Podcasts about scripture reading luke

Worship with us 9 + 11am 390 N 400 E Bountiful, UT 84010 https://flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit Sermon: One Returned | Luke 17:11–19 In this message from Luke 17:11–19, we encounter a powerful and searching story as Jesus heals ten lepers while traveling toward Jerusalem. All ten are cleansed. Only one returns. This passage invites us to examine not only what Jesus gives, but how we respond to him. As Jesus passes through the border region between Samaria and Galilee, he meets ten men whose lives have been defined by isolation, suffering, and loss. Bound together by shared pain despite deep cultural and religious divisions, they cry out from a distance, asking Jesus for mercy. Jesus responds by sending them to the priests, and as they go, they are cleansed. Their obedience is real, and the healing is complete. They receive exactly what they asked for. But the story does not end there. One man, a Samaritan, recognizes the significance of what has happened. He turns back, praising God with a loud voice, and falls at Jesus' feet in gratitude and worship. While all ten were cleansed, only one is described as being made whole. Jesus' words to him are striking: “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” This healing is not only physical, but spiritual. It is the difference between receiving a restored life and receiving new life. This sermon presses us to consider an important distinction. It is possible to experience the goodness of God, to receive his gifts, and yet return to life as it was before. The nine did nothing overtly wrong. They were obedient. They were healed. They went on their way. But the one who returned understood the source of his healing and surrendered himself fully to Jesus. The message challenges us to reflect honestly on our own posture toward Christ. Are we content with being helped by Jesus, or have we fallen at his feet in surrender? Are we hearers of the word without allowing it to shape our lives? Do we limit following Jesus to an hour on Sunday, or does our faith carry into the ordinary and difficult moments of the week? Is there evidence of transformation, not perfection, but fruit that flows from abiding in him? This is not a call to earn God's love. Scripture is clear that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Rather, it is an invitation to receive salvation fully, not merely relief or improvement, but new life rooted in relationship with Jesus. Gratitude alone is not the same as surrender. The gospel calls us beyond thank you into trust, obedience, and transformation. As a church, this message also calls us to look past the many good gifts God has given and continue pursuing the Giver himself. Growth, joy, and blessing are meaningful, but they are never the destination. The heart of faith is found at the feet of Jesus. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or have followed Jesus for many years, this message invites reflection. What would it look like for you to turn back? What would surrender look like in your life today? Jesus is a gentle and faithful Savior, and he welcomes all who come to him. Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11–19 Speaker: Pastor Benjer McVeigh Church: Flourishing Grace Church We pray this message encourages you to look beyond the gifts and find life at the feet of Jesus.

The prospect of a whole new year may feel exciting to some of us. But others of us find it pretty daunting. So today we'll consider an encouraging promise from Jesus. And we'll explore a few simple ways we can follow him into this new year with hope, faith, and purpose. Scripture Reading: Luke 2:25–35 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-4-2026

A new sermon is available:Reverend Paul Davey's sermon for Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.Scripture Reading - Luke 2:21-40

12-25-25 Christmas Service "Good Tidings of Great Joy"Scripture Reading : Luke 2:1-20Sermon Text: Luke 2:10-12I. The Content of the Good Tidings A. The Gift of a Savior B. The Identity of the SaviorII. The Extent of the Good Tidings A. The Declaration of the Extent B. The Demonstration of the ExtentIII. The Intent of the Good Tidings A. To Make Known the Provision of a Savior B. To Guide Men to Discovery of the SaviorRev. Greg Lubbers

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The following reading is from the ⁠⁠ESV AudioBible, read by Michael Reeves⁠⁠.Scripture quotations are from theESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crossway,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.  Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not betranslated in whole or in part into any other language.To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever noticed how every character in the Christmas story shares the Gift of Jesus with someone? It's reminder to us that the Good News of Jesus is a gift to be shared. So let's think together about why we don't share the gift of Jesus and explore how we can.

