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Sermon on Luke 1:5
Intro: God has not spoken to His people for 400 years. The last words God spoke were in the form of a promise and a curse. "Behold I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord and He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." No...
Sermon on Luke 1:5-20
"THE PERILS OF UNBELIEF" Intro: Unbelief is one of the greatest enemies we face. It will have us weeping when we should be rejoicing. In despair when shouting victory - fearful vs. confident. Unbelief at times comes into heart of Christian - Abraham. I. A LOOK AT ZACHARIAS. A. "Righteous before God." vs. 6. 1. "He had to be a man of faith..." 2. "The just shall live by faith." ...
Sermon on Luke 1:20
"THE PRICE OF UNBELIEF" Intro: The sin of unbelief has destroyed many lives. It robs and debilitates any life. As a Christian it will rob you of comfort, deprive you of joy, cause you to fear. Zechariah good example of the price of unbelief to a believer. I. ZECHARIAH WAS A MAN OF GOD, STILL GUILTY OF UNBELIEF. A. He was a man of faith. 1. Verse 6 called "Righteous before God."...
Sermon on Luke 1:26-38
I. IN THE SIXTH MONTH THE ANGEL GABRIEL WAS SENT FROM GOD UNTO A CITY IN GALILEE NAMED NAZARETH. A. This would be the six months after he had visited Zacharias. B. Sent from God. Gabriel had announced himself to Zacharias as the angel who stands in the presence of God, evidently waiting to receive orders from God. C. A city of Galilee, named Nazareth. 1. The area of Galilee was ...
Sermon on Luke 1:26
I. IN THE SIXTH MONTH THE ANGEL GABRIEL WAS SENT FROM GOD. A. This would be the sixth month after Gabriel had come to Zacharias to inform him that his wife in her old age would have a child that would be great in the sight of the Lord, who would be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb, who would go forth in the spirit and power of Elijah, to make the people ready for ...
Sermon on Luke 1:26
I. THE MANY THINGS SAID CONCERNING THE CHILD THAT WAS TO BE BORN. A. She was to conceive in her womb. That is while she was still a virgin. 1. Thus one of the first prophecies of the messiah in the Bible would be fulfilled. In the Garden of Eden when Eve confessed her sin declaring the serpent had beguiled her, God said to the serpent, "And I shall put enmity between you and the w...
Sermon on Luke 1:26
He Shall Be Great Luke 1:26-33 I. The many things said concerning the child that was to be born. A. She was to conceive in her womb. That is while she was still a virgin. 1. Thus one of the first prophecies of the messiah in the Bible would be fulfilled. In the garden of Eden when Eve confessed her sin declaring the serpent had beguiled her, God said to the serpent, "And I shall...
Sermon on Luke 1:51
I. HE STEADFASTLY SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM. A. What did Jerusalem mean to Him? 1. 13:33 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets. a. Hostile to Him. 1. He told His disciples He must go to Jerusalem, suffer many things. b. Doomed 21:20, 24 c. He also saw as John the New Jerusalem. 2. The attitude of our Lord. a. Paul in Phil. 2. b. When did He humble Himself?...
Sermon on Luke 1:74-75
"SERVING GOD" Intro: Zacharias was a priest from the family of Abia. He was quite old, his wife was barren.His duty was to burn incense in the Temple. An angel appeared on right side of altar, "Thy prayer is heard..." The promised child is now born, friends have gathered to celebrate. I. ZACHARIAS BEGAN TO PROPHESY CONCERNING JESUS. A. The Lord God has visited His people. 1. Pro...
Sermon on Luke 2
LOVE STORY God's world a prodigal. God gave man a chance to govern self. 1. Failed miserably. 2. Become entangled in sin. a. Hopelessly enslaved. b. Lost meaning and purpose of life. 3. God desired to win world back. a. Necessary to send one who was pure. b. "For God so loved the world." 4. Angel Gabriel overseer of the details. a. Appeared to Daniel. b. Appeared to Mary...
Sermon on Luke 2:1
"NO ROOM IN THE INN" I. WHO WAS THIS FIRST BORN SON? A. Isa. 9:6 "For unto us a child is born." 1. His name "the Mighty God." B. Gabriel in announcing the birth to Mary said "thou shalt call His name Jesus, He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest." C. John said: "In the beginning was the Word." "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." "He was in t...
Sermon on Luke 2:1-8
I. NO ROOM IN THE INN. A. Black mark in history. 1. Christ creator, prince of Glory. a. Born in manger. 2. Cruel hearted man. B. Surely had the Innkeeper known - story would be different. 1. I wonder. II. CHRIST EXCLUDED EVEN TODAY. A. Men know who He is. B. They have heard of His love. C. Yet refuse to give room in their hearts for Him. 1. Life too full of pursuit of ple...
Sermon on Luke 2:1-11
I. "AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS, THAT THERE WENT OUT A DECREE FROM CAESAR AUGUSTUS." A. Who was Caesar Augustus? 1. Caius Octavious. a. Caesar by courtesy from great uncle Julius b. Augustus a name created by Roman senate. 2. First Roman Emperor. 3. This man had sought to achieve hegemony. B. Why did he issue his decree? 1. Because he was world ruler? a. One man speak...
Sermon on Luke 2:1-14
"THE CHRISTMAS STORY" Intro: The most beautiful love story in the world, "God so loved the world that He gave..." I. "THOSE DAYS." A. Roman republic had become Roman Empire. 1. The Roman legions had bludgeoned the world into submission. 2. The gates of the temple of Janus were closed now for 10 years. a. What a beautiful time for the Christ child to be born? Think again. B. C...
