Sermons on Luke Narrative:

Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Apr 5, 2007

Do you know who Jesus really is, or have you mistaken Him for somebody else?

MISTAKEN IDENTITY Luke 19: 28-44 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And Epihany Of God Is A Humbling Esperience

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 3, 2007

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Epiphany, we seek to understand how your word and grace are manifest to be present in Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Wonder As I Wander Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the final message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

This is a Christmas carol written by folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles. The carol has its origins in a song fragment collected by Niles on July 16, 1933. This is the story behind the song. In the middle of the summer in 1933, the Morgans, a poor homeless family in Murphy, North Carolina, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Light To Destroy The Curse Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 27, 2011

Unto You A Savior is Born: Noah was safe while floating through a devastating flood. We are safe from every threat for the simple reason that through Christ we have been placed in God and joined to His divine nature. Nothing shall by any means harm us.

Christmas Light to Destroy the Curse of Darkness Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com Twice, over this Christmas season, we have read through Luke’s narrative concerning the conception and birth of Jesus. Today I want to focus just on Luke 2:10 & 11. Luke 2:10 & 11 Luke 2:10 "Fear not, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

Responses To The Resurrection: Confusion

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Confusion Luke 24:1-35 It all happened so fast! The arrest, the trial, crucifixion, the strange testimonies of Jesus’ resurrection – it all came with a flurry – it was like a time warp. And then there were moments of lucidity; followed yet again by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus: Unlimited Power In A Limited Space Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ through the eyes of Mary.

Would you for a few moments consider one of the greatest mysteries of the incarnation? How could the unlimited power of the God who created the universe be packed into the limitations of a human body? To complicate things a little more, “How could that unlimited power be packed inside a human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Odd Cast Of Characters

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 22, 2020

A sermon for Christmas Eve 2020

“An Odd Cast of Characters” Luke 2:1-17 A sermon for Christmas Eve, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 2 “1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Are You The One

Contributed by David Tack on Jun 25, 2014

Lepers were considered infected folk that could not live within the camp. The disease was dreadful and caused ulcers on their bodies that were putrid, oozing, foul-smelling and horrific to look upon. Are you the one?

(12) And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: (13) And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. (14) And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good Man's Heart Versus Evil Man's Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016

To show that GOD opens to us the hearts of good man and evil man, what heart do you want?

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. Romans 10:9-10 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD opens to us the hearts of good man and evil man, what heart do you want? IV. TEXT: Luke 6:45 (Amplified Bible) The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Faith Sermon Iv: Embrace The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval when our Christian Faith is being attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians embrace the truth of the Deity of Christ our Lord by whose authority we continue to order our lives.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- MATURE CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE TRUTH OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST In the minds of many people God is a distant, foreign, unknown entity that exists out there somewhere. On the other hand, some folks say they believe in God but pay no attention to what His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

#myblackhistory Begins In Seeing Our Real Glory Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 11, 2022

So, At the Heart of The Transfiguration is three things One Companionship, two Revelation/our Moring-time, three Glorification. I would also like to suggest at the heart of Black History Month are the same three things.

#MyBlackHistory Begins in Seeing Our Real Glory We step away from the Old Testament text this week as we return to the gospel story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. Last week, we talked about our ongoing transformation. But here, it isn’t about us, but it is about Jesus. Some might ask what is our role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: United Methodist

God Gives Us His Plans Not The Enemy's

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that GOD give us His plans to live out for the rest of our lives and He will not allow the enemy to even touch us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your plans good? No. I don't plan but I live out GOD's plan in my life. Jeremiah 29:11 (Amplified Bible) For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maundy Thursday Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 6, 2023

Jesus introduced a new command and instituted a new covenant through his own life and sacrifice. The best leader, role model ever lived on the planet is Jesus. Love one another is not the command to the world but to the disciples to implement it.

Maundy Thursday Text: Luke 22:14-23 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction: Jesus has systematically prepared His last dinner with His disciples, during that time He gave them a new command, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Royal Nativity; Angels And Shepherds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2022

The babe, lying in a manger.

A ROYAL NATIVITY; ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Luke 2:1-20. 1. A ROYAL NATIVITY (Luke 2:1-7). When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility Over Pride: A Lesson From The Pharisee And The Tax Collector SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A reflection on pride and humility based on the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

I love Bible stories, and I believe many of us who grew up in the faith find them to be a beautiful source of teachings that still resonate with us today. Stories like David and Goliath, Elijah, Joseph, Moses leading the Israelites in the desert, and Noah's ark have been a constant companion in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Pride