Sermons About Luke
Luke 9:1-50
This section of Luke’s gospel answers three questions: Who is Jesus? What is his mission? What does it mean to be his disciple? At the center stands the majestic story of Jesus’ transfiguration in which we see his glory revealed and learn of the great liberation that he will bring to his people.
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Kingdomized Living, Part 2: Loving People, Loving Christ
In this last section of Luke 9 we encounter 3 instructions about loving people, and 3 warnings regarding following Christ. Together, they gave the 12 a clearer picture of what Jesus meant by "denying self, taking up the cross, and following him." Things haven't changed since that day. With the disciples, we are encouraged to take this short course on "kingdomized living."
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Jesus, The One & Only, Pt. VIII - Only One Returned to Thank Him
Jesus healed ten men at once, but only one received the greater miracle that Jesus had in store for him. Discover what it was, and why he alone received it.
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Luke 8:1-56
Jesus likens the gospel to seed that is sown. Some of the seed lands and a poor place while other seed lands in a good place. From this parable we learn that the gospel, like seed, grows from the inside out. The deeper the gospel is worked into our lives, the more we will grow and produce gospel fruit in our lives.
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Kingdomized Living, Part 1: Loving People
It is clear that, for the disciples, "listening to Jesus" will mean re-evaluating the basic elements of their worldview. What does it mean to follow Jesus, and live "kingdom" lives? How will representatives of the kingdom of God be recognized in this world? The answer begins with understanding that the way Jesus calls us to love people is radically different from our natural inclinations.
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Luke 7:1-50
In this section of Luke, we see that Jesus has power to heal, power to resurrect, and power to forgive. It is because he is powerful that we trust him. Many confuse the importance of how much faith they have with the object of their faith. When we see Jesus as powerful we will have faith.
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Messiah's Mission: Suffering, then Glory
Using two stories, Luke shows his readers just how easy it is to replace Jesus' agenda with our own, and attempt to evade suffering on the road to glory. But, kingdom power only flows when kingdom priorities are maintained. Following Jesus will mean suffering through life in a broken world, always held fast by the promise of heaven's glory.
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Following After Jesus
Having seen firsthand that Jesus was a miracle worker, the disciples now affirm that He is "the Christ of God." But, just what will it mean to follow this One? In contrast to the popular view of Messiah and His mission, Jesus declares that His mission will mean His death, and that those who follow Him must willingly have their lives shaped by the cross.
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