Sermon on Luke 2:1-14
A SAVIOR WHICH IS CHRIST THE LORD" I. EARTHLY CONDITIONS "NOW IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS THERE WENT OUT A DECREE FROM CAESAR AUGUSTUS." A. Ceasar Augustus first Roman emperor. 1. Real name, Caius Octavius. 2. Augustus his title. a. Refused dictator and king. 3. Power of government taken from people vested in military governors. 4. At last this one man became supreme power....
Sermon on Luke 2:1-20
"IN THOSE DAYS" I. EARTHLY CONDITIONS. A. A decree from Caesar Augustus. 1. First Roman Emperor. 2. Real name Caius Octavious. a. Augustus his title, Caesar by courtesy (great nephew of Julius Caesar). b. Refused name dictator or king. 3. Gradually government was taken from people and vested, in governors. a. Finally one man emerges. Able - astute - to supreme power. b. Rom...
Sermon on Luke 2:1-20
I. EARTHLY CONDITIONS "AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS, THERE WENT OUT A DECREE FROM CEASAR AUGUSTUS. A. Ceasar Augustus. 1. First Roman Emperor. 2. Real name Caius Octavius. 3. Roman Senate chose his title. a. Refused dictator (temporary). b. Refused king (didn't signify enough...) c. Augustus (signifying divine sanction). B. "In Those days." 1. Roman republic passed awa...
Sermon on Luke 2:6,7
"NO ROOM" Intro: John said "In the beginning was the Word...and the Word became flesh and dwelt amongst us and we beheld His glory as the only begotten of the Father, full of Grace and Truth.... When the creator of the universe came to save this lost world, He found there was..." I. "NO ROOM IN THE INN." A. The irony of it all. a. The universe was His, He created it all. b. Yet...
Sermon on Luke 2:7
"NO ROOM FOR THEM IN THE INN" I. CONSIDER WHO HE WAS, FOR A MOMENT "HER FIRSTBORN SON." A. The sovereign God of the Universe. 1. John 1:1. B. God incarnate in human flesh. 1. "The fullness of the Godhead bodily." C. As God, the Creator of this world. 1. "For by Him (Christ) were all things made." Col. 1:15. D. As Creator, Lord or owner of the earth. 1. The earth is the Lord...
Sermon on Luke 2:7
"NO ROOM IN THE INN" I. THINK OF THE REJECTED GUEST. A. "He was in the world, and the world was made by Him." 1. Think of the irony. a. The finest Kings palace would not have been worthy, His birth. b. If it were not for Him there would not have existed an earth. c. The very people within the Inn owed their existence to Him. B. Christ had come so that man might live with God....
Sermon on Luke 2:8-14
"GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY" Intro: It is my opinion this angel was Gabriel. I. SAVIOR; TO FULFILL MAN'S GREATEST NEED. A. Man was lost from God. 1. Many were searching for peace and joy. a. These are by-products of finding God. b. They cannot be discovered to their fullest by direct pursuit. 2. The path to God had been clouded by man who also placed many obstacles on the road...
Sermon on Luke 2:8-14
"PEACE ON EARTH" DID THE ANGEL LIE? I. SOUNDS LIKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF WORLD PEACE. A. A lot of talk about peace today. 1. Peace Corps. 2. U.N. B. World peace something long envisioned by prophets, philosophers, idealist. C. Yet the truth is - 1. 13 years of war to every 1 of peace. 2. 1961 years after announcement world on crime of a war that threatens to end civilization. ...
Sermon on Luke 2:8-14
"PEACE ON EARTH" Intro: "Those days Caesar Augustus" first Roman Emperor, real name Calus Octavious. I. THE MESSAGE OF THE ANGELS - "GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND ON EARTH, PEACE. A. Where on earth is peace? 1. Man's history filled with fighting and conflicts. 2. Look at striving within our own nation. B. Were the angels playing some sort of cruel joke? 1. Holding out fals...
Sermon on Luke 2:8-15
"DID THE ANGELS LIE?" I. "AND ON EARTH, PEACE." A. Present day struggles. 1. Viet Nam; Venezuela. B. Since angels announcement 13 yrs. of war. C. "Good will toward man?" 1. Race riots. 2. Political extremist. 3. Ill will. D. Obviously the angel lied . . . or . . . did he? II. REVISED STANDARD VERSION READS - "GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND ON EARTH PEACE AMONG MEN WITH W...
Sermon on Luke 2:8
Intro. Luke is telling us the story of the birth of the Savior in Bethlehem of Judea. After the child was delivered, and safely wrapped in swaddling clothes, the angels made the announcement to the shepherds. I. THE ANGELIC ANOUNCEMENT TO THE SHEPHERDS. A. Shepherds were generally looked down upon by the orthodox Jew, they were engaged in a profession that made it quite unlikely t...
Sermon on Luke 2:10, 11
"GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY" I. THE NEED OF THE GOOD TIDINGS. A. The history of man was one of failure. 1. Man had failed to be, to achieve, to attain all God had intended. a. "All had come short of the glory of God." 2. The cause of the failure. a. Not obeying the Word of God. b. Allowing the flesh to rule over him. 1. Greed became the dominate motivating force rather than l...
Sermon on Luke 2:11
"THERE IS BORN...A SAVIOR" I. "NOW IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS." A. What about those days? 1. "There went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus." a. Gaius Octavius. b. Augustus a title - Caesar by courtesy. c. When he became Imperator. 1. Refused to be called Dictator indicated only temporary reign. Refused King didn't signify enough. "in those days." 2. The power gradually...
Sermon on Luke 3:3
Intro. Whenever a king was to visit an area of his domain, they would send servants in advance of his coming to fix the highways so that the king could travel in comfort. The valleys would be filled, the high places would be leveled, the crooked paths would be made straight. I. JOHN THE FORERUNNER TO THE KING. A. It was prophesied of him at his birth that he would be called the pr...
