This morning we come in our study of the Gospel of Luke to what is commonly called the Parable of the Good Samaritan. This good Samaritan is called good because he showed mercy and compassion to a man in need. It is because of this parable we have the phrase “Good Samaritan” which we useContinue reading “The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)”
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Knowing Jesus (Luke 10:21-24)
This morning we will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke in verses 21-24 of the 10th Chapter. In these verses we will remember that Jesus is the only means of salvation and that there is a difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus. In that same hour he rejoiced in the HolyContinue reading “Knowing Jesus (Luke 10:21-24)”
Homosexuality According to the Bible
The following sermon speaks on the controversial topic of homosexuality. It was presented on Sunday, September 2, 2012. It is presented here to encourage Christians and non-Christians to think Biblically about homosexuality and to encourage homosexual men and women to see their need for Jesus Christ to be the Savior and Lord. This morning weContinue reading “Homosexuality According to the Bible”
True Wisdom (Luke 10:21)
Wisdom is the ability to correctly apply knowledge. Most people seek wisdom but most people do not seek true wisdom. In our passage this morning we will discuss the difference between true and false wisdom and examine ourselves to see which wisdom we follow. Luke 10:21 says Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said:Continue reading “True Wisdom (Luke 10:21)”
The Day of Judgment (Luke 10:12-16)
Our text this morning is Luke 10:12-16. In it Jesus will teach us two things: First, rejection of the gospel results in punishment. Second, the severity of the punishment will be consistent with the knowledge we have received. Jesus says: I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than forContinue reading “The Day of Judgment (Luke 10:12-16)”
Rejoice in the Harvest (Luke 10:4-11; 17-20)
The Context In verses 1-3, we read that Jesus sent followers “into every town and place where He Himself was about to go” (1). He prepared them for the importance of the mission by saying, “The harvest is plentiful” (2). He prepared them for the difficulty of the mission by saying “the laborers are few”Continue reading “Rejoice in the Harvest (Luke 10:4-11; 17-20)”
Lambs Among Wolves (Luke 10:3)
This Sunday morning we will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke in Chapter 10 verses 1-3. It reads: After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, “TheContinue reading “Lambs Among Wolves (Luke 10:3)”
The Harvest (Luke 10:1-2)
This Sunday morning we will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke in Chapter 10 verses 1-2. It reads: After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, “TheContinue reading “The Harvest (Luke 10:1-2)”
Yes, but let me first (Luke 9:57-62)
One of the great themes of the Gospel of Luke is the emphasis on following Jesus. Following involves submission to Jesus and His teaching and being completely committed to Him as Lord. Jesus told His disciples in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross dailyContinue reading “Yes, but let me first (Luke 9:57-62)”
Pride (Luke 9:37-56)
This week we will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke by examining verses 37 through 56 of chapter 9. In these verses we will learn from the failures of the disciples of Jesus about the dangers associated with pride. Pride is the cause of all five failures because verses 46-48 show us aContinue reading “Pride (Luke 9:37-56)”
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