Sermons on Luke

Women found Jesus’ tomb empty, and Peter saw valuable linen cloths left behind, evidence that grounds hope beyond death in His resurrection.

At twelve, Jesus asks temple teachers questions and listens humbly, showing why every generation needs the others for slow, faithful growth together.

An angel's greeting troubles Mary, and news of a humanly impossible pregnancy raises honest questions. Favoured by God, she humbly submits to His word.

Mary listens to Jesus while Martha grows anxious in her serving. Wise service begins by receiving His words before making life's hard choices.

Women expected Jesus’ dead body, but it was not there. God raised the crucified Jesus, grounding faith and hope beyond death for His people.

Joseph offers Jesus his unused tomb despite grief and confusion; the risen Christ gives sure hope beyond suffering and even death itself.

A Saviour was born in Bethlehem on a real day, bringing lasting joy, glory to God, and peace that leads to forgiveness around strained tables.

Mary sees her difficult pregnancy as part of God’s great work, finding joy not in her circumstances but in the God who saves her.

Jesus refuses to divide an inheritance because possessions cannot give life; His self-giving frees people to hold wealth loosely and share thankfully.

Ten lepers obey Jesus before their diseased skin is cleansed. One returns to His feet in praise, showing small faith is enough for wholehearted service.

Jesus forgives the paralysed man before telling him to walk, then his immediate healing proves His authority on earth to forgive sins.

After twelve years of bleeding and isolation, a woman touches Jesus’ cloak, and He publicly welcomes her as a daughter who can go in peace.

Servants keep their lamps burning through the night while others sleep. Jesus will seat the servants He finds watching at His table and serve them Himself.

Women dismissed by their culture became the first witnesses. Their unexpected place supports Luke’s account and lasting hope beyond sickness and death.

Night became day around Bethlehem's shepherds, signalling heaven's breakthrough in Jesus, whose saving work opens lasting glory to those who trust Him.

Holding the infant Jesus, Simeon can face death in peace because this sinless child will suffer and die to save sinners from condemnation.

Nine mute months end as Zechariah blesses God’s promised King. He defeats sin, forgives His people, and shines bright light into death’s shadow.

Facing pregnancy and the prospect of public scorn, Mary praises the God who sees her need, keeps His promises, and sends Jesus in mercy.

Goodness cannot secure forgiveness: a respected Pharisee trusts himself, while a corrupt tax collector asks God for mercy and goes home forgiven.

The disciples cannot feed the vast crowd with five loaves and two fish. Jesus provides a glimpse of God's free feast at the cost of His life.

The rich farmer fills bigger barns but leaves God out, until death exposes his false security and Jesus points to wealth that lasts.

Jesus calls His followers to die to self each day, but His own death and Spirit make this costly path of discipleship possible.

No chains could restrain the man, but Jesus restores him while frightened villagers send away the One whose power could also save them.

A sinful woman welcomes Jesus with tears and perfume; Simon keeps Him at arm’s length, showing how forgiveness awakens deep love and grace for others.

Jesus touches the untouchable man and heals him immediately. His cleansing points beyond diseased skin to outcast sinners restored to God through the cross.

A servant wraps his master's money in a handkerchief, warning believers not to hoard the gospel but put it to work before Jesus returns.

Bread and wine draw believers into Christ’s finished work, nourishing faith and proclaiming His death while they wait for His coming kingdom.

Greed is salty water that deepens thirst, but Christ gives discontented hearts living water, satisfying what possessions can never reach in the soul.

A servant hides the king's money, fearing a harsh master. His mistake shows why knowing Jesus as a gracious King fuels active, joyful gospel service.

God's promised King arrived in Bethlehem to save sinners. His cross proves that Christmas celebrates a promise kept, not merely a promise made.

Jesus heals a suffering man when Sabbath rules would leave him unaided, showing how grace replaces online outrage with committed, generous service.

The angel names Bethlehem’s newborn as Saviour, Christ and Lord, grounding Christmas in real history and identifying the King who can forgive sin.

Jesus heals a suffering man amid a possible trap. His feast welcomes overlooked people, so ordinary tables can make room for others.

The fixed chasm in Jesus' parable makes present choices matter, while His forsakenness on the cross shows the cost of rescuing sinners from hell.

Jesus answers John’s prison doubts with healing and good news, showing people with honest doubts can seek Him when freedom and judgement have not come.

Herod orders Bethlehem’s boys killed, but Jesus dies for rebels. The true King brings God’s undeserved favour and hope that injustice will face judgement.