Sermon on Luke 4:1-14
"TEMPTATION" I. PURPOSE OF TEMPTATION. A. God created man for meaningful love and fellowship. 1. For love to be meaningful, man must be given freedom of choice. 2. For choice to be valid, something to choose. a. It should be attractive and desirable. b. Two fields - one filled with weeds and briars, the other with beautiful roses. 1. God says, "Walk with me through the weeds ...
Sermon on Luke 4:1-13
"TEMPTATION" Intro: It is God's desire you have fullness of joy, peace, abundant life. He declares that it comes by denying yourself, taking up your cross and following Him. Satan declares you can only experience the good life by indulging yourself. His is usually the promise of immediate fulfillment. Temptation is the suggestion that I leave God's path of the cross and eternal ful...
Sermon on Luke 4:1
I. JESUS LIVED AN EXEMPLARY LIFE. A. JOH 13:15—For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. B. JOH 15:12—This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. C. 1PE 2:21—For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: D. 1JO 2:6—He tha...
Sermon on Luke 5:1-11
Intro: Jesus enjoyed out of doors. I. LIVING IN THE SPIRIT REALM. A. Contact with Jesus. 1. First when a man turns over control of life. 2. Continued contact with Him. 3. Close contact with Him. B. Obedience to the Master's Word. 1. Even if things seem unlikely. A. Peter fishing all night. B. Spirit realm higher than physical. C. unexpected large results. II. SAVED TO SER...
Sermon on Luke 5:1-11
Intro: Crowd pressing Peter's boat. I. THREE FACTS IN THIS STORY. A. There was contact with Jesus as a Master. 1. Contact when man turns over control of life. 2. Close contact so His plan may be seen. 3. Continued contact so He may guide. B. Obedience to the Master's Word. 1. Peter may have argued. C. There were unexpected large results. II. SAVED TO SERVE (LAUNCH OUT). A....
Sermon on Luke 5:1
Intro. It had been one of those nights, futile and fruitless. All night long up and down the shores of Galilee, casting out the nets, and pulling them back in empty. You had pulled out all of your bags of tricks that you had learned through the years with no success. It is now morning and all you have to show for a night of labor is nets full of weeds. As you are washing the nets ho...
Sermon on Luke 5:4-6
"DIRECTED SERVICE" Intro: It is important that we all serve the Lord. It is equally important that He direct us in our service. I. THE DESIRE TO SERVE THE LORD. A. Planted in the heart of every true child of God. 1. That's what the title of Lord implies. 2. We have all been called of God to serve. B. Dangers to watch for. 1. Non-directed service. (Fishing all night for nothin...
Sermon on Luke 6:36
Intro. We think of the babe lying in the manger, the virgin has brought forth her firstborn Son, Immanuel, God with us. He was sent by His Father into this world to give to man an accurate revelation of the only true God who exists eternally. I. HIS MISSION TO REVEAL THE FATHER TO MAN. A. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. And the Word w...
Sermon on Luke 6:46-49
"WHY CALL ME LORD?" I. WHY SHOULD WE CALL HIM LORD? A. In order to be saved. 1. Romans 10:9, 10, "That if thou shalt confess that Jesus Christ is Lord..." 2. Second step of salvation, "Come unto Me.. take My yoke upon you..." B. In order to glorify God. 1. "God has given Him a name that is above all names that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue shall co...
Sermon on Luke 6:46-49
"A SURE FOUNDATION" Intro: Every wise man seeks: to build a house. I am not sufficient to withstand the storms. I must rest in some creed or philosophy. I. WE SEE SOME VERY ELEGANT HOUSES TODAY, BUT WHAT ARE THEY BUILT UPON? RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS OF MAN. A. Good works. 1. Seeking to balance out my evil, by good works. 2. We warn people about going into that house. a. But it looks ...
Sermon on Luke 6:47
I. TWO TYPES OF HEARERS. A. Those who act. B. Those who refuse to act. II. WHAT CHRIST CLAIMED. A. He was the only begotten Son of God. 1. Are we not all Sons of God? B. He was only access to God. 1. "I am door to sheepfold." 2. "I am the way, etc." C. Claimed pre-existence with God. 1. "Before Abraham was I AM." D. Salvation came only through faith in Him. 1. "He that b...
Sermon on Luke 7:48
I. JESUS AND THE PHARISEE. A. Simon the Pharisee desired that Jesus would eat with him. 1. What prompted this desire, we are not told. a. Whether he was a serious seeker or not we are not told. b. It is possible that it was just a set-up, he was just looking for something to find fault with about Jesus. 2. People still desire to be around Jesus for different motives. a. Some w...
Sermon on Luke 8:1
"GLAD TIDINGS" I. THE KINGDOM OF GOD. A. The kingdom where God reigns. 1. At the present time, whole universe except earth. a. Man is in rebellion against God. b. God the King has spoken and given us the terms of living in His Kingdom. 1. Satan has challenged God's Word. Did God really say that? "Hath God said?" 2. Is the Bible a reliable authority, or as Dr. Gundry suggests,...
Sermon on Luke 8:15
I. THE WORD OF GOD IS LIKE SEED THAT IS SOWN. A. There are four basic soils upon which the seed falls, there are four basic receptions to the Word of God. 1. The seed that falls by the wayside. a. As soon as it is sown the birds are there eating the seed before it can ever germinate. b. These are the people who are totally disinterested in the Bible. c. The Word of God does not...
Sermon on Luke 8:22-25
"WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?" I. FAITH IS THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION. A. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt." C. John 3:16. D. "Where is your faith?" We trust man more than God. 1. "I have great faith." a. "Size of grain of mustard seed." E. Many haven't enough faith for healing. F. Many haven't enough faith...
Sermon on Luke 8:45
"WHO TOUCHED ME?" Intro: Strange question... At this time Jesus was itinerant minister. Traveling in company with Him; the 12 and certain women who had been healed by Him and ministered to Him of their substance. Had just come from Gadara...as they reached shore met by crowd and Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue. While walking toward Jairus' home, Jesus stopped and questioned "who t...
Sermon on Luke 9:19
I. THE OPINIONS THAT PEOPLE HAD CONCERNING JESUS. A. John the baptist. B. Elijah. C. One of the old prophets had risen again. 1. What these opinions showed. a. That there was something special and unique about Jesus. b. He was no ordinary man. c. They classified Him as one of the prophets of God. b. John was a prophet, Elijah was a prophet, they thought that Jesus must be a ...
Sermon on Luke 9:51-62
"FOLLOWING CHRIST" Intro: Peter tells us that Christ has left us an example that we should follow in His steps. What does it mean to follow Christ? What difficulties might we encounter? I. "HE STEADFASTLY SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM." A. How did He see Jerusalem? 1. The Son of man must be betrayed etc. hostile. a. He could see the angry mobs. b. He could see the ugly cross...
Sermon on Luke 9:51-62
"FOLLOWING JESUS" Intro: Last week we considered Christ's words to rich young ruler, search for that something that would satisfy those deepest thirsts of man. Find your King - God is King - follow me. What does it mean to follow Jesus? I. "HE STEADFASTLY SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM." A. How did He see Jerusalem? 1. "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem that killest the prophets and stone...
Sermon on Luke 9:59-62
"A SAVIOR" Intro: The story of Christmas far more than a baby born in a manger in Bethlehem to a virgin. That baby is the Son of God, He has always existed. I. HE HAS COME TO EARTH ON A SPECIAL MISSION. A. He was sent by God. "God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world..." 1. Here Jesus expressed essentially the same thing as expressed in our text. 2. His...
Sermon on Luke 10:38
I. THE TALE OF TWO SISTERS. A. He entered into a certain village, from the gospel of John we know that the name of the village where Mary and Martha lived was Bethany. 1. And a certain woman named Martha received Him into her house. 2. John tells us that Bethany was the town of Mary. 3. The house belonged to Martha, and the village belonged to Mary. 4. Martha was what might be ...
Sermon on Luke 11:1
I. THE SUBJECT IS PRAYER. A. The discussion is prompted by the disciples watching Jesus as He was praying. 1. They had observed Jesus praying on many occasions, they knew that He was a man of prayer. 2. The request was made by one of His disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." a. They wanted to know about the subject of prayer. b. They saw that prayer...
Sermon on Luke 12:15
Intro: Two brothers were fighting over an inheritance. Jesus said, "Beware of covetousness..." I. A COMMON MISCONCEPTION. A. Jesus uses two words of caution. 1. Take heed. 2. Beware. B. So many think that they can only be happy by possessing. 1. A nice home, a fancy car, a fast boat, a Palm Springs condo. 2. These things cannot guarantee happiness. 3. They cannot bring conte...
Sermon on Luke 12:15-21
"THE BIGGER BARN FOLLY" I. A MAN'S LIFE CONSISTETH NOT IN THE ABUNDANCE OF THINGS HE POSSESSES. A. This is exactly what so many feel. 1. Should question be posed, "What would it take to make you a truly happy person?" a. Most answers would involve some material possession. b. Possessions alone cannot make you happy. 2. They look at a person living on Lido Isle with a 50' yacht...
Sermon on Luke 12:15
Intro. Jesus has just been asked to be an arbitrator in a property dispute between two brothers, He refused to get involved but warned, "Beware of covetousness." I. BEWARE OF COVETEOUSNESS. A. One of the 10 commandments is "Thou shalt not covet your neighbors house, wife, or servants, or anything that is thy neighbors." 1. The advertising agencies have caused us to covet many thi...
Sermon on Luke 12:35-37
"YOUR CONCEPT OF LIFE" Intro: Our concepts of life very important. I. MANY DIFFERENT CONCEPTS. A. Life is a journey. B. Life is a race. C. Life is a Warfare. D. Life is a game. E. Life is a joke. II. EACH CONCEPT HAS END IN VIEW. III. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS INSPIRATION OF THE IMMEDIATE; WHAT IS YOUR CONCEPT OF LIFE? IV. JESUS GAVE A TRUE CONCEPT: "AS MEN WAITING FOR THEIR LO...
Sermon on Luke 12:35-37
"WAITING FOR THEIR LORD" Intro: Every man has a conception of life as a whole, there is an end to which we are moving. The ultimate goal is the inspiration of the immediate. To some amassing wealth, to others pleasure. To the Christian "a man who waits for his Lord." I. WHAT IS THIS CONCEPT OF LIFE? A. A period of life not ending with death, but with the coming of the Lord. B. B...
Sermon on Luke 12:35-37
"YOUR CONCEPT OF LIFE" I. EVERY MAN HAS SOME CONCEPT OF LIFE. A. This concept directs my attitudes and actions. B. Concepts often expressed. 1. Life is a journey. 2. Life is a race. 3. Life is an education. 4. Life is a game. 5. Life is a fight. 6. Life is a joke. C. With each concept, a goal in view. 1. With journey final destination. 2. With race, the finish line. 3. ...
Sermon on Luke 12:35-40
Intro: Jesus is here giving lessons and warnings concerning His second coming. I. HE GIVES TO US A NEW CONCEPT OF LIFE. A. Every man's life governed by some concept. 1. Success, wealth, pleasure. a. We move toward these goals. 2. We describe life - as a race, fight, ball, voyage. a. The goal is always in mind as we look at the immediate. b. This created my attitude toward any...
Sermon on Luke 12:35-40
"SERVANTS WAITING ON THEIR LORD" Intro: We all possess some concept of life on the whole. This affects my attitudes and actions. Expressed often times by figure-race, voyage, quest, pilgrimage, warfare. In each figure a goal at the end. -The ultimate is the inspiration for the immediate. I. THE IDEAL CONCEPT OF LIFE, "MEN WHO WAIT FOR THEIR LORD." A. The moment I accept Jesus Chr...
