Sermons
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE:
“AN ORDERLY ACCOUNT” OF THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS
1. Introduction
4. Lk 1.28-45 Jesus’ Birth Foretold
5. Lk 1.46-55 Mary’s Song-The Magnificat
6. Lk 2.1-5 The Birth of Jesus
7. Lk 2.1-7 Jesus’ Approach to Christmas
8. Lk 2.8-20 The Shepherds and the Angels
10. Lk 2.21-40 Jesus Presented in the Temple
11. Lk 3, Mt 3 John the Baptist-Life and Ministry
12. Lk 3.23-38 Jesus’ Genealogy
13. Lk 4.1-13 The Temptation of Jesus
14. Lk 4.14-30 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
15. Lk 4.31-37 Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit (Demon)
16. Lk 4.38-44 Jesus Heals Many
17. Lk 5.1-11 The Calling of the First Disciples
18. Lk 5.12-26 Jesus Heals a Leper and a Paralytic
19. Lk 5.27-32 The Calling of Levi, the Crook
20. Lk 5.33-35 Jesus’ Teaching about Fasting
21. Lk 5.36-39 Open to Change–The Parables of the New Patch and the New Wine
22. Lk 6.1-11 The Lord of the Sabbath
23. Lk 6.12-16 The Twelve Apostles
24. Lk 6.17-26 Blessings and Woes
25. Lk 6.27-36 Loving Our Enemies
27. Lk 6.46-49 The Wise and Foolish Builders
28. Lk 7.1-10 The Faith of the Centurion
29. Lk 7.11-17 Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
30. Lk 7:18-35 Jesus and John the Baptist
31. Lk 7.36-50 Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
32. Lk 8.1-3 The Ministry of Women
33. Lk 8.4-10 Four Hearers–The Parable of the Sower and the Soils
34. Lk 8.16-18 Let the Light Shine!–The Parable of the Lamp
35. Lk 8.19-21 Jesus’ True Family
36. Lk 8.22-25 Jesus Calms the Storm
37. Lk 8.26-39 The Healing of a Demonized Man
38. Lk 8.40-56 Jesus Heals a Dead Girl and a Sick Woman
39. Lk 9.1-9 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve
40. Lk 9.10-17 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
41. Lk 9.18-22 Peter’s Confession of Christ
42. Lk 9.23-27 The Conditions of Discipleship
43. Lk 9.28-36 The Transfiguration
44. Lk 9.37-45 The Healing of the Boy with an Unclean Spirit
45. Lk 9.46-50 Who Will be the Greatest?
46. Lk 9.51-56 A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus
47. Lk 9.57-62 The Cost of Following Jesus
48. Lk 10.1-24 Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two
49. Lk 10.25-37 Love in Action–The Parable of the Good Samaritan
50. Lk 10.38-41 Mary and Martha–Being vs. Doing
51. Lk 11.1-4 The Lord’s Prayer Part I
52. Lk 11.1-4 The Lord’s Prayer Part II
53. Lk 11.1-4 The Lord’s Prayer III
54. Lk 11.5-13 Persistence in Prayer
53. Lk 11.14-28 Jesus & Beelzebub
53. Lk 11.29-32 The Sign of Jonah
55. Lk 11.37-54 Jesus Pronounces Six Woes on the Religious Leaders
56. Lk 12.1-12 Warnings and Encouragements
57. Lk 12.13-21Watch Out for Greed! The Parable of the Rich Fool
58. Lk 12.22-34 The Folly of Worry
59. Lk 12.35-48 Watchfulness–Preparedness and Fidelity
60. Lk 12.49-53 Jesus Does Not Bring Peace but Division
61. Lk 12.54-59 Interpreting the Times
62. Lk 13.1-9 Suffering and Sin–Repent or Perish
63. Lk 13.6-9 Watch Out for a Barren Life
63. Lk 13.10-17 A Crippled Woman Healed on the Sabbath
64. Lk 13.18-21 Small Things Matter–The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