The Samaritan helps a wounded enemy with bandages, his animal and wages, showing how compassion turns God-given resources into practical, costly mercy.

The father runs to embrace his ruined younger son with compassion. Jesus pays the cost of bringing rebels and self-righteous people back to God.

Jesus eats with rejected tax collectors at Levi’s table. Grace comes near, and homes can offer warm food and honest gospel conversation.

A midnight knock pictures prayer that keeps asking God boldly. A child's trust rests in the Father who gives what is truly good.

A polished sword cannot advance a kingdom from the mantelpiece. God gives the gospel to be used boldly because the returning King is generous.

The rich farmer's bigger barns cannot secure his life. Jesus directs wealth towards God's kingdom, where generosity carries eternal weight and joy.

The respected Pharisee thanks God yet turns grace into merit, while the tax collector asks for mercy and goes home accepted by God.

Jesus rides an unbroken colt into Jerusalem, claiming kingship without force and pointing to victory through His death and eternal peace at His return.

Mary sings while facing pregnancy, possible rejection and danger, fixing her attention on the Lord whose merciful promises reach fulfilment in Jesus.

Jesus thanks the Father as humble disciples return rejoicing, tying God’s gracious work to gratitude that grows into joy and peace through His Spirit.

The tax collector asks for mercy instead of listing good deeds, showing how God's love enables honest speech without anger or silence.

Pilate finds Jesus innocent, yet the crowd frees murderer Barabbas. The exchange shows Christ bears the guilty sinner's death and gives freedom.

After four hundred silent years, Gabriel announces John’s birth. God may not answer prayers as asked, but Jesus secures His people’s future.

John leaps for joy in Elizabeth's womb when Mary arrives. These pregnancies serve God's plan to bring the promised Saviour into the world.

Jesus warns that a fixed chasm follows death. On the cross, He bears separation from the Father so sinners may receive forgiveness.

Two disciples are kept from recognising Jesus beside them. Jesus explains why He suffered, then they recognise their risen Lord as He breaks bread.

Five loaves and two fish satisfy more than 5,000 people, pointing to Jesus as the Messiah who provides God's feast at the cost of His life.

Mary answers a frightening, uncertain pregnancy by praising God, and Jesus’ victory over sin and death gives reason to trust Him under pressure.

The father runs to embrace one lost son and pleads with another, while Jesus pays the cost to bring both kinds of rebels home.

Jesus heals a sick man as law experts stay silent, exposing entitlement and showing how grace leads to serving without expecting repayment.

Tenants kill the owner's beloved son to seize his vineyard, exposing humanity's claim on God's gifts. Jesus bears sin's judgement at the cross.

Jesus heals an enemy, then surrenders His life without retaliation. Darkness has a limited hour, and His sacrifice brings sinners into God's family.

Crowds seek Jesus, but He often withdraws for quiet prayer. Regular prayer renews tired people and prepares them to serve in God's strength.

Jesus lies in a feeding trough as angels announce peace, beginning His journey to bear His people's guilt and bring them under God's fatherly care.

From the cross, Jesus prays for those crucifying Him. His prayer for sinners, including us, shows what His command to love enemies means.

Jesus praises the Father when 72 disciples return rejoicing. Thankful prayer remembers God's gifts and finds joy from the Holy Spirit amid hardship.

Jesus tells His followers to deny themselves and carry their cross daily, while staying near Him for forgiveness and freedom from guilt.

Mary faces an uncertain future after the angel announces her pregnancy, yet answers it by praising the Lord as mighty, merciful and faithful.

God broke four hundred silent years through Gabriel’s promise. John would prepare Israel for Jesus, the rising light of God’s tender mercy.

Jesus breaks bread with two grieving disciples, opening their eyes to His living presence and showing how hospitality can make grace visible.

Bread and wine draw believers into Jesus’ saving death, forming a reconciled community that rests on His finished work and awaits His return.

Religious leaders use a disabled man to trap Jesus. He heals him, then pictures God's grace as a banquet for guests who cannot repay Him.

Five loaves and two fish satisfy thousands of hungry people, offering a glimpse of God's coming feast, whose price Jesus pays at the cross.

A woman washes Jesus’ feet with tears while Simon withholds welcome, exposing how grace received makes room for messy people around real tables.

Jesus eats with outcast tax collectors, making God’s grace visible. Followers can open homes where sinners are welcomed and hear His call to repent.