Sermon on Luke 13:24
I. "STRIVE TO ENTER IN AT THE STRAIGHT GATE." A. This exhortation from Jesus comes as a response to the question, "Are there few that be saved?" B. The word translated strive is from the Greek word agonizomai which is to struggle or fight. It is a word that speaks of a strong effort, such as running a race to win. 1. We get our word agony from the root of this Greek word, the wor...
Sermon on Luke 13:34
I. THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. A. Luke 9:51 "Now when the time had come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem." B. In 9:53 we are told that the Samaritans would not receive Him because His face was as though He would go to Jerusalem. C. In verse 22 "And He went through the cities and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem." LUK 1...
Sermon on Luke 14:11
Intro. Jesus has been invited to eat at a Pharisee's house. This is the third time Luke tells us of Pharisee's inviting Him to dinner. It would appear that this is a set up, for they had a man with dropsy there at dinner, and it was the Sabbath day. We are told that they watched Him to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. I. JESUS HAD BEEN OBSERVING THEM. HE WATCHED HOW THE INVITED...
Sermon on Luke 14:15-24
"COME, FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY" JESUS TABLE TALKS I. THREE DISTINCT INVITATIONS WERE GIVEN. A. Many given special invitations. Messenger followed to let them know all in readiness. B. When these refused second invitation to poor, maimed and blind C. Still house not full so third invitation. II. GREAT TRUTHS TAUGHT. A. God permits men to reject His invitation. 1. Allows ...
Sermon on Luke 15:1, 2
RECEIVING SINNERS I. THE CROWDS AROUND JESUS. A. Publicans (Tax collectors). 1. Social outcasts of that day. 2. Notoriously dishonest. a. Rome would establish a certain levy for an area. b. They were responsible to give to Rome that amount, but anything over that, they could keep. c. They had the power of Rome behind them. d. They were considered traitors, quislings. e. Mos...
Sermon on Luke 15:3-31
"THE PARABLE OF LOST THINGS" Intro: In looking closely of parable one parable with three divisions. In each case something is lost, the seeking, the finding, the rejoicing. I. THE LOST SHEEP. A. The work of the Son in salvation. 1. "For the Son of man came to seek and to save..." 2. The searching through the wilderness for that which is lost. a. That Judean wilderness not easy...
Sermon on Luke 15:3
Intro. This parable is in response to the criticism of the scribes and pharisee's who were saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." I. THE ACCUSATION WAS CORRECT JESUS DOES RECEIVE SINNERS, AND AREN'T YOU GLAD? A. You must remember the traditions of the scribes and pharisee's. 1. They felt that sin or uncleanness could be transferred by touch. 2. As they would wal...
Sermon on Luke 15:23,24
"LOST AND FOUND" Intro: In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. That which is lost is the sinner whom Christ came to seek. The elder brother with his jealous attitude reflects the attitude of the Pharisees. I. TAKING FROM THE FATHER. 12,13. ...
Sermon on Luke 16
I. OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE AND GOAL. A. Five channels through which the Spirit moves. 1. Life 2. Voice - Limited to small perimeter 3. Service 4. Money - Encircled the globe 5. Prayer B. Money stuff. Opposites meet. 1. Cruel exacting tyrant. 2. Faithful obedient servant. 3. Its effects where no high motives. a. Ties hard knots. b. Hattie Green 4. Where God's purposes first ...
Sermon on Luke 16:10,11
"STEWARDSHIP" Intro: Our concept of life as servants waiting for our Lord. I. OUR PROPER ATTITUDE TOWARD POSSESSIONS. A. I am a steward of my master's goods. 1. Nothing I possess is mine. a. From childhood we seem to try to define our territory. "Mine." My doll, my car...etc. b. In looking at the things I control, I must say "His." 2. The question no longer is "How much of my...
Sermon on Luke 16:11
I. THE SUBJECT IS RICHES. A. The story begins with a certain rich man. 1. The steward who was in charge of managing his affairs was accused of wasting his goods. Perhaps he was embezzling. 2. He called him to give an accounting of his stewardship for he was going to be fired. 3. The steward found himself in a dilemma, he was not able to do hard labor, and he was ashamed to beg....
Sermon on Luke 16:19-31
"SON REMEMBER" I. MEMORY A BLESSING. A. "Fearfully and wonderfully made." "I can't remember anything." 1. No memory. B. Read of those victims of amnesia. 1. Pastor of Yulica. C. Sometimes horrible experiences of early childhood blocked. Memory can be torturous. II. CONSCIENCE HAS WAY OF USING MEMORY. A. U.S. Treasury "Conscience fund." B. Vivid in memory are wrong doings of...
Sermon on Luke 16:19-31
"SON REMEMBER!" (Indian) I. SON REMEMBER. A. In penitentiaries. 1. The one mistake, the one clue. B. Working in sanitarium. 1. Opera singer. C. Remembrance in hell. 1. Memories upon drowning. a. Like moving picture. 2. Every soul. 3. Every lost opportunity to be saved. 4. You'll remember tonight. D. Through the memories the question why: 1. Paul's accident. E. Memories...
Sermon on Luke 16:19-31
I. "SHEOL AND HADES "THE UNSEEN WORLD." A. Prior to Christ's death in two sections. 1. Paradise. a. (Righteous) To thief on cross "today thou shalt be." b. (Dead) Lazarus comforted in Abraham's bosom. 2. Torment. a. Rich man "tormented in this heat" tormented by conscience "Son remember". 3. Sections divided by great gulf. B. Christ went to Hades when He died. 1. Acts 2:27 ...