Join us on this special Sunday, we're continuing our Advent Series with the final series, LOVE, and it's a special one!Our Children's Church will be singing and reading the beautiful story of the birth of Jesus. Come celebrate the joy, hope, and wonder of the season with us. Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1–20

A new sermon is available:Tim Lowth's sermon for Sunday, December 21, 2025.Scripture Reading - Luke 1:26-28

12-14-25 PM "Salvation by Faith"Scripture Reading: Luke 8:40-56Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 7I. The Role of Faith A. A Vital Role B. A Uniting RoleII. The Description of Faith A. Faith is a “Sure Knowledge” B. Faith is a “Wholehearted Trust”III. The Object of Faith A. The Essential Person of the Gospel B. The Essential Truths of the GospelRev. Greg Lubbers

For many of us, our experiences of joy tend to be pretty short lived. We might feel joy when something good happens to us. But before we know it, something bad comes along and wipes out whatever joy we might have been feeling. So in today's sermon, we'll allow Scripture to teach us how we can find a deeper, more enduring, better kind of joy.  Scripture Reading: Luke 1:46-55 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-14-2025

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-45 Because Joy is the serious business of heaven. And Christmas is when heaven comes to us

One of the reasons Jesus is God's INDESCRIBABLE gift is because Jesus is the most surprising gift in all history. No one saw God's Savior coming the way he did. But our familiarity with the Christmas story means we often miss it's surprises.

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 In the waiting room, God turns our fear into faith, and faith turns into rejoicing.

Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 A life of gratitude isn't just about a humble thank you, it's also a raucous response in celebration and enjoyment to what one has been so graciously been given by God.

We all know it's polite to say “thank you.” But how often do we intentionally say “thank you” to God? And when we do, does the depth of our gratitude really match the breadth of ways God has blessed us? In today's sermon, we'll explore an emotional biblical story that demonstrates the healing power of gratitude (which science now confirms!), why we miss out on it, and what we can do about it.  Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-11-23-2025

"And the people said to Joshua, “The LORD our God we will serve, and his voice we will obey.” - Joshua 24:24Preservice Song: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns AboveVotum and SalutationPsalm 44:1, 210 Words of the CovenantPsalm 25:5PrayerScripture Reading: Luke 3:1-20 (page 858); Matthew 21:23-32Psalm 81:1, 10, 11Sermon: Matthew 21:28-32Jesus calls rebellious sinners to change their minds and believe in himThe parable of two sons reveals,1. Two kinds of rebellion2. True repentance3. Eternal consequencesPsalm 43:1, 4, 5 Thanksgiving PrayerThanksgiving Offering (e-transfer offerings@edmontonimmanuel.ca )Hymn 15 BenedictionTime:MorningMinister:Rev. J. VanSpronsenTexts:Matthew 21:28–32Matthew 21:23–32Luke 3:1–20

We worship on the first day of the week because our Savior was raised on that day. Every Sunday is a little Easter. This Sunday feels more like Easter than many as the appointed texts celebrate the reality of the resurrection. Live it up this Lord's day. Our God is the God of the living..Scripture Reading: Luke 20:27-38, Job 19:23-27, Psalm 17:1-9

This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this week's sermon, we look at the time Jesus invited himself to be the guest at the home of an unexpected and unsuspecting host.Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10

This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this week's sermon, we look at the story of the time Jesus was anointed by an unnamed woman and what we can learn from her display of extravagant devotion.Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50

Sunday service on October 26th, 2025   Scripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14   Sermon: “Not In My Backyard”     -Rev. Dr. Monica Corsaro

This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we look at the story of Jesus's return to Nazareth where He declares His manifesto from Isaiah 61:1-2.Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-30

Sunday service on October 19th, 2025   Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8   Sermon: “The God Of The Invisible”     -Rev. Susan Hernandez

10-19-25 AM "The Authority of Jesus"Scripture Reading: Luke 4:16-22, Page 1183Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28I. The Display of the Authority of Jesus A. The Setting for the Display B. The Audience of the Display C. The Manner of the DisplayII. The Declaration of the Authority of Jesus A. The Source of the Declaration B. The Essence of the Declaration C. The Implications of the DeclarationIII. The Impact of the Authority of Jesus A. The Impact on the Demonic Forces B. The Impact on the Original Audience C. The Impact on the Personal HeartRev. Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35 How are you creating space to experience the living Jesus--allowing him to help you hear the playlist you are listening to? Jesus is on the road with you. So what playlist are you listening to?

