Sermons on San Lucas 4:13:

Swimming In The River Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 7, 2010

When we swim in the river of God's grace and love we are able to hold our deeper commitments to Jesus.

“Renewable Energy: Swimming in the River” Luke 4:1-13 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was completed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Written!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 13, 2009

This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in o

IT IS WRITTEN! This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in out hearts and lives. We need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Hope Has Come Jesus Is Here

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2011

Easter Message is the fulfillment of Jesus' message, "The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me."

Hope Has Come Easter 4/24/2011 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose Euclid Avenue or East 79th to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking about. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Same Three Plays

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

Jesus endured temptations, and so can we with His help.

All right, let me ask you a question. If the team that you’re rooting for-- if they knew the other team’s plays, in other words all this week they knew exactly what play the other team was going to run every time. It was all scripted out right there for you. Do you think that your team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Temptations Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 24, 2010

The temptations that Satan tempted Christ with are common to each of us and we can learn from his response

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013

It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Adversary The Devil? Again?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 13, 2013

This sermon is for the text Luke 4, the Temptation of Jesus, Lent I Jesus is tempted constantly to deny his mission. ((Matt. 1:21) The key is Luke's phrase: "until an opportune time" the same remains for us. some illustrations are from Leonard Sweet and

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2013 Luke 4:1-13 Lent I “Your Adversary the Devil, Again?” When I was a boy, I was told, "Baptists don't do Lent." No one knew why. I suspect that it was an anti-Catholic thing which I pray we are over. It was the old argument, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Tempted By The Devil

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 14, 2013

Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Tempted By The Devil Intro: A young newly wed was sitting at his desk paying bills when he happened upon the credit card bill. As he scanned through the charges he noticed one particular charge to a department store for $250. He called for his wife to join him. When she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temptations Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2013

What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus?

Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus TSJ/WSG 17-02-13 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen was a famous German First World War fighter pilot. He was better known as the Red Baron because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more combat planes than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013

The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Calling In The Wilderness

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday of Lent

Luke 4:1-13 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:9-13 I’m told that it’s impossible to be hungry in the desert because of the sand which is everywhere. Today our readings take us into the desert, or the wilderness if you prefer (the words are the same in the Greek and Hebrew). Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Protection For The Battlefield

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 17, 2013

We are engaged in a spiritual war. A serious battle. For the Christian, faith is not spelled "F-A-I-T-H" it is spelled "R-I-S-K." If something is not a risk, then it really does not require faith.

For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today's Scriptures were Deuteronomy 26:1-11 ; Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 ; Romans 10:8-13 and Luke 4:1-13 One gentleman commented, ... "I wouldn't be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn't ... so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Overcome Temptations

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 18, 2013

Jesus is tempted in the desert and the things that helped Jesus overcome the Temptations by the Devil can help us overcome temptations as well.

Luke 4:1-13 In the Temptation Jesus shares things that can help us overcome temptation if we follow his example 1. One of those things that can help us overcome temptation is to be Filled with Holy Spirit A. Note the Spirit is Driving Jesus • 41Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Developing Resistance

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2013

Everyone is tempted - it's part of living on planet earth. Even Jesus was tempted. But how did He resist? How do we develop similar resistance?

“Developing Resistance” Luke 4:1-13 A little boy named Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally could buy a new 10-speed. Each night, he knelt beside his bed, and prayed, "Dear Lord, please help me save my money for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Being Tempted: Is It Satan Or My Habits?

Contributed by John Sattler on Feb 18, 2013

Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going down stairs, even responding in stressful situations. Are some of our sinful behaviors more from our habits than from satan himself? We like to blame sata

Luke 4:1-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13 1 Lent - Lutheran Lectionary Series C On Being Tempted: Is It Satan or My Habits? Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana (Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran