Sermons on Luke 9:59-62:

Dads Keep Going

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 13, 2012

Dads, we need to keep being Dads even when we don’t feel like it.

In the June 1oth issue of The Christian Standard, Wayne Smith wrote an article entitled, “Playing Hurt”. It really was a great article that mirrored Professional Football players with the Christian about how we get hurt through the game of life but how we must keep going. Today, I want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Other

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:17-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Utmost Concern Sermon V: Christ's Disciples Degree Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

In times like these, when enemies of Christ seek to discourage if not destroy adherence to Christian beliefs and practices, mature Disciples of Christ unhesitatingly decide to follow Him - enthusiastically and without apology.

OF CONCERN TO OUR LORD IS HIS FOLLOWERS’ DEGREE OF COMMITMENT With eyes glued to the TV, amazed as can be, we watch juggling acts performed by talented artists on “America’s Got Talent”. Ever wonder how they do what they do. When interviewed and asked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Tale Of Two Buts

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Everybody’s got a but! We all have a list of reasons why we don’t do what the Bible says we should do or why we won’t follow the Lord. Salvation provides a turning point where we can leave the buts of excuses and regret behind!

Objection, Your Honor! Intro: I’d like to give a quick English refresher. In the English language we have what are known as coordinating conjunctions which join words or phrases together. The acrostic FANBOYS is one way to remember them: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So. Coordinating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2019

1) The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:53-56), and 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62).

Luke 9:51-62 [51] When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. [52] And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. [53] But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Other

Plough Ahead!

Contributed by David Zachrich on Jun 7, 2022

In his senior year of high school, my father, Ron Zachrich, was elected president of the Future Farmers of America club at Napoleon High School. It was Dad’s fondest wish to become a farmer. He understood tractors, soils, seeds, and best practices. He loved the work and especially the harvest.

Luke 9:51-62 “Plough Ahead!” Friends in Christ, In his senior year of high school, my father, Ron Zachrich, was elected president of the Future Farmers of America club at Napoleon High School. Since he was raised on a farm by his German immigrant grandparents, it was Dad’s fondest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Ordinary About Our Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2022

Our evangelical mission is anything but ordinary.

This Sunday is best called the “3rd Sunday after Pentecost.” I say it is best called that because it reminds us that Christ’s Catholic Church is Pentecostal–evangelical in the original sense. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit, working in us individually, as families, and as community to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-18, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

3rd Sunday After Pentecost. June 29th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2022

Year C, Proper 8.

2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, Luke 9:51-62. A). THE SUCCESSION OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-2; 2 Kings 2:6-14. 1. The main theme of 2 Kings 2:1-14 is not so much the whirlwind, which is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Conditions

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022

Following Christ is to love him unconditionally in our lives

No More Conditions Scripture 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel is a sequence of four incidents: 1. The first incident is the encounter between the messengers of Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

No Más Condiciones

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022

No más condiciones... en el amor

No más condiciones Sagrada Escritura 1 Reyes 19:16, 1 Reyes 19:19-21, Gálatas 5:1, Gálatas 5:13-18, Lucas 9:51-62 Reflexión Mis queridas hermanas y hermanos, El evangelio de hoy es una secuencia de cuatro incidentes: El primer incidente es el encuentro entre los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Wala Nang Kondisyon

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022

Wala nang kundisyon...in love

Wala nang Kondisyon Banal na Kasulatan 1 Hari 19:16, 1 Hari 19:19-21, Galacia 5:1, Galacia 5:13-18, Lucas 9:51-62 Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid, Ang ebanghelyo ngayon ay isang pagkakasunod-sunod ng apat na pangyayari: Ang unang pangyayari ay ang engkwentro sa pagitan ng mga mensahero ni ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Counting The Cost

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 23, 2022

Jesus did not sugarcoat it when He was pointing out that following Him would not be a bed of roses! Being a disciple could not be and cannot be taken lightly because being a disciple is to be totally committed!

COUNTING THE COST Text: Luke 9:57 -62 Luke 9:57  As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58  And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: United Methodist

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2022

No excuse is sufficient to keep us from following where Christ Jesus calls.

Excuses – Luke 9: 51 - 62 Intro: A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on a country road. A farmer who lived nearby came out of his house to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “sorry about your troubles. Just come into the house and have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

It Costs To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 2, 2020

Let us wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not let the things of this world get in the way. We are too easily distracted by the urgent things of this life, our material desires and our physical comforts, that we fail in our commitment to our Lord.

Luke 9:57-62 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:57-62