Sermons on Luke (Page 2)
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…
Thanksgiving – 2025
SEEING JESUS’ MERCY PRODUCES THANKSGIVING Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, You daily care for us and are an ever-present Help in every need: We pray that You awaken our hearts to be truly thankful for all Your benefits. Let us not grow apathetic about Your temporal and eternal blessings, but remember that Your mercy is new every morning, so that in perfect trust we may call upon You in every trouble and thank and praise You with a joyous heart. Amen.…
Trinity 17 – 2025
BEING AT REST IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS WHO HEALS: THAT’S WHAT THE SABBATH IS ABOUT Prayer: Lord Jesus, at our dinner tables we ask You to be our Guest. But there’s a greater table: Your holy Supper, Your body with the bread and with the wine the blood You shed. You say this food is for souls who are distressed, for hearts that long for peace and rest. You make it so we will be Yourguest, at Your banquet…
Trinity 16 – 2025
JESUS DESTROYS DEATH’S POWER OVER US Prayer: Lord, teach us that because of You, we now can have no fear of death and that our sadness over death is not like those who have no hope. But let it not only be that You teach us, but through Your Word and Sacraments powerfully give and preserve this faith in us, so that You defeat the fear of death and give us certain hope in the midst of sorrows. Amen. Sermon…
Trinity 13 – 2025
JESUS WANTS HIS CHURCH TO BE THE HOME OF MERCY Prayer: Lord, let mercy make me ever willing to bear my lot and not to fret. While You my restless heart are stilling, may I Your mercy not forget! Whatever comes my heart to test, Your mercy is my only rest. Lord, help me stand on this foundation as long as I on earth remain; Your mercy guide my meditation while I the breath of life retain. And then, when…
Trinity 11 – 2025
RESIST THE PHARISEE’S FAITH, BUT HAVE THE TAX COLLECTOR’S FAITH Prayer: Almighty and merciful God, protect us from the false delusion that our worthiness in Your sight is something that our obedience and works contribute to; but give us the faith that truly makes us acceptable to You – faith in our Savior, Jesus, and the blood that He shed for us. Amen. St. Luke 18:9-14 (v. 14). “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather…
Trinity 5 – 2025
ARE WE CALLED TO BE FISHERS OF MEN, OR HIS LITTLE FISHES? Prayer: O Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, You have given us Your Word and blessed us with every physical blessing: We confess ourselves unworthy of all these things and certainly deserve much worse, and we pray You to forgive us our sins, as You did Peter’s, and bestow success and health to our calling; that, being supported and defended by You both now and forever, we…
Trinity 4 – 2025
HOW DO WE THANK THE LORD? IN OUR GOOD WORKS Prayer: Merciful God and Father, You make Your sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and You are kind even to those who are unthankful: We pray You, teach us by Your Holy Spirit to have compassion on all people, cover our neighbor’s faults and frailties, be always ready to forgive, and show forth everywhere the fruits of faith. Amen. [Collect on the Gospel for Trinity 4]…