Sermons on Luke 7:4-47:

Jesus Raises The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004

Eleventh in a series on "The Miracles of Jesus."

The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 11 “Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son” Luke 7:11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

4 Life-Changing Words

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2004

This is a sermon about God’s forgiveness and grace.

“4 LIFE-CHANGING WORDS” Luke 7:36-50 INTRO – Heard on the news this week of a woman who was on an overseas flight. Called flight attendant over to her and told her she was having a heart attack. Flight attendant asked, “Is there a doctor on board?” At that point, 67 heart doctors stood up. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Way He Loves

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2004

The secret to loving is first receiving God’s love, knowing you are greatly loved, and quit focusing on people and start focusing on what God has done.

We are taught to love others. This is what God command, that we love one another. But how can we? How can we be kind to those who harm us? To those who are unkind to us? How can we forgive those who backstab us? How can we love the way Jesus loves? We want to. We long to. But how can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Entanglement Of Sin"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2004

The more we understand our sin, the greater we understand God’s love in Jesus Christ--and the more we love Him for it.

“The Entanglement of Sin” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The entanglement of sin. I don’t know about you, but I’m an expert on this subject…in a sense…. Why do I say, “In a sense”? Because it seems that as soon as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Day That God Dropped His Jaw!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 14, 2004

If you had followed Jesus around during his earthly walk, each day I am sure that you would have had a reason to marvel over and over again. On this occasion we read that Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion.

Title: “The day God dropped his jaw!” If you had followed Jesus around during his earthly walk, each day I am sure that you would have had a reason to marvel at his "amazing grace." You would have been awed by his wisdom and the majesty of his miracles. On this occasion we read that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Forgives

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 19, 2004

“Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. And He said to her ‘your sins are forgiven” Luke 7:47-48.

Theme: The Lord forgives Text: 2 Sam. 12:7-13; Gal. 2:16, 19-21; Lk. 7:36-50 Man’s greatest need is the need for forgiveness whether he realises it or not. It is the only way to restore a broken relationship and all humanity needs to be restored to a relationship with God that was broken through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, 2 Samuel 12:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disappointment With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

How To Face Incredible Odds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004

We can overcome incredible odds in life when we put our trust in (1) His awesome power, and (2) His amazing love, for us!

Last week - we look at Peter’s walk upon the water and learn 2 things: 1. We experience the power of God when we take the first step... Put our feet to work, we will see God at work in our lives. 2. Our faith in God grows through experiences with Him in these STEPS - take it step by step. Faith in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 25, 2004

We come to a feast at which our Lord Jesus Christ is present. Let us find joy in our sorrow for sin’s forgiven and enter into His rest.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Luke 7__36-50 trinity 1 proper 6 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN (LK. 7:36-50) Blessed are Those Who Mourn: these words of Jesus are perhaps better translated as “Be happy you who sorrow, for you shall be comforted.” How can those at a funeral do other than be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Anglican

Five Great Powers Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 4, 2005

Lessons learned from the miracle that Jesus performed when He taised the widow’s dead son to life.

FIVE GREAT POWERS OF LIFE Luke 7:11-17 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out-- the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Death Meets Life

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 8, 2005

Jesus raisestthe widows son.

MUB 1-09-05 LUKE 7;11-17 AT LAST COUNT, THE DEATH TOLL FROM THE TSUNAMI IS GOING TO BE OVER 150,000 PEOPLE. THEY ARE SAYING THAT WITHOUT PROPER MEDICAL CARE, THE NUMBER MAY WELL DOUBLE. THE SADDEST PICTURES COMING FROM THAT AREA ARE THE CHILDREN, EITHER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED OR THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clear Thinking About New Life

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2005

Have you ever felt like you sinned too many times or have so messed up your life, God abandoned you? ... You feel like you will never be close to God again...

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Nov 14, 2004 “Clear Thinking... About New Life” – Part 5 In an average lifetime, the average American spends: • 3 years in business meetings • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food • Consumes 109,354 pounds of food • Makes 1811 trips to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 15, 2005

Jesus answers the question of Johns disciples and responds to the crowd.

MUB 1-16-05 LUKE 7;18-23 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