Sunday service on October 5th, 2025   Scripture Reading: Luke 17:5-10   Sermon: “I Only Got a Mustard Seed of Faith”     -Rev. Dr. Monica Corsaro

Most of our prayers involve us telling God what we want. And that's good and important. But Jesus models for us another kind of prayer that's even more important. So in today's sermon, we'll explore why we need to pray like Jesus and why it's life-changing when we do. Join us as we wrap up our series, “Powerful Prayers.”  Scripture Reading: Luke 22:39-46 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-10-5-2025

Sunday service on September 28th, 2025   Scripture Reading:      Luke 16:19-31   Sermon: “The Devil Made Me Do it”     -Rev. Dr. Monica Corsaro

Sunday service on September 21st, 2025   Scripture Reading:       Luke 16:1-13   Sermon: “Pick A Lane”         - Rev. Susan Hernandez

Sunday service on September 14th, 2025   Scripture Reading:       Luke 15:1-10   Sermon: “You Are Worth It!”         - Rev. Dr. Monica Corsaro 

Sunday service on September 7th, 2025   Scripture Reading:     Luke 14:25-33   Sermon: “What Is It Worth To You?”         - Rev. Dr. Monica Corsaro 

Sunday service on August 31st, 2025   Scripture Reading:    Luke 14:1, 7-14   Sermon: “Who is At Your Table?”       - Rev. Dr. Monica Corsaro 

When asked about the most important issues of the day, Jesus reframes the conversation to be about the most important issue of all: the state of our souls. With great love and patience, Jesus urges us to repent while we still can. SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 13:1-9

Jesus calls someone a fool, and it's not because of anything they did... In doing so, Jesus teaches us that every aspect of our life can be given to the glory of God. SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 12:13-21

In this parable Jesus calls out the religious leaders for abandoning God, resulting in His bold claim to be the cornerstone. This was not received well then, how will you receive it? SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 20:1-19

In perhaps Jesus' most famous parable, he lays down a radical call to show mercy to those in need. It's a story loved by almost everyone, but lived out by very few. Today we explore what it looks like to answer this call through the power Jesus provides. SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 10:25–37

In one of Jesus' most famous parables we see a comparison between a religious leader and one of the most hated sinners of his day. By comparing their prayers Jesus shows us what it really looks like to find forgiveness and be accepted by God. SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 18: 9-14

7-20-25 AM "Jesus Saves a Son of Abraham"Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10Sermon Text: Luke 19:1-10I. The Source of the Salvation A. The Son of Man B. The Grace of GodII. The Object of the Salvation A. A Chief of Sinners B. A Son of AbrahamIII. The Evidence of the Salvation A. In the Actions of Conversion B. In the Words of JesusRev. Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:38-42 When we simply and intentionally, create that space to sit at his feet we offer Jesus our hearts where he then transforms them by His grace.

Jesus tells a story that reveals the heart of the gospel to both rebellious sinners and religious moralists. In telling about two sons and their father, Jesus takes us into the heart of the Christian message and how we can properly relate to the God we call Father. Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11–32

Where is God in our world's suffering today? Will he respond to the many injustices we see daily in our lives and on the news? Jesus tells us a parable to encourage us to pray and take heart because justice is coming.   SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 18:1-8  

At Kindred Church, we believe that God is radically inclusive because that's what Jesus repeatedly demonstrates. But if we're not careful, we can affirm the inclusivity of God without actually responding to it in our lives. In today's sermon, we'll explore a powerful passage in which Jesus reminds us that we are included by God while he also shows us how we might be excluding ourselves. Gulp! Get ready to be comforted and challenged…at the same time! Scripture Reading: Luke 14:15-24 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: ​​https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-22-2025

We live in a world of transactions. Whether we're shopping for groceries, exploring a new job opportunity, or planning how we'll spend our day off, we're constantly weighing what we're willing to give against what we expect to get. So it's easy to assume that God operates the same way. But in today's sermon we'll explore the foundational truth that God's love is a gift freely given, and we'll be challenged to love our neighbors the same way.  Scripture Reading:  Luke 14:11-15 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: ​​https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-6-15-2025

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28-40Speaker: Josh PostalwaiteSeries: "Lenten Laments"