Sermons on Luke 7:23:

Doubt, Dignity, And Discovery

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Often we are not credible because we do not accept others’ doubt as real, nor do we permit them to retain their dignity. We are called simply to invite them on a voyage of discovery where they will find that their hurts are healed.

What do you do when you try to help, and those you are helping are not sure they want that help? What do you say when someone has a need, you propose an answer to that need, but they don’t believe that what you want to give will really do any good? How do you help people who are not sure they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The One Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 5, 2010

Thoughts about the power of Christ on Resurrection Sunday, and who He was, and what He did for us.

Text: Luke 7:11-23, Title: The One, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Babi prophecy of the coming one, Bahá'u'lláh, see below B. Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering in Galilee, given the Sermon on the Plain, then traveled through several of the towns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 7:11-28 Did John Doubt?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 22, 2013

As I have been preparing this message I found that there are many bible scholars that think that verse 19 shows that John the Baptist begin to doubt that Jesus wasn't really the One that the O.T. scriptures foretold as Israel's Messiah. Remember John i

Luke 7:11-28 Did John doubt? ~ GOOD NEWS- THE GOSPEL 1-26-13 Today I want to bring a few thoughts to do with the account that we read of in Luke 7:11-28. As I have been preparing this message I found that there are many bible scholars that think that verse 19 shows that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Art Thou The One?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 30, 2016

To establish that Jesus was the Messiah of John the Baptist’s prophetic preaching, preparatory work and His manifestation unto the world had arrived. This lesson deals with the preacher's faithfulness.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Disciples’ Inquiry 2. The Disciples’ Investigation 3. The Disciples’ Intelligence Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Art Thou the One?” “Or should we look for another?” 2. In our first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Properly Aligned Life

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 9, 2019

God has a plan for every life. Many times we miss that plan by aspiring to be something different than what we were created for. This message encourages us to "Stay In Our Lane."

Luke 7:1-23 I. HUMILITY A. Others may try to boost you. - Luke 7:4-5 1. Be Thankful, Be a Reflector B. Don’t believe your own press - Luke 7:6-7 1. In fact… Don’t even read your own press 2. Stay focused on pleasing God and ministering to others II. UNDERSTANDING AUTHORITY A. The centurion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23, Psalm 33:12, Matthew 5:16, Mark 4:40, Luke 12:28, Mark 8:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Disruption Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 15, 2019

Jesus had a lot of opposition from the spiritual leaders of His day. It makes us ask, If Jesus came to Church today would He be accepted? I read this week that if Jesus preached the message coming out of most pulpits today He wouldn’t have been crucified. Let’s see how Jesus handled this opposition.

Luke 7:11-35 Introduction: Jesus had a lot of opposition from the spiritual leaders of His day. It makes us ask, If Jesus came to Church today would He be accepted? I read this week that if Jesus preached the message coming out of most pulpits today He wouldn’t have been crucified. Let’s see how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-35, Luke 7:11-17, Luke 7:23, Luke 12:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Signs Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

John questions if Jesus is truly the Messiah. Jesus instructs John’s disciples to tell John what is happening and how the kingdom is evident.

Luke 7:18-35 “Signs of the Kingdom” INTRODUCTION Every one of us experience watershed events in our lives. These are times when our way of thinking, our perspective on life and the path that we follow is dramatically altered. For many Christians one of these events was when they began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth For A Troubled Soul Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 35 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second of three messages focusing on our future hope described in John 14.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Truth for a Troubled Soul” Part Two – John 14:12-15 REVIEW I. The Public Ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive one another with a servant’s humility. B. Love one another with God’s supernatural love. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-22, Luke 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus And John The Baptist (Doubt) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 8, 2018

Jesus and John the Baptist (Doubt) - Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). JESUS & JOHN’S DISCIPLES: • An anxious request (19-21) • An astute reply (21-23) (2). JESUS & THE MIXED CROWD: • An affirmation of John (24-28) • An angry rebuke (30-35) SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common. • Abraham, Sarah, Moses, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Coming Of The King Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible

ILLUST> So hey there, good to see you and welcome to this place called DCC. What a crazy weekend it has been already! We had our backpack bash yesterday which was absolute chaos, but thousands of people were fed, thousands of kids had lots of fun and received free loaded backpacks and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 5:43-47, Colossians 2:13-17

"John The Baptist: Bear Fruits Of Repentance” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“John the Baptist was a prophet of God sent to call Israel to repent. His message was a command for the people to “bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (Luke 3:8). The people were called to produce real change in their lives and not to depend on their national-ethnic identity (Matthew 3:9).”

I. The Call of the Prophet (3:1,2) II. The Content of the Gospel He Preached (vv.3-9) III. The Response Caused By the Gospel Message (vv.10-14) IV. The Character of the Prophet (vv.15-17) V. The Commitment to Christ of the prophet And the Repentant (vv.18-20) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20, Luke 7:18-30

The Dilemma Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If we care to avoid being tossed about by every wind of doctrine, we must be doubters who question, test, and evaluate, and be discerning as to what is of God and what is not. Doubt becomes a partner with faith in helping us discern the will of God.

It is a pain to struggle with doubt, but there is a great debate as to whether this is a helpful or harmful type of suffering. In Camelot, King Arthur says to Lancelot that he is satisfied he did the right thing in starting the round table. Lancelot replies, "Your majesty, did you ever doubt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

When We Don’t Understand

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Divine Disappointment

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God