Podcasts about brother luke

Jesus tells us that in order for a man to find his life he must first lose it. That might seem like an unusual statement if we only look at it from a superficial perspective. In this sermon, Brother Luke looks at the life of Paul to get a better understanding of what it means …

Brother Luke's sermon emphasized the believer's identity in Christ as a chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, and God's treasured possession. He reminded us that we are not only saved but also commissioned—to proclaim God's glory, fight the war within against sin, and live faithfully as a public witness among unbelievers. The message was a bold call to remember who we are and to live visibly set apart for God's glory.#SetApart #RoyalPriesthood #LiveOnMission #FightSin #1Peter2 #AmongThePagans #BeFaithful #GospelWitness

Brother Luke preached from 1 Timothy 1:5, emphasizing that true gospel instruction aims not at speculation or mere doctrinal correctness, but at producing love—a love that flows from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. He challenged listeners to examine whether their teaching, parenting, and ministry are cultivating this kind of Christ-centered love—not surface-level niceness or religious theater, but Spirit-formed, grace-fueled love rooted in internal transformation.#1Timothy1 #GospelLove #PureHeart #GoodConscience #SincereFaith #SoundDoctrine #HeartTransformation #ChristCenteredMinistry #DeoGloria

Brother Luke's sermon thundered with the truth that the gospel is not soft, sentimental encouragement—it is a roaring rescue mission. He contrasted the crushing weight of the Law at Mount Sinai with the overwhelming grace of Christ at Calvary, emphasizing that true grace doesn't soothe pride but slays it, doesn't patch up the wounded but raises the dead. The gospel is not advice; it is divine power that transforms condemned sinners into adopted sons, not by works but by the finished work of Christ alone.#GraceWithTeeth #LawAndGospel #ChristAlone #RoaringGospel #LionOfJudah #FromCondemnedToRedeemed #TruthThatSaves #GraceUponGrace #NoSoftGospel #HeRoarsWeRise

Brother Luke passionately preached on the critical importance of rightly distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel, declaring that the Law reveals our sin and helplessness while the Gospel reveals Christ's completed work on our behalf. Using powerful historical illustrations, especially the life of Martin Luther, he emphasized that salvation is not earned by human effort but received freely by faith alone through grace alone. The sermon was a strong call to repent, believe, rise in newness of life, and boldly proclaim the pure Gospel without compromise in a world desperate for true hope.#LawAndGospel #GraceUponGrace #ChristAlone #ReformationFire #SolaFide #SoliDeoGloria #CalvaryBaptistTilton #PreachTheWordWatch it here: https://youtu.be/f6lt-XVtBsQ

In this sermon Brother Luke looks at the progression of how a man healed of blindness viewed Jesus. The healed man initially calls Jesus just a man. Then as his understanding grows, he calls him a prophet, then a being from God, and ultimately, he recognizes and worships Jesus as a king. As we learn …

Being afraid can have a dramatic impact on our behavior. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at how the fear of death is a bondage that can cause us to compromise. The scripture tells us the fear of death is something the Lord came to deliver us from, and when we embrace His truth, we …

Brother Luke and Father Nicholaie share snippets of life at the mission, encouraging us to pray like a child, forgive as the Theotokos learned to do, and work towards peace.

Brother Luke's sermon focused on forgiveness as a central aspect of worship and a heart touched by grace. He emphasized that forgiveness is not optional but a command, reflecting the mercy we've received from God. Through the historical example of George Wiseheart, who forgave his persecutors even in the face of death, Luke highlighted that true forgiveness stems from recognizing our own unpayable debt to God and mirroring the mercy we've been given. Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:14–15 shows that forgiveness is a posture of the heart, not a transaction, and that we cannot withhold forgiveness if we've truly experienced God's grace.#Forgiveness #Grace #Mercy #Lord'sPrayer #HeartOfWorship #Matthew6 #GeorgeWiseheart #ChristianLife

Brother Luke's sermon focused on God-centered prayer as taught in Matthew 6, using the Lord's Prayer as a model. He emphasized that true prayer begins with worship, surrender, and dependence on God, aligning our hearts with His will rather than treating prayer as a way to get what we want. Luke illustrated this with historical examples from John Wesley and David Livingston, showing how prayer fuels revival and transforms lives. He concluded with a gospel invitation, urging listeners to trust in Christ and live surrendered lives rooted in prayer.Hashtags: #GodCenteredPrayer #Lord'sPrayer #SurrenderToGod #PrayerLife #TrustInGod

On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He took Peter, James and John with Him. Before he goes off to pray, he instructs them to watch. Three times he returns to find them sleeping. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at the definition of the word watch, …

Living in the modern church culture, we often lose sight of a Biblical understanding of what a pastor is. In this message, Brother Luke preaches about the characteristics of a good pastor. 01.26.25.A.Good.Pastor.Luke.Hagler

