Sermons on St Luke:

The Ascension And Mothers Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2013

We can learn much about our faith from the justaposition of the Ascension feast, Mothers' Day and First Communion.

Ascension Solemnity 2013 Mother’s Day–First Communion On those Saturdays when I have the privilege of baptizing young children into Christ, I give a blessing to the mothers of those young ones. It begins “God the Father, through his Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Secrets To Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jul 23, 2007

A sermon on prayer originally preached August 8 & 9, 1998 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa. Some material from Rev. Clyde Kieschnick.

Pentecost 9C/Proper 12 Luke 11:1-13 “The Secret(s) to Prayer” Assistance from: Rev. Clyde Kieschnick It never fails-you see someone doing something you’d like to be able to do-or something you’d like to be able to do better on your own. So you ask what the secret to their success is. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Governor Decrees Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2020

This is the 1st of 3 sermons in "A COVID Christmas". This shows the correlations between the days of Jesus' birth and today's environment.

Series: A COVID Christmas [#1] GOVERNOR DECREES Luke 2:1-7 Introduction: Here we are in the Christmas Season; and I’m agitated. It is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration; and instead, it is a time of corrupt politics and virus lockdowns. Political, Governmental, and Religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

El Arrepentimiento Y La Bendicion De Dios

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 13, 2006

1st of 2 messages in Joel.

El Arrepentimiento trae Bendicion de Dios Joel 2:1; 12-18 Has oido el dicho “Cuando llueva, relampaguea”? Muchas veces es asi con las bendiciones de Dios y las calamidades de la vida. En Joel vemos como Dios usa una plaga de langostas para traer a su pueblo al arrepentimiento. En los dias ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

For This Child I Prayed Series

Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2006

Bible Study in 1st Samuel

The books of Fist and Second Samuel are books of transition. They mark the transition from the period of judges to the establishment fo the kingdom of Israel. The basically record the lives of three men Samuel, Saul and David. First Samuel starts out with the story of the birth of Samuel. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serenity Or Desperation Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 18, 2007

A series on living in the 21st Century

Living in the 21st Century: Serenity or Desperation When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: *other

Your Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#1] YOUR IDENTITY Malachi 1:1-5 Introduction: 1. Who am I? A father, husband, son, preacher, friend, etc… 2. More importantly; who am I to God. 3. Before we can look at God’s expectations of us, we must know who we are to God. Malachi 1:1-2 God’s Love 1. What people does ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Need A Little Love In Your Life Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

1st in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin a new sermon series. You would think that since on average I’ve preached 2 sermons each week, and typically taught one class each week for the last 20 years that I would have dealt with the section of scripture I am going to begin sharing with you this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

New Self

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 22, 2004

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent

First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "New Self" ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Reality".

Series: Reality [#1] FEAR FACTOR 1 John 4:18 Introduction: What are you scared of? How about rats? Roaches? Snakes? Spiders? Lightning? Satan knows the effect of fear upon a Christian and will use that as often as it will work. Satan will use it to hinder your Christian walk. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

El Amor Verdadero

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 22, 2006

The 1st in a Series of 1 John

“EL AMOR VERDADERO” 1 Juan 3:11-18 Introduccion: Es sorprendente que despues de tantos miles de anos de la historia humana, nos encontramos tan confundidos acerca de la naturaleza del amor verdadero. Tal vez, es porque el amor es una fuerza tan poderosa. El amor es tan poderoso que no podemos ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 27, 2007

1st in the series running the race

Running the Race -A Look at the finish line Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Heb. 12:1 (NKJV) Remember that in a race ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: *other

Models For Growing Christians Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

1st in a series on Christian Growth

Almost every image used in the New Testament to describe the Christian life suggests growth and development. • We are to "pursue righteousness" (1 Tim. 6:11). • We are challenged to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). • We are to "press on toward the goal" (Phil. 3:14). • ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist