Podcasts about scripture luke

Today's Sponsor: The Go BibleHave you ever told Jesus, “I'll follow you”… but deep down knew there were conditions?In Luke 9, Jesus encounters three men who all say they want to follow Him. One is overly excited but hasn't counted the cost. One delays, waiting for a more convenient time. And one wants Jesus—but still keeps looking back.Each one is close. But none fully surrender.In this message, we explore the uncomfortable truth about discipleship: following Jesus will cost you everything. Not because He wants to harm you—but because He wants to heal you, transform you, and make you fully alive.Jesus isn't looking for momentary excitement. He's looking for faithful disciples who are all in.This message will challenge you to ask:• Have I counted the cost?• Am I delaying obedience?• Am I still looking back at my old life?• Or am I fully surrendered?The greatest tragedy isn't rejecting Jesus outright. It's almost following Him your entire life.Scripture: Luke 9:57–62

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Lyle Dietz, Elder

Morning Services: “ What is Transfiguration?” What is the significance of transfiguration for us today? Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

“Are you going to return the same way you came, or are you going to return in the dunamis of God?” In this message from the Spiritual Authority – Restored In Christ sermon series, Chad Everett walks through Luke 4 and reveals how Jesus modeled spiritual authority through the power of the Holy Spirit. After confronting temptation in the wilderness, Jesus did not return the same — He returned in the power of the Spirit, operating with both dunamis (miraculous power) and exusia (authority and jurisdiction). This teaching shows how Jesus responded to temptation with the Word — “It is written” — choosing truth over the lies of the enemy that often come through thoughts and feelings. From there, we see Jesus teaching in the synagogue, rebuking unclean spirits, healing sickness, and demonstrating that spiritual authority is not theoretical, but active and practical. Chad also challenges the Church to guard against familiarity and religion that dulls spiritual hunger. The goal is not entertainment or information alone, but training — equipping believers with skill to walk in the authority Jesus restored through the Holy Spirit. This message is a call to return differently — not in human strength, but in the power and authority God has made available to every believer. Scripture: Luke 4: 13–41 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Carl Olson, Elder

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW TITLE: Finding Faith After Disappointment SHOW DESCRIPTION:  It's inevitable that we will experience seasons of disappointment or disillusionment throughout our faith journey, but how we handle it determines everything. Father Ted Keating, pastor at Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Mount Joy joins us to unpack what to do when we find ourselves in a fog. SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:32 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Augustine of Hippo

Jesus tells a sobering parable from Luke 16:19–31 about a rich man and Lazarus. A man who had everything overlooks a man who had nothing. After death, their situations are completely reversed: the unseen are honored, the comfortable are confronted, and eternity reveals what truly mattered all along.This message invites us to wrestle with hard questions about wealth, compassion, pride, and what it means to really see our neighbors. Even in torment, the rich man's heart remains unchanged. Jesus reveals that hell is not simply punishment imposed from the outside, but a condition shaped by a life turned inward. As C. S. Lewis famously wrote, “The gates of Hell are locked from the inside.” This sermon challenges us to examine where we place our trust, how we respond to those in need, and whether our lives reflect the upside-down values of God's Kingdom, where the last become first and the forgotten are remembered. Scripture: Luke 16:19–31 Date: February 8, 2026 Series Message: The Great Reversal If this message encourages or challenges you, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it today.

Jesus endured the cross to pay our unpayable debt of sin, and the good news is that everyone who trusts in His Grace will be restored. Scripture: Luke 23:32-49. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/communion-luke-2332-49/

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28 Sermon Series: Found By Love Preacher: Bishop Jenny Andison

Jesus, allow the cup of mercy you give to me to overflow to others. Keywords: Mercy; compassion; yielded; gentle; kind; merciful. Scripture: Luke 6:36 NIV Resource: Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads 

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:27-28, 38"Simeon came in the Spirit into the temple and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law he took Jesus in his arms and blessed God.  And the prophetess Anna, coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.”REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Nunc Dimittis (The Canticle of Simeon)" by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz- "Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All (Sweet Sacrament)" by Luca RaggiNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Monte French, Senior Minister

