Sunday, August 17, 2008

Luke 24:1-8 - Resurrection

Part 81 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, Paul wrote, "If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." Belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ is crucial to the Christian faith.
Luke 24:1-8

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Luke 23:50-56 - The Significance of Jesus' Burial

Part 80 of the Book of Luke sermon series.
Why did Jesus have to die? The death of the Messiah was foretold hundreds of years before Jesus lived and died. Did the way He died have significance?
Luke 23:50-56

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Luke 23:32-49 - Two Criminals and Jesus

Part 79 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Are you a follower of Christ? Have you been crucified with Christ? What are your witnesses saying about your crucifixion? Two criminals were crucified with Jesus. What did one of them see that caused him to turn to Christ for salvation, while on the cross?
Luke 23:32-49

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Luke 23:35-38 - Jesus: King of the Jews, King Over All

Part 78 of the Book of Luke sermon series.
As Jesus hung on the cross, there must have been doubts in the minds of many of His followers as to whether He really was the Son of God. Why didn't He save Himself? Why didn't He call on heaven to rescue Him? But as recorded in Isaiah 55, "...so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." God had a plan before the foundation of the world, and this was part of His plan.
Luke 23:35-38

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Luke 23:27-34

Jesus, on His way to Calvary, is mourned by women following Him. Luke briefly mentions the two thieves crucified on either side of Him. Jesus' crucifixion is prophesied in Psalms 22 and Isaiah 53.
Luke 23:27-34

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Luke 23:26- Living Fully Committed

Part 76 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
What is your reaction to being called to take up your cross and follow Jesus? In these last days, we must remember the awesome sacrifice that our God made for us on the cross and set our course to follow Him, living a fully committed life in all we do.
Luke 23:26

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Luke 23:1-25 - Is Jesus Your King?

Part 75 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In this passage, Jesus has been brought before Pilate, then sent to Herod and brought back before Pilate. Listen to see what their responses were to encountering the King of Kings. Has meeting Jesus changed your life?
Luke 23:1-25

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Luke 22:63-71 - Is Your Heart a Sanctuary for Jesus?

Part 74 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In this passage, Jesus had been arrested and was being mocked, beaten, and taken through an illegal, "mock" trial. Picture what was happening in your mind as you listen - this was a REAL event. As a Christian, ask yourself if Jesus truly finds sanctuary in you?
Luke 22:63-71

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Luke 22:54-62 - Following Christ in Our Own Strength

Part 73 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus has been arrested, the disciples have fled, and Peter follows along at a distance to see what will happen to Jesus. What happens when we have walked closely with the Lord, then something happens and we find ourselves following at a distance?
Luke 22:54-62

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Luke 22:47-53 - Betrayal, Arrest, Desertion

Part 72 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In this passage. Jesus had just warned His sleeping disciples to watch and pray for the third time. Just as Jesus was speaking, His betrayer came up to Him and kissed Him, which was a sign to those with him that this was the man they were sent to arrest. These is so much in these verses that God wants us to consider and think upon, things that will transform us by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 22:47-53