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went…and stood on a level place. A large ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sermon On The Plateau Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 20 through 36

Luke 6: 20 – 36 The Sermon on the Plateau 20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “ Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed! What Does It Really Mean? Dws#5 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 17, 2008

Greek word study on the word blessed.

*******SERMON OUTLINE******* Blessed! What Does It Really Mean? Intro... How many blessed people are in here tonight? I know that we all say we’re blessed and highly favored of the Lord, But do we really know what it means to be blessed? Tonight I want to look at two entirely different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-22, John 20:26-29

Jesus And Suffering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?

Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed List: Rich Man - Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 13, 2008

First in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 6: 17-20; 24 Dr. Michael W. Snow August 10, 2008 I’m sure that by now many of you have seen the movie “The Bucket List.” It’s the story of two men who meet by chance as hospital roommates. As the story develops, we soon discover that one of the men is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed List:: Cravings Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 20, 2008

2nd in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Cravings of the Heart Luke 6 17-20a; 21a; 25a Dr. Michael Snow August 17, 2008 I want to begin this morning with a little quiz. I want to see if all of our contemporary advertising really works. See if you can identify the following products by their advertising slogans. Easy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

We continue with the message of kindness as we look at Luke 6 and speak of Giving Away our lives.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Conspire to give away kindness purposefully A boy came home one day to find his mother sitting at the table with a homeless man. Apparently she had gone shopping, met the tramp along the way, and invited him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 3, 2012

Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

John 6: 24 – 35 / More Intro: I want you to imagine this morning that you are a solitary traveler in a lonely desert. As you travel, you become very thirsty. Just ahead you see a rusty old pump at the edge of an oasis. Handing on the pump is a note that reads, “I have buried a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Saints Go Marching In

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 2, 2015

Christians are not isolated individuals who live in the world alone. We are connected. We pause to remember those who have passed on, but in whose memory we hold dear. We also remember their impact on us and our own impact as people of God.

handing it to a clerk at the cash register. “Was it a gift?” asked the clerk. “No, I bought it for myself,” he said, “and I made a mistake. “Didn’t you like the translation? Or the format?” “Oh no,” the man said, “the format was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Anglican