Sermons on San Lucas 24:39:

3 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003

In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The Programme Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2003

In this post resurrection appearance, Jesus reveals the programme of God

Luke 24:36-53 The Revelation of the Programme of God Professor Charlie Moule, the famous NT theologian once said: "the birth and rapid rise of the Christian Church ... remains an unsolved enigma for any historian who refuses to take seriously the only explanation offered by the church itself - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Anglican

And He Ate

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 2, 2003

How doubt can turn us away from our sharing of the Gospel of Christ. Not just doubting His existence but doubto of ourselves as well.

The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once told a story about a circus that caught fire. The flames from the circus fire spread to the fields surrounding the circus grounds and began to burn toward the village below. The circus master, convinced that the village would be destroyed and the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungry For Faith

Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003

An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 5, 2003

Our confidence is built on the real Jesus who clearly proved to his disciples that his resurrection is real; therefore, his promises are real and his fogiveness is real.

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens our confidence in Jesus is the account of Jesus’ resurrection appearance recorded in Luke 24:36-49 – While they were still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Eye-Witnesses

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

Testimony to the truth of the gospel.

Luke 24:36-48 Eye-Witnesses There are events in our lives that we believe because of what we are told. We are told that the earth is tilted on a 23 degree axis. How many of you, here today have measured the degree of the earth’s tilt? How many of you, here today, believe that the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: *other

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 2, 2003

Just before Jesus returned to his rightful place in Heaven there were final things he wanted to do for his disciples. He still offers to do these for his followers today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 70 “Final Instructions” Luke 24:36-53 It was an almost impossible situation that the eleven remaining disciples (after Judas’ death) faced as they met in private to discuss the plan for their next move. They were frightened and confused. Their initial response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfillment

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 15, 2002

Jesus Christ came to 1. The sinful. 2. The poor and sick. 3. The Faithful.

Last week we spoke about the prophecies that brought hope to the minds and hearts of God’s people — those who were anticipating the arrival of God’s Messiah into the world. Those prophesies created such longing, such expectancy and such a desire to see what God was going to do in the world that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist

When The Son Came Out

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 18, 2003

When the Son comes out, we discover peace, resurrection power and a commission to move beyond our church walls.

Years ago, my two sons attended a spiritual gifts retreat for children. On the way home from the campgrounds, the boys’ mother wanted to know what they had discovered. She asked our younger son, “What’s your spiritual gift, Sam?” Sam stuck out his chest and proudly announced, “Mom, my spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

A message for an Easter sunrise service

I. THE EMPTY TOMB – Luke 24:1-12 II. THE ROAD TO EMMAUS – LUKE 24:13-35 A. Emmaus was about seven miles away. B. As they communed and reasoned Jesus drew near, but they didn’t know him. C. The disciples were: 1. Sad about the death of Jesus. 2. Disillusioned because they thought he had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Easter Qualities"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

How Easter makes a difference in our lives

“Easter Qualities”, Luke 24:33-48 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Today people will only commit to things they feel are relevant. They say, “OK, Easter happened. So what? How will that make a difference in my life tomorrow?” In Luke 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Congregational

Why Are You Troubled?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 5, 2002

The invitation of Christ to anyone is twofold...examine me and experience me.

August 4, 2002 They still call it the Easter miracle in Tanzania. It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive study of the resurrection narrative as recorded in the gospel of Luke. It examines the major themes and structure of the narrative.

Luke Resurrection Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 24.1-35 The resurrection and Jesus’ first appearance 24.36-53 Jesus with the disciples B. Paragraph Divisions 24:1-12 The Resurrection 24:13-35 The Emmaus road 24:36-49 Jesus appears to Disciples twice 24:50-53 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Church Of God

Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2005

Seeking the feet of Jesus on the farm during prayer so that I might one day hear Him say “Well done good and faithful servant”. Instead He spoke to my heart, that if I wanted to be a “good and faithful servant”, one thing I would have to do all the days o

Feet of Jesus. Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. . Luke 24:40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. . There is a place we can come to and not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39-40

A Gently Revealed Life Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007

Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel