Sermons on San Lucas 9:23:

So Near And Yet So Far

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009

We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Goal In Life?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2009

What’s your goal in life? At the end of your life, looking back what’ll determine whether you’ve been a success or not? When you’ve run the race what’ll determine if you’ve finished well and if you’ll hear Christ say, “Well done”?

WHAT’S YOUR GOAL IN LIFE? LUKE 9:23-26 Introduction: What is your goal in life? When you come to the end of your life and look back what would determine whether you have been a success or not? When you have run the race what will determine if you have finished well and if you will hear the words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling The Weight Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2010

Why would Jesus use an instrument of death to represent His kingdom and His power? And how do I "carry" my cross daily?

OPEN: The year was 1889 on the continent of Africa. Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quiz We Must Pass Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 14, 2010

It is one thing to know who Jesus is . . . it is another to become His follower.

The Quiz We Must Pass Luke 9:18-25 ©Copyright March 14, 2010 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Walking with Jesus It is a dreaded part of any school year: exam time. Every student has at one time or another believed that life would be better if we could just eliminate quizzes, exams, papers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Es Necesario Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 3, 2010

Nadie más pudo ocupar su lugar. En nuestras vidas, nadie más debe ocupar Su lugar.

Intro. Hay eventos en la vida en los que nadie puede ocupar tu lugar. Eventos en los que tú tienes que estar. Como aquella mañana del 11 de abril de 1992 a las 11:00am en el Divino Salvador. La señorita que caminaba del brazo de su padre hacia el frente, vestida de blanco, esperaba que alguien muy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Deny Yourself And Follow Him Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2013

The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy but what God says you "must" do God knows you can do.

WHAT MUST I DO? DENY YOURSELF, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS** LUKE 9:18-26 Big Idea: The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy. Intro: Imagine that you made a visit to your doctor and he told you that you had a disease. He tells you that you can survive the disease if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Mission People. Are You Prepared?

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 8, 2014

Mission work is hard work. Many missionaries endure more things than you could possibly imagine. If you are not truly called to the "Mission Field", then please reconsider your position to serve in this type ministry. Let me share our exploits w/you.

The "Mission Field". What is it? Where is it? Who shall go? We are missionaries and the road to become one was very peculiar....or was it? We know many successful missionaries and they all have something in common.....on how they were led to the mission field. Please read our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, John 20:21, Matthew 26:11, Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:21, Jeremiah 22:16, Job 5:16, Philippians 4:6, Acts 2:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Help To Remain Strong Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011

James 1: 12

I need to hear from you, oh Lord. It seems as if something has gone wrong. The winds of sin are buffeting my soul. Lord, I’m struggling hard to remain strong. I need to hear from you, oh Lord. Please, reveal to me your loving care. You’ve placed me on this path in life. Now, remind me why you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: *other

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 23, 2016

In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender.

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Luke 9:23 Introduction: 1. In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender. 2. Humanly speaking, this presents a problem because our nature wants its own way. This preoccupation with our own self-interest and self-desires has been true of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Bible Church

The Commitment To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Committed? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 27, 2013

How committed are you to the Lord?

Luke 9:23-And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. A man wrote to his girlfriend, "Susie, I love you so much. I would climb the highest mountain, cross the driest desert, sail the most tempestuous seas. See you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Disciples try to understand Jesus true identity.

15. Who is Jesus? November 28th, 2010 Who is Jesus We are continuing on in our series through the Gospel of Luke asking the question: Who is Jesus? This is the most important question we will ever answer in our lives and this is what we see in our text today. Just because we know Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other

Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-13, Luke 9:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Is A Way Of Living

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus predicts His death and Peter doesn't want this to happen, but Jesus' reaction is quite nasty: 'Get behind me Satan'. This seems so out of character for Jesus - so what is going on here?

THE CROSS IS A WAY OF LIVING. MT. 16: 21-27; Mark 8: 31-38 Today’s gospel reading is quite a strange story in the life of Jesus – He is quite nasty, definitely out of character. But the important thing here is to read or hear this story in the context of Peter’s human nature. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-27