“Use the Sword of the Spirit against Satan’s Temptations” (Luke 4:1-13 – Lent 1 – March 9, 2025) Luke 4:1-13 – 1Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had…
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Romans 15:13
Romans 15:13
Sermons on Luke (Page 3)
“Jesus’ Transfiguration Prepares Us for His Passion” (Luke 9:28-36 – Transfiguration – March 2, 2025) Luke 9:28-36 – 28Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. 30And…
“The Unexpected Love of God in Christ” (Luke 6:27-38 – Epiphany 7 – February 23, 2025) Luke 6:27-38 – 27“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also.…
“Our True Blessedness in Jesus’ Kingdom” (Luke 6:20-26 – Epiphany 6 – February 16, 2025) Luke 6:20-26 – 20Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22Blessed…
“Our Christian Faith in Our Daily Calling” (Luke 5:1-11 – Epiphany 5 – February 9, 2025) Luke 5:1-11 – 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.…
“Jesus Preaches the Liberating Gospel” (Luke 4:14-21 – Epiphany 3 – January 26, 2025) Luke 4:14-21 – 14Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as…
“Heaven Was Opened at Jesus’ Baptism” (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – Epiphany 1/Baptism of Our Lord – January 12, 2025) Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – 15Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, 16John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is…
“Jesus Was Obedient for Us” (Luke 2:41-52 – Christmas 1 – December 29, 2024) Luke 2:41-52 – 41His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered…
“Joy to the World, the Lord Is Come!” (Luke 2:1-20 – Christmas 2024) Luke 2:1-7 – 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his…
“Simeon’s Advent Song of Praise” (Luke 2:25-35 – Midweek Advent 3 – December 18, 2024) Luke 2:25-35 – 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that…