Sermons on San Lucas 4:21:

The Great Physician

Contributed by John White on Oct 4, 2019

This is the long awaited and anticipated promised Messiah of Israel. He is speaking in the fullness of time to a chosen nation composed of God's precious, peculiar and particular people.

The Great Physician Luke 4:14-21 Jesus stands up in the synagogue in His home town of Nazareth to announce the good news. As the prophets have predicted, the Messiah, Redeemer and eternal King has arrived and is present with His people. (See Isa. 61:1-3) He simply restates the promise and purpose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ethos #5 Mission Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Christians are commanded to open the eyes of the blind, free the captives, proclaim the good news to the poor and proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

we continue our discussion of ethos by talking about “mission or missions.” What does it mean to hold mission as a value and why is it sacred to us? When we talk about mission or missions, we are actually speaking of an over-used word in today’s Christian community: Missional. While our missions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call - Go Ye

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 26, 2021

We are living in the days of Joel's prophecy.

Matthew 28:18-20 - NIV 18. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:8-15, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 4:16-21, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"what Is Power?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2021

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit.

“What is Power?” Luke 4:14-21 When you hear the word “power” what comes to mind? Do you think of influence or wealth, such as a person who strides down the “corridors of power”? Do you think of an authoritarian or dictator? Or how about physical strength, the powerful frontline of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021

The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 5:8, Jeremiah 5:21, Revelation 3:17, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 4:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why People Don't Believe Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 4, 2021

There is one reason why someone who has heard the truth of the Gospel does not commit their life to Jesus. Do you know what it is?

Introduction In recent weeks, there have been concerted and coordinated efforts by the liberal left to silence - even exterminate conservative voice. The uprising by supporters of President Trump at the US Capitol has fueled that effort. Tech giants like Google (YouTube) Facebook, and Twitter are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:22-30, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Brethren

Vaccination Application 5.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must serve others unconditionally.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 4:16-21, John 17:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 1, 2021

The wonderful picture of the coming Redeemer

June 26, 2021 The first few words in a book often set the tone for the whole book and that is certainly the case with Isaiah. Notice: • Isaiah 1:1-3, 21-25 - The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the day of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Ezra 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Freedom!

Contributed by David Long on Jul 10, 2021

Independence Day is the celebration of America's freedom. True Freedom can be found in Jesus Christ, and Him alone!

Freedom! (Declaration of Independence) “When in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2021

In Luke 4:18 Jesus proclaims freedom. This message evaluates how true freedom comes from overcoming temptation.

True Freedom is in Christ – Overcoming Temptation Theme: To show how true freedom comes from overcoming the temptation of Satan Text: Luke 3, 4 Introduction Luke 4:14) Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Luke 4:1-13, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Fulfilling The Prophets

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 5, 2021

Jesus' Deity is confirmed by His fulfillment of many of the Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah. However, He did not fulfill them all and that was on purpose. The fulfillment of some of the prophecies is yet to come, and, they WILL be fulfilled.

Fulfilling the Prophets Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 5:17, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:13-21, Isaiah 11:1, Zechariah 11:12, Luke 21:5-28, Isaiah 50:6, Isaiah 52:14, Luke 7:22-23, Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 4:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Messiah God Wants, Not Necessarily The One You Want Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2021

Why did Jesus not heal many of the sick in His own home town?

Monday of 22nd week in Course 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Lk 4: 16-30 Hearing today’s Gospel with fresh ears might lead some of us to be a little critical of Jesus. After all, the townsfolk of Nazareth welcomed Jesus back and invited Him to act as lector and even give the homily. When he told them that He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Hope Everlasting Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 31, 2020

As Christians, we are commanded to honor our leaders, to pray for them, to obey them but Psalm 146 cautions us not to put our trust in them or praise them in the same manner in which we trust and praise God.

Jesus stands before Roman’s highest and most powerful representative in Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. Pontus Pilate looks at Him with a mixture of curiosity and annoyance. He absolutely hates being involved in these petty local squabbles. “Are you the king of the Jews?” he asks. Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:16-21, John 18:34-40, John 19:1-18, John 19:28-33, John 20:1-18, John 19:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Light Pollution Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Jul 2, 2020

Be careful in not being fooled by artificial light which can try and obscure the natural light. We need to be able to identify that which is natural (God’s Light) and that which is artificial (Satan’s fake stuff). Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:

Light Pollution Luke 4:16-21 Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, (Let me stop right there and point out that even Jesus went to Church regularly, so if the Son of God did not forsaking the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Ignoring Those On The Edges Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

An overview of how central it is to our Christian faith to care for those on the edges of society.

LOOKING OUT FOR #1: Sometimes we let an “I got mine!” attitude come into our spiritual lives. - Our society in general has a lot of the “I got mine!” mentality. Everyone looking out for themselves. - That can easily creep over into a spiritual attitude that is simply focused on “me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist