Sermons on San Lucas 3:8:

What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2024

We must have a proper understanding of repentance in order to live a sanctified life of holiness and obedience that deepens our relationship with God and brings others to salvation through Jesus Christ.

ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATIONS THAT GIVES WAY TO FEAR AND CONFUSION IS WHEN WE DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO PROPERLY RESPOND. WHETHER IT IS FROM BAD COMMUNICATION, LACK OF CREDIBLE INFORMATION, OR CONFLICTING REPORTS, WE CAN EXPERIENCE A WIDE ARRAY OF EMOTIONS WHEN WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:15-16, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

"What Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

As we reflect on this theme of joy, particularly for those among us who may feel devoid of hope and light

ntroduction: My beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, I want to address a question that resonates through the ages—not only in the Gospel of Luke but also in our lives today: “What shall we do?” This is a question posed by the crowds who came to John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

John The Cactus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023

The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 7:17-23, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The King's Highway

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Let us prepare our hearts to become a highway for our God.

Over thirty percent of the bridges in this country are classified as needing major structural repairs. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re taking your life in your hands the minute you start to cross a bridge, but it does mean that, as a whole, our transportation system is wearing out. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Repentance?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2024

We are only given a brief interval to repent, so we need to know what repentance is, who needs to repent, and when our chance to repent will expire.

WHAT IS REPENTANCE? Luke 3:1-3,7-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who smoked cigarettes. He began reading articles on cigarettes and became alarmed by the strong relationship between smoking and lung cancer. 2. He finally confided in a friend; “I’ve been reading so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forced To Do It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2024

Just because culture and society says it is good to do even though it breaks God's law, we should not do it!

Forced to do it Luke 3:7-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:7 So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “aYou brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 “Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and ado not begin to say 1to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Mission

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024

Today, I thought I would start from the beginning of Jesus's ministry. Just what was His mission? Of course, we know what that mission was for us today. But in that day, the people had no idea what was about to happen.

5 weeks from today it will be Easter. So, I thought that I would use the month of March to talk in detail about our Lord Jesus—my favorite subject. Today, I thought I would start from the beginning of Jesus's ministry. Just what was His mission? Of course, we know what that mission was for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-8, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 21) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 17, 2020

Today, as we look at Matthew 7:15-20, we see Jesus warning us to look out for false prophets and teachers. He tells us we will know them by the fruit they produce.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 21) Matthew 7:15-20 1) Watch out! Matt. 7:15-20, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Romans 16:17-18, Acts 20:28-31, Galatians 1:6-10, Luke 3:8-14, John 15:1-6, Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 92:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving, Trusting, Forgetting Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2020

What is the relationship between forgiving and trusting? Forgiving and forgetting? What should be our primary motive in forgiving?

Forgiving, Trusting, Forgetting 1. Once upon a time in their marriage, Saul Rosenberg did something really stupid. Ethel Rosenberg chewed him out for it. He apologized, they made up. However, from time to time, Ethel would mention what he had done. "Honey," Saul finally said one day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11, Jeremiah 31:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist told people to make preparations to meet Jesus that were very different from our preparations for Christmas.

I hope we are all making some progress towards being ready for Christmas. We know the drill, decorations, shopping, Christmas cards, wrapping presents, cooking, and so on. Today we meet John the Baptist, who gives us a very different list of things we need to do to be ready to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

John The Baptist: Challenge For A Deeper Life

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist didn't follow in his father's footsteps as a priest in the temple. He challenged people to break out of normality and live radically new lives.

(John, entering from the back, in costume, down the center aisle.) Wake up, everybody! God’s Messiah is coming! That’s really good news! Get ready! Things have got to change around here! God’s blessings are coming for you! But you have to be ready! Clean it up, folks! (John standing in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

It' Not About Us

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

We love our church traditions and are proud of the good things we do. But our calling is to honor Jesus above ourselves and change any tradition to better point people to Jesus, like John the Baptist.

One of the fun parts of the Christmas season is getting letters from old friends and learning how their kids are turning out. Erik, whom I confirmed years ago, is in the Air Force now. Annie is a commercial artist. Allen, who used to get bullied, is a police officer now. Tim is married, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

A Voice In The Wilderness

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 11, 2021

A look into what John the Baptiser's purpose was, and what our purpose is today

A Voice in the Wilderness January 26th 2020 Luke 3:1-20 • In general, do people like to be told that what they are doing is wrong? • Wrong according to whom? Who determines right and wrong? Who says one’s ways are the right ways and another’s are bad? • How do they respond? Good, bad, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 6, 2020

Today's message looks at and answers the question that as we are preparing for Christmas, are we preparing for Jesus.

Preparing for Christmas Luke 3 In our message today, I’d like to address my ending statement from last week’s message on how Satan is trying to steal Christmas. I said that “as we enter into this Christmas season, let’s prepare our hearts the right way so that the true joy of Christmas can fill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

The Product Of A Truly Repentant Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 18, 2020

What does it look like for someone who truly repents versus someone who is religious and self-righteous? Let's take a look

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/XeBqmU3cLVI Introduction I want you to think back to the time of your salvation when you truly repented for your sins before God. Some of you know the moment and for some of you, I shared that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Brethren