"Focused and Fit"Scripture: Luke 9:57 -62Messenger: Minister Angela Blake

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa. SHOW TITLE: Pursuing a Deeper Prayer Life SHOW DESCRIPTION:   To create more space to sit at Jesus' feet and do ordinary things with extraordinary love, what do we need to do at the most basic level? Today we welcome back Deacon Scott Root, Senior Theology teacher at Trinity High School, who serves at St. Katherine Drexel Parish in Mechanicsburg where he's also the director of religious education, to chat with us about our prayer life, and what that can look like in our very busy, everyday lives. SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:38-42 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Therese of Liseux  

Jesus tells a story about a dishonest manager that makes many of us uncomfortable. Why would Jesus end a story by praising someone who acted dishonestly? In this message, we dig into Luke 16:1–9 and discover that Jesus isn't endorsing dishonesty, but pointing to something deeper: urgency, clarity about the future, and how we use what's been entrusted to us right now. This parable confronts our tendency to coast, assume tomorrow will look like today, and delay living fully for God's kingdom. Instead, Jesus invites us to live with intentionality and to use our resources, relationships, and influence in light of eternity. Scripture: Luke 16:1–9 Week Five of The Storyteller series at Trinity

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26 Sermon Series: Found By Love Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Tyler Wigg-Stevenson

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Monte French, Senior Minister

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Monte French, Senior Minister

What happens when heaven feels quiet and prayers go unanswered? In this sermon from Pastor Landon, we walk through Luke 18:1–8, where Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge. This passage speaks directly to weary believers—those who haven't stopped believing in God, but have quietly stopped praying the prayers that cost them something. Jesus isn't addressing people who don't pray. He's addressing people who pray faithfully… until nothing changes. This message explores: • Why prayer often fades from discouragement, not unbelief • How delay tests faith more than doubt does • Why persistent prayer is about endurance, not manipulation • What it means to pray between promise and fulfillment • How God uses waiting to shape us before He changes circumstances • Jesus' sobering question: “When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” Luke 18 reminds us that prayer is not about wearing God down—it's about keeping faith alive while we wait. God is not an unjust judge. He is a righteous Father who sees, knows, and acts in His perfect time. If you've laid a prayer down… if hope feels stretched thin… if faith feels tired—this message is for you.

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0ByWNkY1YBNCBN0xoM0p1QXBaclE?resourcekey=0-qD6_pc1G39R1qE59jo2ntA

Send us a textWelcome to Crossroads Online!Today we conclude our series WITH by focusing on what remains when everything else fades — love.In Week 8: With Love, Pastor Jono Contestabile teaches from Luke 7, where a woman encounters the overwhelming grace of Jesus. Her response isn't obligation or performance — it's love flowing from having been deeply loved.

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 This Sunday we remembered Martin Luther King, Jr. and also focused on the temptations of Jesus as recounted in Luke (and Matthew and to a lesser degree in Mark). Temptations offer a test. There's a chance to pass it and a chance to fail it. With Lent soon approaching next month, Susan suggested it's a great opportunity to address one of the temptations you face in this tumultuous time. She provided a number of ideas to get us thinking about how we could address some of the temptations we might be facing due to the national turmoil. What life-giving practice would you do well to embrace? Or what destructive habit would you benefit from turning away from?

We are characters in a narrative that has a beginning and a culmination! All Scripture has an arc and we each play a part in it. What the author of life has written helps us understand various developments in salvation history, including our present roles.Scripture: Luke 24:13-35**For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Jesus, help me not to miss the true miracle you have for me.Scripture: Luke 5:9Keywords: Success; miracles; Simon Peter; leaving; following Jesus; Jesus said. {{Best of}}

Jesus, you were sent to mend, heal, and make me free.Keywords:Jesus; freedom; mended heart; sent; welcome; Savior; Jesus said. Scripture: Luke 4:18 (Best of)

We all know the story of the Good Samaritan. Most of us learned it in Sunday school as a lesson about being kind, helping others, and doing the right thing.But Jesus wasn't just giving us another moral rule to follow.In this Sunday School Remix episode, I take a deeper look at Luke 10:25–37 and the moment that prompted Jesus to tell this parable in the first place. A lawyer—someone who knew all the religious rules—asked Jesus a familiar question: “Who is my neighbor?” Luke tells us he asked it hoping to justify himself.That detail matters.Because this story isn't about earning goodness or proving you're right. It's about how easily religious rules can distract us from mercy—and how God keeps placing opportunities for compassion directly in our path.Why Jesus tells this story in response to self-justificationHow religious rules can become barriers to compassionWhy the priest and Levite walk by—and why that made sense religiouslyWhy making the Samaritan the hero was so shockingHow humility is the starting point for real compassionWhat it looks like to notice the needs God places right in front of usThe Good Samaritan isn't a story about being a better rule-follower. It's an invitation to live a life shaped by mercy—again and again.

