Sermons on “Luke”
Blessings and Woes
The poor can help us see the need for a power greater than ourselves to heal us and give us happiness and meaning. They help us come to the day when we will clearly see the source of this power: Jesus, the Christ, our Savior.
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What Type of Peter Are You?
Getting near to God is a scary thing. Looking at two episodes from Peter’s life we see a change in how he responds to the greatness of Jesus.
View SermonThe Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth
“God doesn’t save people like you.” When these words are spoken in Nazareth the people turn on Jesus.
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“You are my beloved child and with you I am well pleased.” How would it change your life if you heard God say these words to you?
View SermonThe Magnificat: A Revolutionary Message
When Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, she sings the Magnificat, a song of praise—and of revolution. (Luke 1:39-55)
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John Preaches to the People
The reading from Luke for this week follows on the heels of the summary of John’s preaching of a “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,” and the claim that his proclamation, which sets the table for the arrival of Jesus, was what Isaiah promised centuries prior. (Luke 3:7-18)
View SermonGod’s Requirement
What are the requirements to be a citizen of the kingdom of God? Life is full of requirements. The same is true of the Kingdom of God. (Luke 18:9-14)
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Why is it so hard to write thank you notes? Why did only 1 out of the 10 lepers come back to thank Jesus? It is only when we thank others does relationship become possible. This is true of God as well. (Luke 17:11-19)
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