Sermons on Luke
An Extraordinary King
Sermon Text: Luke 19:28-40 No wonder this week is called “holy.” Holy means “set apart or special.” Something special is happening this week, and it starts with Palm Sunday. Jesus parades into Jerusalem, his enemy’s backyard, and receives a royal welcome. Why is he riding a donkey? Why are they waving palms and tossing them on the road? What does their shouts of “Hosanna” mean? You’ll get answers and more when you join us as Holy Week begins Image by…
The Crucified King
Sermon Theme: Luke 23:35-43 Kings wear crowns to indicate their power and because they hold the highest office in a nation’s government. That’s why crowns are made from precious metals, inlaid with precious gems. Crowns signify royalty and power. If that’s the case, then what does that say for a King who wears a crown of thorns? As we celebrate “Christ the King” on this last Sunday of the Church year, join us at St. Paul’s and discover what a…
Warning: Don’t try this at home!
Sermon Text: Luke 18:18-27 Jumping off a building. Jumping over an oncoming car. You’ve seen those stunts in the movies. The pros make it look so easy. But they are extremely dangerous. That’s why the disclaimer: “Warning: Don’t try this at home!” The young man in this week’s Gospel thought keeping God’s commands looked easy. He thought he could earn his way into heaven.
A Lesson on Thanksfulness
Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19 Where have all the thankful people gone? Based on this Sunday’s Bible story, only 10% of people remember to say “Thank You.” “Thank You” is simple, yet powerful when spoken or written. Join us as we find an antidote for thanklessness and a way to rediscover a lost attitude of gratitude. We’ll even get a head start on Thanksgiving, with some hymns of thanks and praise!
Trust vs Worry
Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40 Trust and worry are polar opposites. Whichever gains the upper hand in this daily battle, squashes the other one in the dust. Jesus wants us to stop worrying. Since it’s hard not to worry, that’s easier said than done. But this Sunday, Jesus gives us hope in our daily battle to trust more and worry less. In fact, he gives us his promise of eliminating worry.
The Prodigal Son
Sermon Text:Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Sometimes we do things that hurt those we love the most. In some situations it can even separate us from our family. This weekend’s lesson is a story about hurting those we love. But in a remarkable turn of events, instead of being cut off from the family, a forgiving father welcomes back a wayward family member.
Hands of Repentance
In week two of Lent, Jesus tells the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector. He wants us to understand that appearances can at times be deceiving. The religious leader would seem from all outward evidence to be the one who is right in God’s eyes. But in Jesus’ parable, the one we’d least expect is the one Jesus holds up as an example for us to follow. Join us and find out why in this week’s sermon on the…
Reaction
Sermon Text: Luke 4:20-32 You’ve probably heard this phrase: “To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” This weekend at St. Paul’s it’s all about reaction! The action of crucifying Jesus produced equal and opposite reactions from the two thieves. One ridiculed Jesus, while the other asked for a spot next to him in paradise. In Jesus’ ministry there always seemed to be equal and opposite reactions. One of those times happened in this week’s Gospel. The towns…