Sermon on Luke 17:11-19
THANKSGIVING Intro: Christians are thankful people. Non-Christian opposite "neither were they thankful." I. THE CAUSE OF TRUE THANKSGIVING. A. The grace of God. 1. Too often we think only in terms of material. a. Health - Glory in infirmities. b. Strength - God's strength made perfect. c. Shelter - Christ who spoke of no place to lay His head. d. Food. 2. Deeper causes of t...
Sermon on Luke 17:11-19
"THANKSGIVING" Intro: A Christian should be marked by his thanksgiving, even as a non-Christian is marked by thanklessness "neither were they thankful." I. THE CAUSE OF TRUE THANKSGIVING. A. The Grace of God. 1. Too often we think only in material realm. a. Health...glory in infirmities. b. Strength...glory in weakness God's strength. c. Shelter..."The foxes have holes." d. ...
Sermon on Luke 17:11
I. THE SETTING. A. As Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing on the borders of Galilee and Samaria. 1. As He was entering a certain village He was met by ten men who were lepers, who stood a distance from Him. a. Recognizing Jesus they called unto Him saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." b. Jesus called back to them to go show themselves to the priest. 2. This ...
Sermon on Luke 17:28-30
"JESUS IS COMING AGAIN" I. ONE THING MORE CERTAIN THAN EVEN DEATH. A. Second coming of Christ. 1. We shall not all sleep. B. Old Testament full of the promise. C. New Testament full of the promise. D. Christ promised "And if I go, I will come again" E. Last message to Church spoken and written from Christ. "This same Jesus shall come again in like manner." "Behold I come qui...
Sermon on Luke 18:8
I. "WHEN THE SON OF MAN RETURNS." A. "Watch ye therefore and be ye ready." 1. Jesus coming again. 2. His coming is soon. 3. His coming will bring to an end. a. Our earthly buildings. b. Our opportunities. II. WILL HE FIND FAITH ON THE EARTH? A. "I believe on Him." "I'm a Christian." B. James 2:14-20. C. Will He find anybody working for Him? D. James is not saying saved by...
Sermon on Luke 18:18
A GOOD MAN WHO WENT TO HELL Why callest thou me good meant one of two things. 6 last commandments our relation to our fellowman "What lack I yet?" What did he lack? poverty? Submitting of his life to Jesus control Possible to be right with fellowmen and wrong with God. But you cannot be right with God and Wrong with fellowman. LUKE 23:39 - Amazing faith of this man. - Both in ...
Sermon on Luke 19:1-10
"LOST" Intro: Jesus entered and passed through Jericho" Why? Zacchaeus who he was, He sought to see Jesus, "who He was." Received Jesus joyfully. When "they" saw it "they all" murmured. The closed door. Zacchaeus declaration of restitution and restoration. A changed man, from greed to generosity. He had gone in mastered by the power to give something happened inside, what? Salvatio...
Sermon on Luke 19:10
"SAVING THE LOST" Intro: The backdrop to the story, 18:31-34. Jesus is on final lap of His journey to Jerusalem to be crucified. As He approaches Jericho, a blind man calls out to Him. Now He is passing through Jericho, and we meet Zacchaeus. I. ZACCHAEUS HAD A PROBLEM. A. He was curious. 1. A crowd of people were thronging about a Man. 2. Who was that Man? 3. What was His att...
Sermon on Luke 19:10
"REDEMPTION" Intro: These words express the purpose for Christ coming into the world. Perhaps you felt a little out of place as you came in today. He wants You to feel at home. I. REDEMPTION INVOLVES LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. A. The world was lost. 1. It was originally God's by rights of creation. 2. Lost from its original intent and purpose. a. Look around and observe conditions....
Sermon on Luke 19:10
"THE SEEKING GOD" Intro: From the beginning the Bible has pictured God as a seeking God. "Adam, where art thou?" Now Christ declares purpose. I. LOST. A. What does it mean? 1. The loss of the soul. 2. Many things you might lose. a. Money. b. Health. c. Loved ones. d. Reputation, influence, home. 3. I would rather lose these things than soul. 4. The grave-ends sickness, po...
Sermon on Luke 19:10
"SAVING THE LOST" I. JESUS REFERRING TO LOSS OF YOUR SOUL. A. Sad when someone loses their fortune. B. Worse yet should they lose their health. C. Tragic to lose your reputation. D. Sad to lose your loved ones. E. Greatest loss is that of your own soul. 1. Rather go through life a beggar. 2. Rather go through life an invalid. II. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE LOST? A. Your spiri...
Sermon on Luke 19:10
The Purpose of His Coming: To Save the Lost Luke 19:10 Intro. Crowds have been filling the malls, lights are strung on the eves and the front yards of many houses. The decorations are out and preparations are in full swing. What is all the fuss about? I. A child that was born in Bethlehem almost 2,000 years ago. A. We recognize immediately that this was no ordinary child. 1. Ca...
Sermon on Luke 19:10
"THE PURPOSE OF HIS COMING" Intro. When the angel announced to the shepherds the birth of Jesus, he said, "Unto you is born this day in the city of David, the Savior who is Christ the Lord." Years later when this child had grown, He announced to the people the purpose of His coming, He said: "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN...
Sermon on Luke 19:28-42
"THIS THY DAY" I. THE DAY LOOKED FORWARD TO BY ALL ISREAL. A. A Messiah was promised to Adam. 1. His life and ministry foretold by Prophets. a. Zech. 513 B.C. King cometh. b. Dan. 538 B.C. Told very day. B. People had been looking for Him. 1. This was their day. a. Day of deliverance. b. Day of Hope c. Day of Salvation. 2. First day Jesus allowed public worship. II. JERU...
