Sermons from Luke
Subtitle: Sermons rooted in Luke, reflecting on mercy, the Holy Spirit, and God’s welcome for the outsider.
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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.
Mercy begins with a name. This sermon on Genesis 18, Hebrews 12, and Luke 19 explores justice, intercession, and Jesus’ weeping heart for the innocent.
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.
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.
Jesus’ parable of the great banquet in Luke 14 allows us to consider what it means for God to be a host and a guest. God welcomes and invites. Will we receive God as a guest? Likewise, will we extend to God such a generous welcome, and do the same for others?
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.