Sermons on San Lucas 9:27:

Reaching New Heights

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon Show his listeners that we must set our goals high for what we want to accomplish for God. Dr. Wood shares what we must do to reach these goals, and some of the hindrances we face as we climb toward the top of our mountain.

Illustration Few things can compare to scaling high mountain peeks. The views from atop these mountains are breathtaking in their beauty and magnificence. The highest peaks on each of the seven continents are as follows: Australia-Mt. Kosciusko at 7316 feet; Antarctica-Vinson Massif at 16,860 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

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

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008

A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walk!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 3, 2008

I believe that God calls all of His people to walk with Him. In this outline we lay out seven kinds of personal walk we have with Christ. If our desire is to be more like Him then we must walk and learn of Him daily. Not just in the Sunday morning service

The Walk (Luke 9:23 KJV) 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. (Luke 9:62 KJV) And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

"My Soul Safe In Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 3, 2008

If we believe Jesus is the Christ, we will follow where He leads.

“And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” 19 They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” 20 And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Orthodox

No Resolutions Just Commitments

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus calls us to make cross-carrying commitments. These are not resolutions that can be broken and forgotten in a matter of days. When a person picks up a cross, it’s a one-way trip. No one expects to come back.

I HATE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS For nearly a decade, I said, “Next January, I will start eating right and exercising.” You can tell what happened with my resolutions. NOTHING. I did not start eating healthy foods. I did not start exercising, but that all changed last January 14th. I had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

On The Mountain

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 20, 2010

We don’t live on the mountaintop - we live in the valley of the ordinary presence of Jesus

On the Mountain TCF Sermon September 19, 2010 If you have your Bibles, open with me to Luke chapter 9, beginning with vs 18: Luke 9:18-36 (NIV) Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selflessness: Fundamentals

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 14, 2010

As we look at what it means to be a Christian the first fundamental issue we will look at is selflessness.

Selflessness: Fundamentals July 11, 2010 Luke 9:23-27 Intro: One of the purposes of a sabbatical is to get some space from the day-to-day demands, to “step back” and gain some different perspectives, and to return with something new to offer. First I want to say “thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 21, 2010

There is a cost to being a disciple of Christ, a cost that most people do not understand.

What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus? According to Merriam Webster a disciple is someone who accepts and assists in sharing the doctrines of another person. A disciple of Jesus therefore is a person who accepts and assists in the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. We call such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Disciple

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010

what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Follow me – allow yourself to be led by God; understand that in this life you will experience dread; be willing to be ministry fed; and allow the word of God to feed you until you want no more – be word fed.

Sunday, March 18, 2007 “Follow Me” Text: Luke 9: 21 – 27 As we continue in our walk with Jesus, we paused when he suggested Come Rest Awhile, we where stunned when he commanded to Be thou clean. And now he pronounces for us to Follow Me. Interestingly, when Jesus first pronounced to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at discipleship

The Challenge of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/1/06 pm The Matrix is an interesting movie in which the characters one by one struggle with the belief that Neo is “The One” who was prophesied about – the One who would save them all from the evil that is the Matrix. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

First in series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN calling Christians to move from being fans of Jesus to becoming committed followers.

Not a Fan Series – Message #1 - LWCC09162012 September 16, 2012 Discuss the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader • The expectation is that whatever the leader does, the followers will do as well • It’s such a simple thing, and children get it and do it and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2013

This sermon deals with our need to let go of past things in our lives in order to move forward in God. Lot suffered because he would not let go.

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past. Calvary 6/9/2013 Genesis 19:1-26 Luke 9:57-62 Is there anybody here who has held on to something that had a special meaning to you and nobody else quite understood why you just would not throw it away? I had a blue and gold football jerseys, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding A Way For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2014

Jesus said we should seek first the Kingdom of God. What is that Kingdom and how do I go about making it a priority in my life?

OPEN: Back in 1999 Eddie Stankey died at the age of 83. Now you might ask – who is Eddie Stankey? (I'm glad you asked). According to Time magazine - Eddie Stankey “was a pugnacious, pennant-winning 2nd baseman.” He battled his way through 11 seasons for the champion Brooklyn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