In the final justification sermon, Brother Luke looks at the most compelling type of justification. To be justified by works is when others declare us righteous, and justification by faith is when we experience it within based on our faith in Jesus’ work, it is only through grace that the Lord God Almighty declares us …

In a follow up message to ‘Justification by Works’, Brother Luke examines what it means to be justified by faith. Justification by works has to do with the opinions of those who see our works and, based on what they see, declare us righteous. But to be justified by faith means that we see ourselves …

Peter writes in several places that his intention is to stir up our minds by his writing. In this message Brother Luke looks at the reasons we stir our food when we are cooking and compares that to our spiritual minds. In the same way failing to stir our food can cause it to burn or stick, failing to …

To be justified means to be ‘declared just or righteous’. The Bible teaches 3 types of justification: by grace, by faith, and by works. So which one is it? The answer is – all of them. To understand how this works, we must look at each justification individually. In this sermon Brother Luke looks at …

Brother Luke's sermon focused on the theme of God-centered worship based on Matthew 6:1-4. He contrasted the self-serving, hypocritical worship of the Pharisees with the true, humble worship that seeks God's approval rather than human recognition. Using William Tyndale's life as an example, Luke emphasized that genuine worship flows from a transformed heart focused on glorifying God in every aspect of life. #GodCenteredWorship #HeartOfWorship #Matthew6 #SoliDeoGloria #TrueWorship

In his previous two sermons, Brother Luke has answered the questions of when and how we are saved and born again.  Having established both are the sovereign work of God alone, in this sermon he addresses man’s role in discipleship. If God Himself alone saves us eternally and borns us again, how does discipleship work? …

In this message, Brother Luke looks at the confusing and contradicting ideas that the religious world puts forth about eternal salvation. Then in a refreshing and simple way, he presents the simplicity of God’s truth on how we are saved. 11.24.24.The.Chalkboard.Message.Luke.Hagler

In Jeremiah 35, the Lord told Jeremiah to bring the Rechabites to the house of the Lord and set wine before them. The Lord uses this family to demonstrate true faithfulness and show how unfaithful his own nation was to Him. In this message, Brother Luke looks at how the Lord saw the Rechabites as …

If we call someone ignorant today, it sounds harsh. But the root word of ignorance is the word ignore. In this message, Brother Luke looks at the subject of ignorance as it is used in the Bible. We may find that it applies to us all in some ways. 10.27.24.The.Ignorance.of.Man.Luke.Hagler

All through the word of God, boasting is frowned upon, except in a few limited circumstances. From the ballpark to social media, we are saturated with boasting. In this message, Brother Luke takes up this subject of boasting and looks at the instances when boasting is approved and appreciated by our Lord. 10.23.24.Boasting.Luke.Hagler

What does the Bible teach about mission work? Is it scriptural? Are missions as commonly understood today, following a Biblical pattern? In this message of the “Why” series, Brother Luke looks at what the Bible teaches about missions. 10.20.24.What.the.Bible.Teaches.About.Missions.Luke.Hagler

One definition of “spirit” is “the influence which fills and governs the soul of any one.” And there are evil, influential spirits that are higher than men but lower than God. The Apostle John addressed this in I John 4 by instructing the people of God to “try” the spirits. In this sermon, Brother Luke …

Brother Luke presents a timely message entitled “Leave Your Windows Open.” In a reference to Daniel’s faithfulness to His God in Babylon, we should take courage in remaining faithful and not compromising the Word of God. We are living in Babylon now, and regardless of the consequence, we should do as Daniel and leave our …

Learning to be content in a prosperous society can be difficult. It is not necessarily sinful to have things, but if it leads to discontent, it is not good for our spiritual walk. We can find contentment by embracing the principles of Godly contentment. In this message, Brother Luke looks at what the Bible teaches …

It is incredible to think that anyone could misunderstand the simple teachings of Christ. Sadly, so many did. In this message, Brother Luke looks at the reasons why so many did not see what was happening or understand what was being taught by Jesus, when it was all so clear and simple. This is an …

Have you ever wondered about angels? What they really are? What is their purpose? How do they look? In this message, Brother Luke looks at the subject of angels and answers many questions about them. Our modern idea of a cute little pudgy baby with wings, sitting on a mantle, is not even remotely close …

When Christ was on the earth, He used simple examples to make profound points. On one occasion, when the Pharisees were questioning who He was spending time with, the Lord made an incredible example about the great value of His children to Himself. In this message, Brother Luke looks at this topic. 08.11.24.The.Penny.in.the.Parking.Lot.Luke.Hagler.mp3

Even when a nation is degrading from within, there is always hope. That hope is found in the righteous living of disciples. In the second message of a series preached at Bethlehem, Brother Luke looks at the hope given by the Lord in spite of the terrible conditions of a culture. 08.04.24.Signs.of.a.Degrading.Nation.Part2

