Sermons on Luke (Page 3)
Learning to choose the best (Luke 10:38-42)
Out of the 35000 choices that we make each day, this little story of Mary and Martha teaches us that choosing to listen to Jesus is the best and most important choice we can make.
Learning to be a neighbour from heaven
Follower of Jesus are those who are learning to be a neighbour from heaven. Through this encounter with a lawyer we have a story that will test us, a story that will show us THE best neighbour in heaven and a story that will teach us what being a neighbour from heaven will look like.
Learning to Go
Jesus gives his followers some instructions as he sends them out on mission. 3 Big instructions that help us as sent-ones today.
Learning cross-shaped devotion to Jesus (Luke 9:57-62)
When Jesus says “follow me” He calls us to be as fully devoted to Him as He was to us. Cross shaped devotion to Jesus means a willingness to walk His road, to share His priorities, and to share His forward-facing commitment.
Learning to be on Cross-Shaped mission
Luke 9:51-56. As the disciples walk along the road with Jesus he is teaching them what it looks like to be on mission in a way that is shaped by the cross. This is the same mission he has left disciples with today.
Standing in our shoes
Luke 3v1-22. Jesus came to stand in our shoes so that we might stand in His.
A rebuke from Jesus.
Luke 9v37-50. Sometimes a telling off is a good thing. Here is a rebuke for all from Jesus that we need to listen to.
When it’s tough to listen to Jesus…
Luke 9:27-36. When its tough to listen to Jesus we need to see his glory. This mountain moment is a gift from heaven to help us listen.
Who do you say I am?
Luke 9:18-27. How do you spot a real disciple? Listen to what Jesus has to say.
You give them something to eat…
Luke 9:1-17. Jesus gives his disciples some important lessons for the task he will leave them to do.