Sermon series: Following Jesus Reconstructing Your Heart Five Ways to Defuse Conflict Talk This Way Praying for Your Friends Jesus Wants Loving Obedience Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:8-11 In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like … Continue reading “Luke 11:1-13 – Talk This Way (the Lord’s Prayer) – Bible study”
Luke 13:1-9 – An Interview with Jesus – Bible study
A full sermon outline for the remembrance of 9/11 Scriptures: Luke 13:1-9 Introduction Of all the events in my lifetime, I have never known one that has marked itself on the American consciousness like 9/11. No doubt, those who remember the bombing of Pearl Harbor would say it was the same then. Like Pearl Harbor, … Continue reading “Luke 13:1-9 – An Interview with Jesus – Bible study”
Luke 15 – The Far Country – Bible study
Scriptures: Luke 15 The story of the prodigal is not a story about sins it is a story about lostness. Lostness not badness — awayness. The true emphasis is not on the sons, but on the father. It is an unveiling of the heart of God. The central truth of the parable is the picture … Continue reading “Luke 15 – The Far Country – Bible study”
Luke 15 – Does God Love You? – Bible study
Scriptures: Luke 15 Introduction A woman and her grandmother were sitting on their porch discussing a member of the family who had strayed away. “He’s just no good,” the young woman said. “He’s completely untrustworthy, not to mention lazy.” “Yes, he’s bad,” the grandmother said as she rocked back and forth in her rocker, “but … Continue reading “Luke 15 – Does God Love You? – Bible study”
Luke 17:11-19 – A Lifestyle of Thanksgiving – Bible study
Scriptures: Luke 17:11-19 Introduction A large dog walks into a butcher shop carrying a purse in its mouth. He puts the purse down and sits in front of the meat case. “What is it, boy?” the butcher jokingly asks. “Want to buy some meat?” “Woof!” barks the dog. “Hmm,” says the butcher. “What kind? Liver, … Continue reading “Luke 17:11-19 – A Lifestyle of Thanksgiving – Bible study”
Luke 17:12-19 – Offering Thanksgiving – Bible study
Scriptures: Luke 17:12-19 Introduction It is probably the most popular Thanksgiving text of all time, this story of Luke’s. Jesus is on one of His many road trips, this time headed toward Jerusalem. Now typically, a preacher will acknowledge the Samaritan who returned to thank Jesus, kick the nine guys who didn’t, and close by … Continue reading “Luke 17:12-19 – Offering Thanksgiving – Bible study”
Luke 19 – Out on a Limb – Bible study
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Introduction One day as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a man named Zacchaeus. This encounter is one of the most interesting stories of the Gospels because of the tremendous application to the great majority of people. Scottish pastor and scholar of biblical biographies, George Matheson, described the paradox of this … Continue reading “Luke 19 – Out on a Limb – Bible study”
Luke 22:14-20 – A Call to Remember: The Lord’s Supper – Bible study
Sermon series: Questions Jesus Asked Crumbs for Dogs Fit for Service Battle for the Heart A Call to Remember: The Lord’s Supper Go Tell It on the Mountain Scriptures: Luke 22:14-20 Introduction Many shopping malls house a store called Things Remembered, which offers items that can be engraved to commemorate special occasions. Many people give … Continue reading “Luke 22:14-20 – A Call to Remember: The Lord’s Supper – Bible study”
Luke 23:50-53 – What Difference Did the Cross Make? – Bible study
A three-sermon series on the cross These sermons will help your church family look at the cross from the perspective of the Roman Centurion, Joseph of Arimathea, and Barabbas. The sermon on the Roman Centurion is a dramatic monologue. The Joseph of Arimathea sermon uses a “before and after the cross” format. The Barabbas sermon … Continue reading “Luke 23:50-53 – What Difference Did the Cross Make? – Bible study”
Luke 24:13-35 – Jesus Opens Our Eyes – Bible study
Sermon series: What Does Jesus Do For Us? Jesus Forgives our Sins – Colossians 1 Jesus Opens our Eyes – Luke 24 Jesus Takes Care of Us – 1 Peter 5 Jesus Restores Our Lives – Colossians 3 Jesus Died For Us – Colossians 1 Jesus Lives for Us – 1 John 3 Scriptures: Luke … Continue reading “Luke 24:13-35 – Jesus Opens Our Eyes – Bible study”