Sermons on Luke
The Suffering Servant was Born to a Suffering Servant
Suffering for God always leads to abundant joy! Luke 1:46-55 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done…
When a Husband Should Submit to His Wife
Wives, view yourselves as gracious hosts, and husbands, view yourselves as honored guests. Ephesians 5:33 – So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. 1 Timothy 5:14 – So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will…
Christmas Eve Program
Luke 2: 8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a…
Living Intentionally
Luke 5:1-11 – One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat…
Triumphant Tenderness
Our fragility is no match for His tender mercy. Luke 1:57-80 – When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her. When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him…
Thursday Night at the House of Caiaphas
There is no pit so deep, that God’s love isn’t deeper still. -Corrie Ten Boom John 18 – Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me? Mark 14 – Am I leading a…
How “Social” is the Gospel? – Pt 2
The Holy Spirit is always working through your kindness. Matthew 5:11-16 – Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt…
Why Shepherds
He came humbly to save the humble Luke 2:8-15 – In the same country there were shepherds in the fields. They were watching their flocks of sheep at night. The angel of the Lord came to them. The shining-greatness of the Lord shone around them. They were very much afraid. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. See! I bring you good news of great joy which is for…
Spiritual Freedom #4: Satan’s Sifting
God uses Satan to refine our lives so we become better servants of Christ. Luke 22:31-32 – “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”
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