Jesus, you have the answer for the question I struggle even to ask.Keywords: Truth; listen; ask; motivation; authority; real need.Scripture: Luke 20:8 (Best of)

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Isaac Karow, Associate Minister

Jesus, I'm not sure I'm ready but I trust your timing.Keywords: Ready; comparison; obedience; submission; trust; Jesus said.Scripture: Luke 19:31  (Best of)

Treasure that which will never lose its value. Keywords: Jesus; teaching; giving; sacrifice; treasure; heavenly deposit; Jesus said.Scripture: Luke 12:33 (best of)

Lord, help me to give up this grudge to live in wholeness.Scripture: Luke 12:14Keywords: Vendetta; revenge; snare; bitterness; resentment; freedom; Jesus said.  (Best of)

What if you succeeded at every goal this year—and still missed what mattered most? In Luke 18, Jesus shows us a better way forward. A way marked by dependence, persistence, and trust in a faithful Father. In this message, we talk about: • Why posture before God matters • How consistent practices shape real faith • Why God's faithfulness is the foundation for everything If you're stepping into a new year with hope, questions, or weariness—this message is for you.

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Monte French, Senior Minister

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Monte French, Senior Minister

God did not dictate the Bible. The Bible tells us that a very human process was used in its creation. Authors interviewed others, did research, and had specific goals that shaped the way they crafted and ordered what they wrote.Scripture: Luke 1:1-4**For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Jesus, it feels risky to reach out to you, but it's where my healing will begin.  Keywords: Healed; healing; risk; touch; unclean; whole; Jesus said.  Scripture: Luke 8:45

Jesus, thank you that you mend the broken pieces of our lives.Scripture: Luke 7:47Keywords: Forgiveness; worth; redeemed; shame; change; bravery;Jesus said. (Best of)

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40The Greatest Story SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. The central message of Christmas, found in Luke 2:11, is "Christ the Savior is born." Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the promised Messiah, brings hope and peace to the world. This phrase symbolizes Jesus' fulfillment of prophecy, His divine identity as God's Son, and His mission as Redeemer. This is God's story—His master plan. Scene 1: Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:13-25)Scene 2: The angel, Gabriel, visits Mary in Nazareth (Luke 1:26-38) Scene 3: Joseph's Dream (Matthew 1:18-25) Scene 4: Mary Visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)Scene 5: Jesus' birth in Bethlehem is witnessed by angels and shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)In Scene 6, Joseph and Mary take Jesus to the temple for purification as required by the law of Moses. Two trustworthy witnesses, Simeon and Anna, who had faithfully walked with God for many years and waited for this child—God's gift—were present. Anna shares the good news of Jesus, and Simeon proclaims, “My eyes have seen Your salvation.” “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation that You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”Luke 2:29-32 Song: He Came Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEPUvf9IhQk&list=RDIEPUvf9IhQk&start_radio=1

A sermon in our Advent series "Face to Face."Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

A sermon in our Advent series "Face to Face."Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

What does it mean to truly recognize Jesus?In this final message of our Advent series Come and Behold Him, we turn to the story of Simeon—a man whose entire life was shaped by waiting on a promise personally given by God. In Luke 2, Simeon is led by the Holy Spirit into the temple at just the right moment, where he takes the infant Jesus into his arms and declares, “My eyes have seen your salvation.”This message explores how:Only the Holy Spirit enables true recognition of ChristJesus is revealed as salvation for all people, Jew and Gentile alikeChrist both brings peace and exposes the human heart, dividing and revealing what we truly believeSimeon's encounter reminds us that the Christmas story is not just something to hear—it is something to behold. Christ comforts, confronts, reveals, and redeems. And when we truly see Him, everything changes.Scripture: Luke 2:22–35Waiting ends when salvation is revealed—when the Spirit opens our eyes to behold Christ.#ComeAndBeholdHim #AdventSeries #Simeon #Luke2 #SalvationHasCome #LightOfTheWorld #ChristmasSermon #JesusChrist #GospelTruth

Today's Scripture: Luke 24:32Emmaus shows us Christ's presence. Revelation calls for our response. And both remind us that transformed hearts produce unstoppable testimony.

