Sermons on the Gospel of Luke

A funeral sermon on the Parable of the Prodigal Son asking the question every grieving person must answer: where am I in this story, and will I leave the door open?

A full Christmas sermon on Matthew 1:18–25. Joseph’s quiet obedience shows that faithfulness often happens behind the scenes—through listening, integrity, and trust in God’s unfolding plan.

Explore Lancelot Andrewes’ 1622 Nativity Sermon and its enduring message of joy, humility, and inclusiveness—good tidings of great joy for all people.

Read Lancelot Andrewes’ original Nativity Sermon (1622), preached before King James I—an eloquent meditation on the Magi’s faith, their long journey, and the true worship of Christ.

A full Christmas sermon on Luke 1:26–38. Mary’s yes to God wasn’t quiet submission but courageous faith in a complicated world, reminding us that God’s favor is often a calling, not a comfort.

A full Christmas Eve sermon on Luke 2:1–20. Explore how the birth of Christ changed everything—bringing God’s presence into an ordinary world still in need of hope and peace.

Discover the meaning of Amos 6, Luke 16, and 1 Timothy 6 in this sermon on the Rich Man and Lazarus—how wealth, comfort, and callousness blind us to God’s call.

Discover the meaning of Palm Sunday in this sermon on Luke 23:13-25 —why do we choose Barabbas when we know Christ is innocent?

In Luke 3:21-22, Jesus is baptized and the affirming voice of God breaks forth from heaven and declares, “You are my beloved son, with you I am well pleased.” This fuels Jesus’ life and ministry and this positive declaration is the voice that defines who we are. Learn more!

Discover the real Christmas story in this sermon from Luke 2:1-7, exploring the humble birth of Jesus, the misconceptions about the inn, and God’s presence in life’s messy, unexpected moments.

Discover how the light of Christ breaks through the darkness, bringing joy, belonging, and hope to all, just as it did for the shepherds.

In Luke 1:26-45, Mary’s story reveals that God’s favor doesn’t promise an easy life, but His presence makes the impossible possible. Faith calls us forward.

Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story in Luke 1:5-25 teaches us that waiting is not wasted when we trust God’s perfect timing and allow His grace to reshape our story.

Luke 1:67-80 meaning is profound. Zechariah both believes and doubts God, showing us that the journey of faith can be mixed. The angel Gabriel tells John his prayers are answered, yet he doubts. After months of being mute, he is enabled to speak and he praises God's faithfulness.

Peter became an important part of the Church, but he started off as a stranger, just like me and you. Jesus calls us to follow him and to own our faith. Luke 5 and John 21 are the passages.

In this evocative passage, Jesus presses us to realize the purifying power of Divine love which helps us see the dangers, the sharks that lurk within us. Click here to read the passage (Luke 12:49-56)

This passage is familiar and yet tricky and the lesson we often hear from it is the exact mindset that Jesus was trying to push against.

The Sabbath is not a religious burden but a divine gift. Jesus heals a crippled woman in Luke 13:10-17 and a conversation ensues about the purpose of the sabbath.