65. Lk 13.22-30 The Narrow Door
66. Lk 13.31-35 Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem
67. Lk 14.1-14 Jesus at a Pharisee’s House
68. Lk 14.15-24 Excuses–The Parable of the Great Banquet
69. Lk 14.25-35 The Cost of Being a Disciple
70. Lk 15.1-32 Lost People Matter to God–The Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin and the Lost Son
71. Lk 16.1-15 Plan for the Future–The Parable of the Shrewd Manager
72. Lk 16.16-18 The Fierce Pursuit of the Kingdom of God
73. Lk 16.19-31 A Man Consumed With Wealth–The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
74. Lk 17.1-6 Temptation, Sin and Forgiveness
75. Lk 17.7-10 Unworthy Servants
76. Lk 17.11-19 Ingratitude–The Healing of the Ten Lepers
77. Lk 17.20-37 The Coming of the Kingdom of God
78. Lk 18.1-8 Persistence in Prayer–The Parable of the Persistent Widow
79. Lk 18.9-14 Self-Righteousness–The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
80. Lk 18.15-17 Little Children and Jesus
81. Lk 18.18-30 The Rich Young Ruler
82. Lk 18.31-34 Jesus Predicts His Death Again
83. Lk 18.35-43 A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight
84. Lk 19.1-10 Zacchaeus, The Crook
85. Lk 19.11-27 Wise and Foolish Stewards–The Parable of the Ten Minas
86. Lk 19.28-44 The Triumphal Entry
87. Lk 19.29-44 Jesus and Fame
88. Lk 19.45-48 Jesus Cleanses the Temple
89. Lk 20.1-8 The Authority of Jesus Questioned
90. Lk 20.9-19 Israel’s Rejection of the Messiah-Parable of the Tenants
91. Lk 20.20-26 God and Caesar–Paying Taxes to Caesar
92. Lk 20.27-40 The Resurrection and Marriage
93. Lk 20.41-47 Whose Son is the Christ
94. Lk 21.1-4 The Widow’s Mite
95. Lk 21.5-38 Signs of the End of the Age
96. Lk 22.1-6 Jesus is Betrayed by Judas
97. Lk 22.7-38 The Last Supper
98. Lk 22.39-46 Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
99. Lk 22.47-53 Jesus is Arrested
100. Lk 22.48-62 Jesus is Disowned by Peter
101. Lk 22.63-71 Jesus is Mocked and Beaten
102. Lk 22.66-23.25 The Trial of Jesus
103. Lk 23.1-5 Jesus Before Pilate
104. Lk 23.6-17 Jesus Before Herod
105. Lk 23.18-25 Jesus is Delivered by Pilate to be Crucified
106. Lk 23.26-43 The Crucifixion
107. Lk 23.32-49 The Darkness of Good Friday
108. Lk 23.45-49 The Death of Jesus
109. Lk 23.50-56 The Burial of Jesus
110. Lk 24.1-12 The Resurrection
111. Lk 24.13-35 The Two Disciples of Jesus on the Road of Emmaus
112. Lk 24.36-49 Jesus Appears to the Disciples
113. Lk 24.50-53 The Ascension of Jesus
THE EPISTLE OF 2 CORINTHIANS:
A LIFE OF INTEGRITY
1. 2 Co 1.1-11 Introduction and The God of All Comfort
2. 2 Co 1.10-11 Pray For Each Other
3. 2 Co 1.12-24 How Important is Integrity?
4. 2 Co 2.1-4 Paul’s Painful Visit
5. 2 Co 2.5-11 Forgiveness and Restoration
6. 2 Co 2.12-17 Being Authentic Messengers
7. 2 Co 3.1-5 The Bible Everyone Will Read
8. 2 Co 3.7-18 We Are Becoming What We Focus Upon
9. 2 Co 4.1-6 The Light of the Glory of God
10. 2 Co 4.7-12 Treasures in Jars of Clay (Crackpots)
11. 2 Co 4.13-18 The Seen and the Unseen
12. 2 Co 5.1-10 Our Heavenly House
13. 2 Co 5.10 God’s Judgments and Accountability
14. 2 Co 5.11-21 The Ministry of Reconciliation
15. 2 Co 5.19 Our Suffering God
16. 2 Co 6.1-2 What Is So Urgent About Salvation?
