Sermons on Luke
Freedom for the Captive
Psalm 107:10-16 — God rescues those who trust in Christ from captivity to sin.
Treasuring, Pondering, Sharing
Luke 2:17-20 — Mary demonstrated holy habits of contemplation, celebration, and witness of what God has done.
Watchfires
Luke 2:25-38 — Simeon and Anna were part of the long line of witnesses of (and believers in) God’s promises to save.
The PEACE of a Prayer-Filled Life
Luke 2:36-38 — Prayer is an essential act of service to God that leads to worship and witness.
JOY in Sorrow
Luke 2:25-35 — Following Jesus will involve being humbled, but also being raised up to new life and joy.
God So LOVED
Luke 2:27-32 — Simeon’s prayer describes the great breadth of God’s covenant love and salvation.
HOPE in the Consolation of Israel
Luke 2:25; Isaiah 49 — Simeon demonstrates how to learn about, trust, and experience God.
CARE and Share in Need
Acts 2:42-47 — As Christians we show generous care because God has shown it to us, because Jesus taught us to do so, and because the Holy Spirit cultivates godly compassion as it works within us!
Metanoia (Repentance)
Mark 1:14-17; Luke 15:1-7 — God rejoices over welcoming humanity back into right relationship through Christ.
Sabbath (Rest, Cease)
Exodus 20; Luke 14 — The Sabbath is God’s gift to us for spiritual nourishment and rest.