Sermon on Luke 19:28-44
"THIS THY DAY" Predictions - 1970/2050 less than 100 yrs.Zech. 500 yrs. prior to this day wrote 9:9.Dan. 550 yrs. earlier when Israel was captured and enslaved by Babylon, walls of Jerusalem down, Soloman's Temple leveled.49 434 Total-483 Commandment given approx.100 yrs. later in 445 by Artexenses. I. THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY OF THE KING. A. The beast. B. The properties. C. The fo...
Sermon on Luke 19:28-44
"THIS THY DAY" Intro: Prophesies. I. DAY OF PRAISE. A. Praise expression of thankfulness, joy. 1. Too many times praise is shallow. 2. Same crowd cried "crucify Him". a. Riding on a train. B. First day Christ had allowed such a thing. 1. "Rocks would cry out." II. DAY OF DECISION. A. "This thy day." 1. 11 Disciples renewed their faith. 2. Judas decided to betray. 3. Pha...
Sermon on Luke 19:28-44
"THIS THY DAY" I. A DAY OF DELIVERANCE. A. The need of deliverance. 1. Israel's great bondage. a. Spiritual. 1. False gods. 2. Constant failings. b. Physical bondage. 1. At present Rome. c. Spiritual bondage always leads to physical bondage. B. The promise of deliverance. 1. "And the deliverer shall come to Zion." Isa. 2. Zech. "Behold your King cometh, He is lowly etc....
Sermon on Luke 19:35-44
"THY KING COMETH" Intro: For years Israel plundered by her enemies. First the Egyptians... The throne in Jerusalem has been empty for centuries. Twenty years earlier, when Roman government removed power of Capitol... I. GOD HAD PROMISED THEM A KING. A. Psalm 118, "The stone which the builders refused." B. Isaiah spoke of a child that would be born, Son that would be given. Gover...
Sermon on Luke 19:41-44
"THE TIME OF VISITATION" Intro: I believe that to each man there comes a day of God's visitation, that day that God has ordained for him to receive Jesus Christ as King. "Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near, lest the evil days come when you say, I have no pleasure in them." I. THIS WAS THE DAY OF ISRAEL'S VISITATION. A. A day foretold by their p...
Sermon on Luke 19:42
I. THE FIRST THING THAT WE NOTICE ABOUT THIS DAY IS THAT JESUS IS DELIBERATELY SETTING THE STAGE. A. He sent two of His disciples into the village to bring the colt to Him. 1. We note that it was an unbroken colt. 2. No man had ever sat on it. B. He was setting the stage for the fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah, ZEC 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daug...
Sermon on Luke 20:17
Intro. The day after Jesus made the triumphant entry into Jerusalem He went into the Temple and cast out those who were selling theirmerchandise. He said, "It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves." The next few days Jesus was teaching in the Temple and on one of those days the religious counsel made up of the chief priests, and the scribes...
Sermon on Luke 20:37, 38
"THE GOD OF THE LIVING" I. IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH? A. This question lurks in the subconscious of every man. 1. We don't think about it very often. 2. It has a way of surfacing. a. Maybe I have just had a close call. b. A friend died or was killed. c. Is this all? Is this the end? B. A vitally important question. 1. If life continues after death, what am I doing to prepar...
Sermon on Luke 21:25
"THE WORLD IN CRISIS" - "DISTRESS OF NATIONS" Poland 1. Possible consequences. a. Trigger main confrontation between East and West. b. Russia in any event of war would make move into Middle East. 1. 47% of our oil comes from foreign sources. 2. By stopping flow of oil, the West would be brought to its knees. Israel 1. Bombed Iraqi nuclear reactors. 2. Fought with P.L.O. in ...
Sermon on Luke 21:34
I. PARABLE OF TEN VIRGINS. A. And they that were ready went in. B. Christ second coming not to be a surprise to believers. 1Th 5:4 C. We should live in expectancy and be ready. II. THREE THINGS TO WATCH FOR. A. Surfeiting. 1. Many today digging their graves with their spoons. 2. The thought of fasting almost extinct. a. How many fasted one day last year? B. Drunkenness 1. ...
Sermon on Luke 21:36
I. THE BACKGROUND. A. These are the last few days before Jesus is arrested and crucified. 1. He has been teaching daily in the Temple. 2. The rift between Jesus and the religious leaders has been growing. 3. The crowds are gathering early in the morning to hear Him. B. One of the disciples were remarking on the huge stones that were used in the construction of the Temple. 1. J...
Sermon on Luke 22:20; Matthew 26:39
I. THE PASSOVER. A. The new interpretation for the bread and cup. "This do in remembrance of Me." II. THE GARDEN. A. "Let this cup pass." 1. Not possible. 2. Only way for us to be saved. B. Why didn't he want to drink? 1. He had prophetic knowledge. a. He knew the mockery. b. He knew the pain. 1. Plucked beard. 2. Crown of thorns. 3. Whipping post. 4. Spikes in hands an...
Sermon on Luke 22:31
I. SATAN'S DESIRE FOR PETER. A. I believe that it had become apparent that Peter was being groomed by the Lord for a place of leadership in the early church. 1. Peter was chosen for special events. a. He was allowed with James and John to witness the resurrection of the daughter of Jairus. b. He again was with James and John on the Mount of transfiguration. 2. Peter was one of ...
Sermon on Luke 23:13-28
"THE DEATH MARCH" I. THE DEATH MARCH OF MAN. A. Four lepers "Why sit we here?" B. Esther "If I perish I perish." II. CHRIST DEATH MARCH. A. Not for self or own sins. 1. Many a man made death march for own guilt. a. Two thieves "We receive the due reward for our deeds." 2. He was taking death march for you. a. "All have sinned." b. "The soul that sinneth shall surely die."...