To navigate the "dark nights of the soul" is one of the most difficult challenges in the human experience. Whether it is a season of grief, confusion, or spiritual silence, the darkness can feel overwhelming and permanent. In this message, guest speaker Pastor Jeremy Isaacs explores the story of the shepherds in Luke 2 to reveal how God often does His most significant work in the dark. Discover how to walk by faith when you cannot see what is next and why the "nighttime" is often a setup for morning joy. Key Takeaways: - Understand the Night: Learn why seasons of darkness are a normal, biblical part of the walk with God rather than a sign of abandonment. - Navigate the Fog: See why trying to look too far ahead can actually blind you to what God is doing right in front of you. - Hold on to Hope: Be reminded that darkness ias temporary and the morning always comes. Scripture: Luke 2:8, Psalm 30:5, John 16:33 _____ Ready to take a Next Step? www.mygochurch.com/next Give to GO: www.mygochurch.com/give

The Pressure Paradox | Finding Joy in a Burnout CultureWe live in a "pressure cooker" culture. From financial stress to the pressure to perform, it often feels like the weight of the world is crushing us. But what if the answer isn't to build thicker skin, but to change what's inside?In this message, Pastor Charlie explores the "Pressure Paradox." Using a surprising lesson from the Mariana Snailfish—a creature that survives crushing depths not with armor, but with internal pressure—we discover how biblical Joy acts as a stabilizer for our souls.In this message, we cover:

DateDecember 24, 2025SynopsisIn this special Christmas Eve homily, we wrestle with the chasm between the wide-eyed wonder of a child's Christmas and the sleepless anxiety of adult logistics and existential uncertainty. We discover that the Christmas story is not a distant, sanitized tale but a radical, relatable gift of divine presence. It reveals God drawing near—Emmanuel—to stand in solidarity with us amid the pressure, grief, and disorientation of our modern lives. Joy enfleshed is for you.Scripture: Luke 2:1–20About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: Christ - The Light of the World | Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 | Download Audio

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:10-11"The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all  people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.'”REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Clean - Not your room—your mind and spirit. Refrain from using any social media or phone apps (other than The God Minute, of course!) and give that attention to Jesus in the quiet. Just for today.O ANTIPHON- Latin: O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.- English: O Holy Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and  reaching from end to end, you order all things with gentle strength: come and teach us the way of prudence.Performed by the monks of the Saint John's Abbey ScholaVideo: https://youtu.be/oRPNRHQL17E?si=0Hlr_SfAUMikxk4MPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Joy doesn't just happen, our hearts have to be tuned to it. In this third week of Advent, Karen and Emily talk honestly about how hard it can be to find joy in the middle of exhaustion, family stress, and the very real unmet expectations of the season. Using the picture of tuning an instrument, they unpack how joy comes when we continually refocus our hearts on Jesus, not on our circumstances. If you're longing for a steadier joy this Christmas season, this conversation is for you! Episode Recap:Intro (00:00)Today we're talking about joy (2:10)We have to tune our hearts to joy (4:12)Jesus often becomes a secondary thought in this season (5:55)Remind yourself on a daily basis that this life is not about you, it's about Christ (7:50)Find ways to re-center yourself on Christ this Christmas (10:30)Decide to have NO expectations each day, live with an open hand (11:35)Focusing on God makes the trivial things of this world fade away (16:01)Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 (ESV)“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”Discussion Questions: When you hear the idea of “tuning your heart to joy,” what stands out to you personally?What tends to pull your focus away from Jesus most during the Christmas season?Can you identify a recent moment where unmet expectations robbed you of joy?What practical practices help you re-center on Christ?How does Mary's response to God's plan challenge the way you respond to interruptions or disappointments?What would it look like to hold your plans and expectations with open hands this season?Resources:Please give today to help us reach more moms with Wire Talk in 2026! boaw.mom/give

How should Christians view their money and their possessions? We're looking at the Gospel of Luke, because Luke has much to say on this subject. How does God want us to think about money in general? What should our attitude be toward it? How should we relate to giving and spending? In Luke 14, we see two things: 1) Jesus Christ lays out a standard for sacrificial giving that's so astonishing it will seem unreasonable, and 2) Jesus actually shows how reasonable this kind of giving is. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on June 20, 2010. Series: Money and Possessions – In the Teaching of St. Luke. Scripture: Luke 14:7-24. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.