Sermons on Luke
Good Friday – 2026
“FATHER, INTO YOUR HANDS …” – THE DEATH-DESTROYING WORD The Text, St. Luke 23:45-46. “Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this, He breathed His last.” Lord, this is Your Word and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. By Your Word of truth,…
Maundy Thursday – 2026
THE LORD’S SUPPER IS HEAVEN ON EARTH The Text, St. Luke 22:14-20. “When the hour had come, [Jesus] sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and…
Midweek Lent 5 – 2026
“IT IS FINISHED” – THE WORD THAT BRINGS REST Prayer: Lord Jesus, on the cross You cried out: “It is finished!”: We thank You that You completed the work which Your Father gave You to do. Grant that we may with our whole heart believe this and that we may never rely on any work or merit of our own, but always trust in Your finished work on Calvary, You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy…
Lent 3 – 2026
CHRIST AND HIS WORD: STRONGER THAN THE DEVIL Prayer: Our Father in heaven, as Your baptized children we come to You and ask You to help us every hour of every day to renounce the devil, all his works, and all his ways. Take not Your Holy Spirit from us, that the evil spirit may have no power over us. Amen. Sermon Text: St. Luke 11:14-28. And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when…
Midweek 2 – 2026
“SON … MOTHER” – THE WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Prayer: Dear Lord, who blessed us with the gift of family life, that we may learn to love and care for others: We praise You for the example of Your Son Jesus Christ, who took thought for His mother and His disciple even when deserted and betrayed by closest friends. Open our eyes to recognize in all people the claims of kinship, and stir our hearts to look upon them as brothers…
Midweek Lent 1 – 2026
“TODAY, YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE” — THE WORD OF JUSTIFICATION The Sermon Text, St. Luke 23:42-43. Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Lord, this is Your Word and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. Lord Jesus Christ, we thank You that You have remembered us in…
Ash Wednesday – 2026
“FATHER, FORGIVE THEM” Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, You pleaded for those who caused Your death, and You live to make intercession for us: Show Your mercy upon us, we humbly pray, and by the merits of Your passion forgive us all our sins; that from this time forward we may live as those You have redeemed with Your precious blood; for the glory of Your holy name. Amen. (Parish Prayers, ed. Frank Colquhoun) The Sermon Text, St. Luke 23:33-34. And when they had come…
Sexagesima – 2026
GOD’S WORD Sermon Text, St. Luke 8:4-15 (v. 4-5a, 11). And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed. … Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Lord, this is Your Word, and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. Dear Lord, we thank You that You don’t get tired…
Epiphany 1 – 2026
PERFECTLY PLEASING TO GOD, AND GROWING IN IT Sermon Text, St. Luke 2:41-52 (v. 49, 51-52). And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” … Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Lord, this is Your…
Christmas Eve – 2025
Sermon: St. Luke 2:1-14 (Historic Gospel) 12-24-25, Christmas Eve, Hope-Leander TX (Hymns: 175:1-3, 139, 126:1.3, 1271.2.5, 145:1-2, 143:1.3.8.9, 137:1.4, 148:1-4.6.8, 140, 125) BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY FOR YOU Sermon Text, St. Luke 2:6-7. And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the…