When something degrades it breaks down and deteriorates. If you leave a sandwich laying on the counter for a week, there are obvious signs it has degraded.  The Lord describes the signs of a degraded nation in Isaiah 3. In this message, Brother Luke looks at these signs of degradation as they apply to a …

Satan has many descriptions in the Bible. One of those is the strong man. Christ refers to the devil in this way. The only way to overpower a strong man is by a stronger one. In this message Brother Luke teaches about how Christ is the stronger Man Who overpowers Satan. 07.14.24.The.Stronger.Man.Luke.Hagler

Listening is a gift, and it requires cultivation. Most of the time we would rather talk than listen. In this message, Brother Luke looks into the book of James, and preaches about this wonderful, Spiritual quality. To be able to listen enables us to minister to those in need and also helps us to learn …

It is unwise to compare ourselves to one another. We are all broken measures, and the word of God expressly condemns comparing with each other. But the Lord gives us ways to compare, and it is never with each other. In this message, Brother Luke preaches about how we can make right comparisons that will …

When we consider how God does not change in his commitment to eternally save us, it should inspire us to be faithful to Him. Sadly, if we are honest with ourselves, our faithfulness is very lacking. We are drawn away so easily from serving Him. In this message, Brother Luke relates how God’s faithfulness should …

In this message, Brother Luke takes up another difficult subject, that is so relevant to us today. Our society is saturated with sinful sexuality. God’s children need to hear what God’s word says about this topic. The Bible refers to this sin as fornication. From the TV to the internet, from billboards to books, this …

The more we are trained in Godly conduct and responses, the more we are likely to have an automatic response of Godliness, when situations arise. In this message, Brother Luke uses detailed examples to show how we can be trained to respond to our circumstances in ways that honor the Lord. The title of this …

In this message, Brother Luke begins a series about pitfalls and snares that can ruin our lives. Some of those snares may not start out as an outright sin. But just because something is not in and of itself sinful, does not mean it is beneficial to us. Brother Luke takes up an important and …

In this sermon, Brother Luke preaches about the importance of saving our houses. By looking at examples of houses that were doomed by the actions of the father, and comparing that to fathers’ whose actions saved their houses in might way, we can see just how important it is to focus on saving our houses. …

Today on the podcast, I share a message preached on a Wednesday night by Brother Luke. Jesus told us to “Remember Lot’s wife.” We should perk up and pay attention to this because Jesus tells us to remember her. If we look at her life, as well as the situation she was in with her …

The Bible teaches more than one type of resurrection. From the resurrection of Christ to resurrections we can experience in a timely sense, we find various resurrections taught. On this past Easter Sunday, Brother Luke presents a timely message on Four Resurrections. 03.31.24.Four.Resurrections.Luke.Hagler

Preaching in parables was a teaching method that Jesus used. In some ways, parables were like a code designed to hide truth from some and reveal truth to others. It takes a spiritual mind to understand the truth of a parable. In this message, Brother Luke preaches about the purpose of parables. 03.24.24.Preaching.on.Parables.Luke.Hagler

God’s creation is amazing for many reasons. One reason is because the very design of certain created creatures, teaches us great lessons. In this message, Brother Luke presents how 4 of God’s creations teach us important and valuable lessons. 03.10.24.Creation.Teaches.Luke.Hagler

Self-Examination can be difficult. But it is very easy to examine others, while overlooking our own shortcomings. That is human nature. In this message, Brother Luke points out that when we fail to self-examine, and yet still criticize others, it is like swallowing a camel while straining at a gnat. 03.03.24.Swallowing.The.Camel.Luke.Hagler

In part 2 of the message on Romans 10, Brother Luke continues to look at the true context of this famous chapter. Was Paul making an offer of eternal salvation? Or was he showing how born-again children of God can exit the slavish prison of thinking their confession or work is what takes them to …

It is very easy to feed our human nature. Sometimes we even create situations that set us up for temptation. Recognizing how easy this occurs is the first step to resisting. In this message, Brother Luke examines how we can resist feeding lust or temptation. 02.14.24.Lust.Luke.Hagler

Romans chapter 10 is often called the “Roman Road of Salvation”. When saying this, most are thinking about the way we get to heaven, or eternal salvation. In this message, Brother Luke looks at the true meaning of Romans 10, within the context of the Apostle’s Paul foundation laid in the previous 9 chapters. When …

John 3:16 is probably the most well known verse in the Bible. It is also possibly the most misunderstood. In this message, Brother Luke takes up this popular verse, and presents an accurate view of what it means. 02.04.24.John.3.16.Luke.Hagler

As believers in salvation by grace alone, we often hear the question – Why do you preach if you believe God does all the saving? This question presumes that the gospel is a part of saving us eternally.  But that is not the purpose of the gospel. In this message, Brother Luke answers the question …

The Bible provides a lot of information about the fool. There are very stark lessons about the consequences of being associated with a Biblical fool or with the wise. In this message Brother Luke looks at several ways a fool can be identified. From their attitude to their emotions, a fool can be identified. The …