17. 2 Co 6.3-13 Having an Authentic Ministry
18. 2 Co 6.14-7.1 Mixing Good and Evil
20. 2 Co 8.1-15 Sacrificial Giving
21. 2 Co 8.16-24 The Proof of Love
22. 2 Co 9.1-5 The Preparation for Giving
23. 2 Co 9.6-14 Sowing Generously
24 2 Co 10.1-6 The Church: A Warring Community Part I
25. 2 Co 10.1-6 The Church: A Warring Community Part II
26. 2 Co 10.7-18 Boasting in the Lord
27. 2 Co 11.1-15 False Apostles
28. 2 Co 11.16-33 Ministry and Suffering
29. 2 Co 12.1-10 Paul’s Visions, Revelations and Thorns
30. 2 Co 12.11-13.14 Concern for the Church and Final Warnings and Greetings
THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS: OUR RICHES IN CHRIST
1. Introduction
2. 1:1-6 Predestined for Adoption
3. 1:7-14 Sealed Until Redemption
4. 1:15-23 Christ, the Head of the Church
5. 2:1-10 Salvation by Grace through Faith
7. 3:1-13 God’s Wisdom Known through the Church
8. 3:14-21 A Prayer for the Ephesians
9. 4:1-6 The Unified Body of Christ Part I
10. 4:7-16 The Unified Body of Christ Part II
11. 4:7-16 The Unified Body of Christ Part III
12. ch. 4 The Unified Body of Christ Part IV
13. 4:17-24 Living as Children of Light
14. 4:25 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Lying
15. 4:26-27 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Anger Part I
16. 4:26-27 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Anger Part II
17. 4:26-27 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Anger Part III
18. 4:27-28 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Stealing
19. 4:28 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Laziness
20. 4:29-30 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Unwholesome Talk
21. 4:31-32 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Bitterness & Malice
22. 4:32 Put On the Garment of Forgiveness
24. 5:3-5 Live As Children of Light Part I
25. 5.3-5 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Lust
26. 5.4-7 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Foolish Talk
27. 5.5 Putting Off Your Graveclothes: Greed
28. 5:6-10 Live As Children of Light Part II
29. 5:11-14 Live as Children of Light Part III
30. 5:15-17 Live as Children of Light Part IV
31. 5:18 How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit Part I
32. 5.18 How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit Part II
33. 5:18 How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit Part III
34. 5.22-33 Christian Family Part I
35. 5.32-33 Christian Marriage Part I
36. 5:32-33 Christian Marriage Part II
37. 5:25-33 Christian Marriage Part III
38. 6.4 The Christian Family Part II
39. 6:4 The Christian Family Part III
40. 6:10-12 Spiritual Warfare Part I
41. 6:10-12 Spiritual Warfare Part II
42. 6:13-17 Spiritual Warfare Part III
43. 6:18-20 Spiritual Warfare IV
THE BOOK OF 1 TIMOTHY: GODLY LIVING IN AN UNGODLY AGE
1. Introduction
2. 1 Ti 1.1-11 A Warning Against False Teachers
4. 1 Ti 1.18-20 Fight the Good Fight
5. 1 Ti 2.1-2 Pray for Our Leaders!
6. 1 Ti 2.3-7 God Wants All People Saved
7. 1 Ti 2.8-15 Instruction on Worship
8. 1 Ti 3.1-15 Conduct in God’s Household
9. 1 Ti 4.1-6 Don’t Be Deceived!
10. 1 Ti 4.7 Train Yourself to be Godly Part I
11. 1 Ti 4.7 Train Yourself to be Godly Part II
12. 1 Ti 4.9-10 Savior of All!
13. 1 Ti 4.11-16 Be an Example!
