Sermons on Luke 7:42:

The Importance Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Anointed

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 15, 2018

In the Gospels we see two separate but distinct accounts of Jesus being anointed by women. Today let's take a look at the reactions of the Pharisees, the disciples and the "anointers" and see how we measure up.

Please stand and repeat with me our current memory verse ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Commended By The Giver Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2018

This message looks at 3 different times that Jesus commended people for what they gave.

Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Easter Superlatives

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2018

The dictionary defines the word “superlatives” as “an expression of the highest degree of something.” The Easter story is full of superlatives. This sermon examines three of them.

Superlatives of the Easter Story Chuck Sligh April 1, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20. INTRODUCTION Illus. – A little boy had a tendency to exaggerate things in order to get ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 7:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping Without Words

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 29, 2016

A Sinner worships Jesus without speaking a word, but her tears speak what is in her heart.

TITLE: Worshipping Without Words TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 INTRO: Now, we look at another story that is recorded only in Luke. Sometimes this story gets confused with one in the other gospels, where Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus, but the two incidents take place at different times, in different places, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2016

To establish that the Jesus Christ had power while on earth to forgive sins; because He was not only the Son of Man, but also the Son of God – sharing His rightful place in the Godhead. This lesson deals with the deity of Christ! The great "I AM."

Outline. 1. The Pharisee’s Feast 2. The Savior’s Feet 3. The Sinner’s Forgiveness Remarks. 1. In our text Jesus was invited into a Pharisee’s house to dine. Jesus kept company with all kind of people. Some of nobility and others the Pharisees call sinners. Simon was going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-43, Luke 7:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Aqua Colored Film Of Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

Beloved, see others as Christs sees them. See others and yourself through his eyes. Allow him to remove the aqua colored film of sin and allow yourself and others to shine brightly in the light of the S-O-N.

I recently read a story about Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut who spoke about a tag sale ... a garage sale ... that he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror that they had received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it .... was that it had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Anglican

Uncommon Worship

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 9, 2016

All worship should flow from a heart that realizes the uniqueness of God's salvation to each individual.

Introduction: This morning our Lord received an invitation to the house of a Pharisee named Simon. Close scrutiny of the text revealed that Simon and the other religion folk sought to examine Jesus. But instead, Simon became the patient with an ego virus. A sinful woman of the city, displayed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Love Of A Forgiven Woman, And The Inclusivity Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2016

Nurturing our relationship with Jesus is an essential part of our Christian formation.

1. A FORGIVEN WOMAN’S ACT OF LOVE. Luke 7:36-50. This incident ties in with two earlier episodes, illustrating Jesus’ conquest over sickness (Luke 7:1-10), death (Luke 7:11-17) - and now sin. The unnamed woman is identified as “a sinner” (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:39; Luke 7:47). This tells us nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sittin With A Sinner Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

Jesus loves everyone regardless of sin in our lives.

Luke 7:36-50 I. The Proud verse the Humble - Story of date with Bridget - Our pride often will drive us to shun people not like us A. The Pharisee was proud 1. He refused to have Jesus feet washed 2. He refused to greet Jesus with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Need Revival? Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Life has a way of wearing us down but Jesus calls us to experience renewal and revival.

America’s Greatest Need (Billy Graham) The most popular mega-preacher/evangelist of our time, Billy Graham, while being interviewed by a cultural magazine, was asked what he perceived to be America’s greatest need. His answer somewhat shocked the interviewer especially coming from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Sittin With A Sinner

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Jesus loves the sinner

Luke 7:36-50 I. The Proud verse the Humble - Story of date with Bridget - Our pride often will drive us to shun people not like us A. The Pharisee was proud 1. He refused to have Jesus feet washed 2. He refused to greet Jesus with respect 3. He showed his disdain by wanting to prove Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

At The Heart Of The Matter It Is Really A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 3, 2004

Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus.

AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER IT’S REALLY A MATTER OF THE HEART LUKE 7:36-50 CPS: Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus. Introduction Today we are beginning our August emphasis: Finding soul satisfaction in God. Deep down we all want to be satisfied—content. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar illustrates the HEART of Worship.

Purpose Series #6 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 INTRODUCTION: This is the 6th week of our study in “Beginning Life Together.” This study is taken from the book, The Purpose Driven Life where Rick Warren gives 5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