Sermon on Luke 23:32-45
Intro: NO accident that Jesus crucified between two thieves. Prophesied in Isa. 53. Why would God ordain this? I. PERHAPS TO SHOW THE DEPTHS HE WAS WILLING TO GO IN ORDER TO REDEEM US FROM OUR SINS. A. Phil. 2 tells of the "Kenosis" of Christ. 1. He emptied Himself. 2. "Obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" (between two thieves). B. Jesus traveled the entire spectru...
Sermon on Luke 23:33, 34
"FORGIVENESS" Intro: Man had now done his worst. First sin was suicide, next was fratricide, but this is deicide. I. "THEN SAID JESUS, FATHER FORGIVE THEM THEY KNOW NOW WHAT THEY DO." A. Tradition has this prayer uttered as they were driving the spikes. 1. Whether then or when cross, implanted in the ground, not really known. 2. First statement uttered, from the cross. B. Jesu...
Sermon on Luke 23:34
"REDEMPTION: ITS COST" Intro: In I Peter 1:18, "We are not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold from our vain manner of life, but with the precious blood of Jesus who was slain as a lamb without spot or blemish." Here in Luke's gospel, we read the account of God's lamb being slain to provide our redemption." I. THE COST TO GOD - JOHN 3:16. A. To redeem us with gol...
Sermon on Luke 23:34
"THE WORD OF FORGIVENESS" Intro: Man had done his worst. He created the world. The fell deed has been done, suddenly His lips are moving; will he cry for mercy? He is praying. 1. No longer could those hands be laid. 2. The feet could no longer carry him on errands. Encouragement to us: 1. No one beyond reach of prayer. 2. We see here the power of prayer (Acts 2...) "Then" I....
Sermon on Luke 23:34
Intro: Man had done his worst. He who made the earth had come to it. No room - killed babies. The foul deed has been done - He is now hanging on the cross. His lips are seen to move. I. HE IS PRAYING! A. His public ministry opened in prayer. 1. Here it closes with a prayer. B. What a lesson for us. 1. His hands can no more be placed on the sick. 2. His feet can carry Him on no...
Sermon on Luke 23:38
I. THIS TITLE BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER HIS BIRTH. A. When the wise men came from the East following the star, they came to Herod and enquired "Where is He that is born King of the Jews?" B. In His entry into Jerusalem He was fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. ZEC 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just...
Sermon on Luke 23:39-43
"LORD, REMEMBER ME" Intro: That Jesus was crucified between two thieves is no fluke of history. A part of the pre-determined plan of God for Isaiah inspired by the Holy Spirit said, "And He will be numbered with the transgressors in His death." I. WHY WOULD THEY INCORPORATE THIS AS A PART OF THE PLAN? A. Was it to demonstrate to what depths God was willing to descend to save man?...
Sermon on Luke 23:39-45
I. WHY DID GOD ORDAIN HIS SON TO BE CRUCIFIED BETWEEN TWO THIEVES? A. To show the shame to which He descended? a. Birth with beast. b. Death with offscouring of society. B. To show position as substitute? a. Dying on Barrabas's cross. C. Was it not to give vivid drama of Salvation and man's response to it. a. One sinner believing and being saved. b. One sinner reviling and m...
Sermon on Luke 23:39-45
Intro: He acknowledges guilt and justice of condemnation. Have you taken this position before God? Confessed your sin? He comprehended the kingship of Christ. I. ON CROSS "THIS IS JESUS KING OF THE JEWS." HEAD FAITH a. "When thou comest into thy kingdom." Faith rested on written word. Head faith and heart faith. HEART FAITH Before a man can believe that Jesus is the Christ he ...
Sermon on Luke 23:39-45
"HE GRACE OF GOD" Intro: No accident that Christ crucified between two thieves, Isa. 53, Acts 4, "For to do whatsoever thy hand and counsel had determined before to be done." I. WHY? A. Was it to show the shame to which He descended? 1. Born in another man's manger. Rode on another man's donkey. Died on another man's cross between offscouring of humanity. Buried in another ma...
Sermon on Luke 24:13-32
BURNING HEARTS Intro: Greatest need of Church today. Have principles need passion. Not asking you to try to manufacture something that is not real. Painted fire never warmed anyone. I. THE TWO DISCIPLES ON THE ROAD, WHAT THEY POSSESSED AND WHAT THEY HAD LOST. A. What they possessed. 1. They still loved their Lord. 2. They still believed in Him. a. To Peter "Satan hath desired ...
Sermon on Luke 24:32
"BURNING HEARTS" Intro: One of the greatest needs in the church today is men with burning hearts. Our theology seems to be well defined, we know what we believe and why. The church seems like a smooth running organization. They have learned the fine art of money raising techniques. Why must the church use gimmicks to raise funds. The people have lost their enthusiasm; the fire. I....
Sermon on Luke 24:32
"THE CHANGE OF HEART" I. A BURNING HEART IS THE SUPREME NEED OF THE CHURCH TODAY. A. Millions attending services around world today. 1. Many for their semi-annual visit. 2. They acknowledge their belief in God. 3. They confess their faith in Christ. 4. They lack not knowledge but emotion. a. Their hearts do not burn with a love or fervency. B. These men on road to Emmaus in ...
Sermon on Luke 24:32
"BURNING HEARTS" Intro: This is the supreme need of the Church today. We have programs but we lack passion. People are so apathetic concerning Jesus Christ, take Him or leave Him attitude. I. TWO DISCIPLES ON ROAD TO EMMAUS WITH SAD HEARTS. A. They had experienced great disappointment. 1. They had been following a prophet of God. 2. They had watched with awed joy as He healed t...
Sermon on Luke 24:32
I. THE SCENE IS RESURRECTION SUNDAY. A. We are looking at two disciples of Jesus, Cleopas and one who remains unnamed. 1. They had been in Jerusalem and no doubt witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus. 2. They were with the group of disciples who received the news from the women that the tomb of Jesus was empty and that Angels had appeared to the women and told them that Jesus was al...