14. 1 Ti 4.13-16 Personal Instructions
16. 1 Ti 5.17-25 Practical Guidelines for the Church
17. 1 Ti 6.1-2 The Responsibilities of Employees and Employers
18. 1 Ti 6.3-10 The Love of Money
19. 1 Ti 6.11-16 Paul’s Charge to Timothy
20. 1 Ti 6.17-21 Rich in Good Deeds
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS: THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST
2. 1: 1-4 The Superiority of the Son to the Prophets and the Angels
3. 1:5-14 Christ’s Superiority Over the Angels
4. 1:7,14; 2:2,7 Angelology-The Study of Angels
6. 2:5-18 The Humanity of Jesus
7. 3:1-6 Jesus’ Superiority Over Moses
8. 3:7-19 The Catastrophy of Unbelief
9. 4:1-13 A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God
10. 4:14-5:10 Jesus: High Priest
12. 6:4-12 A Warning Against Apostasy
13. 6:13-20 The Certainty of God’s Promise
14. 7:1-28 Jesus’ Superiority Over Melchizedek
15. 8:1-13 High Priest of a New Covenant
16. 9:1-10 Worship in the Earthly Tabernacle
17. 9:11-28 Redemption Through the Blood of Christ
18. 10:1-18 Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All
19. 10:19-25 The Full Assurance of Faith
20. 10:26-39 A Call to Persevere
21. 11:1-3 Heroes of the Faith Part I: The Nature of Faith
22. 11:4-6 Heroes of Faith Part II: Abel and Enoch
23. 11:7 Heroes of Faith Part III: Noah
24. 11:8-19 Heroes of Faith Part IV: Abraham
25. 11:20-22 Heroes of Faith V: Isaac, Jacob and Joseph
26. 11:23-29 Heroes of Faith VI: Moses
27. 11:30 Heroes of Faith Part VII: Joshua
28. 11:31 Heroes of Faith Part VIII: Rahab
29. 11:32-35 Heroes of Faith Part IX
30. 11:35-40 Heroes of Faith Part X
32. 12:4-13 God Disciplines His Children
33. 12:14-29 Warning Against Refusing God
34. 13:1 Keep On Loving Each Other as Brothers
35. 13:2-3 Practice Hospitality
36. 13:4 Honor the Marriage Vows
37. 13:5-6 Watch Out for Greed!
39. 13:7,17 Imitate Your Leaders
40. 13:8 Jesus Christ is Always the Same Part I
41. 13:8 Jesus Christ is Always the Same Part II
43. 13.15 A Sacrifice of Praise
44. 13.16 Do Good!
46. 13:18-19 An Urgent Request for Prayer
47. 13:20-25 A Benediction and Final Prayer
Thematic
THE ARREST, TRIAL & DEATH OF CHRIST
7. Jesus is Delivered by Pilate to be Crucified
9. The Darkness of Good Friday
12. Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All
13. The Suffering and Glory of God’s Servant
14. He Suffered Unjustly in Silence
15. A Meditation on the Events of Good Friday
16. God’s Friday
17. The Seven Last Words from the Cross (Summarized)
18. The Seven Last Words from the Cross
19. The Fifth Word from the Cross: I Thirst!
20. The Sixth Word from the Cross: It is Finished!
21. The Seventh Word from the Cross: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
23. The Glory in the Cross (A Responsive Reading)
26. The Suffering and Glory of God’s Son
29. The Centrality of the Cross
30. The Cross Was His Own (Poem)
31. The Eloquent Silence of Christ
32. The World’s Blackest & Brightest Hour
33. The Suffering and Glory of God’s Servant, the Messiah
36. Lent
37. The Death March
38. God on the Gallows: God Suffers With Us
CHRISTMAS: THE INCARNATION: THE ENFLESHMENT OF GOD
3. The Shepherds and the Angels
5. Jesus’ Approach to Christmas
8. God With Us
11. The Word Became Flesh (Real)
12. Christmas & Fear
13. Do Not Fear!
15. Light
16. Christmas: Love With Skin On It
20. People Who Missed Christmas
21. Christmas & God’s Sovereignty
22. The Stillness of Christmas
24. The Cradle, The Cross & the Crown
26. Mary’s Song: The Magnificat
PALM SUNDAY
3. The Anatomy of Disappointment
5. Jesus & Fame
EASTER
3. The Two Disciples of Jesus on the Road of Emmaus
4. Jesus Appears to the Disciples
5. The Chief Part of Our Faith
7. Easter and Fulfilled Prophecy
8. Easter and Fulfilled Prophecy (Summary)
9. The Resurrection and the Life
10. The Risen Life
12. What Difference Does It Make?
13. The Resurrection and the Wedding Supper
14. Easter: Life, Death & Immortality
17. When in Doubt, Remember Thomas
18. Hope
THANKSGIVING
1. The Priority of Thanksgiving
3. How Great God’s Love Is (Psalm 103)
NEW YEAR