Sermons on Luke (Page 2)
The Surprising Goal of Jesus’ “Tolerance”
Text: Luke 5:27-32
Main Point: Jesus didn’t come to coddle sinners in their sin but to call sinners to repentance.
The Disability that Defines All People
Text: Luke 5:17–26
Main Point: Jesus came to deal with the disability that defines all people— their inability to overcome their sin and be reconciled to God.
The Problems and Blessing Jesus had at dinner
Text: Luke 7:31-50
A Miraculous Catch and A New Mission
Text: Luke 5:1-11
Main Point: Jesus does not just offer sinners forgiveness; he recruits them to reach other sinners.
The Temptation of Christ
Text: Luke 4:1-13
Main Idea: The fundamental power of temptation is that it promises a painless and immediate solution to the long and difficult path of discipleship.
When Jesus Does it Differently
Text: Luke 8:40-56
Follower or Fan
Text: Luke 9:23-24
Who is My Neighbor?
Text: Luke 10:25-37
Main Idea: My neighbor is anyone in need whom, in the providence of God, I may be able to help
Rooted Hope
Text: Luke 24:36-53
Main Point: God’s fulfilled promises and unfulfilled promises guarantee the best is yet to come.
Sovereign God, Humble Savior
Text: Luke 2:1-7
Main Idea: Jesus was born as a baby in a lowly manger so that he could fully identify with fallen man and fully satisfy God’s wrath against our sinful rebellion.