Sermons on Luke 5:17-17:17: showing 1-15 of 9,715

Excellence #4 - Commitment Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence requries commitment

Commitment To Excellence - Part 4 Commitment Luke 14:25-35 I. C - Challenge of commitment ·(Josh 24:15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. And the people answered and said, God forbid that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ask For The Right Things

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“AND I SAY TO YOU, ASK, AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU SHALL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT SHALL BE OPENED TO YOU. 10 FOR EVERYONE WHO ASKS, RECEIVES; AND HE WHO SEEKS, FINDS; AND TO HIM WHO KNOCKS, IT SHALL BE OPENED. 11 NOW SUPPOSE ONE OF YOU FATHERS IS ASKED BY HIS SON FOR A FISH; HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 8, 2000

The pressing question of a Christian in every situation

The most popular question in Christian circles today is "What would Jesus do?" This question is the theme of a book entitled In His Steps, written by Charles Sheldon. In this fictional story, the people of a town are transformed in wonderful ways when they decide to always ask themselves the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Fruitful Follower Series

Contributed by Ian Robinson on Nov 9, 2000

Parables to help you live the Christian life

A. God expects His followers to be fruitful 1. It is the reason He chose us John 15:16 2. It is how we recognize Christians Galatians 5:22 3. It glorifies God John 15:8 B. God is looking for the fruit of repentance 1. Turning from your sins and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Ninety And Nine

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 10, 2000

Ministry to the Church

Life has taught us to look for the superstars. When we go to the movies, we look for the stars: Denzel Washingtons, the Tom Hanks, the Haley Berrys, the Danny Glovers, and the Samuel Jacksons. We do not look for the lighting director of the movie Forest Gump or the costume director of the movie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Older Brother

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 10, 2000

A sermon on Luke 15:11-32.

The Older Brother "Once a man had two sons. The younger son said to his father: 'Give me my share of the property.' So the father divided his property between his two sons." That's the dramatic beginning of a story that Jesus told. Who doesn't like to hear the end of it? Jesus had a knack for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 11, 2000

A Father’s Day Message that is appropriate any time of the year.

I. The History of Father’s Day A. Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington first proposed the idea of observing a day for fathers. Her idea was that the holiday be centered on special church services. Her reason for the holiday was to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-24

Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000

The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

6 Surprises About Hell

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Nov 12, 2000

Where are you going?

6 surprises about Hell Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 In relation to some that have thought that Jesus is telling a parable here is wrong, for Jesus here is telling a true story. I’ve been ask and even told that this was a parable about this certain happening here in Luke. I ask you to look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Desperately Desired...grudgingly Given

Contributed by Ron Laeger on Nov 14, 2000

FORGIVENESS: Why Satan wants to boil you in your own juices and what to do about it.

In his book Capital of the World, Ernest Hemingway, tells about a father in Spain that becomes angry with his son and is soon estranged. The son's name is a common spanish name: Paco. Years of brokenness and bitterness take its toll and the man is beset with the greatest of grief from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

Good things happen only when we are intentional about it, including our spiritual growth.

"HOW INTENTIONAL ARE YOU?" Luke 6:46-49 John Tung, 11-12-00 I. Introduction Things do not just happen. Ask Al Gore and George W. Bush. They do not get votes just by placing their names on the ballots for the Presidency. They have to work hard, very hard, spend money, lots of money, and energy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Say Thank You To A King

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 20, 2000

First Person Narrative of Leper who went back to say thank you for healing.

How do you thank a King? Luke 17:11-19 It's been three weeks since my wife touched me again. It had been three long years. I didn't know if I would ever feel her touch again. I didn't know if I would ever feel the touch of another human being ever again during those three years. But then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have An Issue?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 20, 2000

Give your issues to God by using the "3:16 Structure."

I. An Issue For God: Text: Luke 8:40-48 A. If you have an issue today for God, the Word gives you 5 virtues that you need in your life that will cause Jesus to stop along the way and touch you, along with two principles that you must avoid. B. I call these 7 principles the 3:16 Structure. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

What Do We Do With The Weeds?"

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

When the end comes, it will become clear who those people are whose faith is truly in Jesus, and it will become clear who those are who have been just playing a religious game.

When I was a kid, weeding the garden was one of my least favorite activities. It was often hot out there and my back would hurt from bending over. Worst of all, I thought it was monotonous work, so often I did not pay real close attention to what I was doing. And, sure enough, I would sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

At Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 23, 2000

This message teaches us about some of the people recorded in the Word of God who learned much at the feet of Jesus.

“At Jesus’ Feet” Luke 8:40-42 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read - Luke 8:40-42 B. Mark that expression - “At Jesus’ Feet” C. Have YOU been to Jesus’ feet?? Do YOU know what it means to be at the feet of Jesus?? D. As we look at the stories in this 8th chapter, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-42, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist