Pastor John’s Sermons: The Gospel of Luke

Sermons by Pastor Rev. John C. Stennfeld
Categorized by Books of The Bible

Luke 1

The Daze of Christmas (Text: Matthew 1 & 2; Luke 1 & 2)

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The ‘To Do’ List (Text: Luke 1:26-28, 31-37)

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Greeting Cards (Text: Luke 1:8-15, 26-33; 2:9-11)

Who’s Your Daddy? (Text: Luke 1:26-38)

The First Songs of Christmas: Mary’s Song (Text: Luke 1:39-55)

The First Songs of Christmas: Zechariah’s Song (Text: Luke 1:67-79)

Luke 2

The Daze of Christmas (Text: Matthew 1 & 2; Luke 1 & 2)

No Room (Text: Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 53:3)

What’s in a Name?: Christ (Text: Luke 2:1-11)

“Silent” Night? (Text: Luke 2:1-14)

“Celebrating Christ’s Birth” (Text: Luke 2: 8-17)

Peace on Earth (Text: Luke 2:8-14)

Secular Songs of the Season – Sermon VI: “Merry Christmas” (Text: Luke 2:9-11)

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Greeting Cards (Text: Luke 1:8-15, 26-33; 2:9-11)

Joy to the World (Text: Luke 2:10)

“We Need a Little Christmas” (Text: Luke 2:10-11)

The True ‘Real Meaning’ of Christmas (Text: Luke 2:10-11)

Advent Themes – Sermon 3 – “Joy” (Text: Luke 2:10-11)

Where Do We Find God? (Text: Luke 2:11-12)

Jesus’ Birthday? (Text: Luke 2:11)

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Gifts (Text: James 1:17 & Luke 2:11-12)

“Looking for God” (Text: Luke 2:11-12, and John 1:1&14)

Can’t Judge a Gift by it’s Wrapping (Text: Luke 2:12)

The ‘Trap’-ings of Christmas: The Songs (Text: Luke 2:13-14)

The First Songs of Christmas: The Angel’s Song (Text: Luke 2:13-14)

Advent Themes Sermon 2 – “Peace” (Text: Isaiah 9: 6-7; Luke 2: 14)

Now What? (Text: Luke 2:17-20)

The First Songs of Christmas: Simeon’s Song (Text: Luke 2:21-32)

The Other Side of Christmas (Text: Luke 2:22-40)

What’s On Your Bucket List? (Text: Luke 2:22-40)

Luke 3

A Life of Repentance (Text: Luke 3:1-14)

Luke 4

The Devil’s Lies (Text: Luke 7:4-5)

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows – “Resented by His Neighbors” (Text: Luke 4:14-30)

Empty Pews at Empty Churches (Text: Luke 4:16-21)

Luke 5

Because I Say So (Text: Luke 5:1-11)

Luke 6

Sermon V of This is a Hard Teaching: Love Your Enemies (Text: Luke 6:27-36)

Love Your “Enemies” (Text: Luke 6:27-36)

Luke 7

Maturing as Stewards through Faith, Love, Hope, & Obedience: Sermon I – Faith = Belief in Action (Text: Luke 7:1-10 & James 2:14-18)

Is Jesus the One? (Text: Luke 7:18-28)

At the Feet of Jesus (Text: Luke 7:36-48)

Sermon Series – Expressions of Repentance – Sermon 5: ”The Sinful Woman – Loved Much“ (Text: Luke 7:36-48)

Luke 8

Do You ‘Know’ Jesus (Text: Luke 8:26-39)

Luke 9

“Worldly Lies that Sabotage Repentance” – Lie 5 – “Love Yourself” (Text: Luke 9:23)

Listen to Him (Text: Luke 9:28-36)

Words Matter (Text: Luke 9:28-36)

Luke 10

“Can’t See the Forest for the Trees” (Text: Luke 10:17-20)

A New Reformation: Too Busy for God (Text: Luke 10:38-42)

Luke 11

Unabashed, Relentless Prayer (Text: Luke 11:5-13)

Luke 12

Whom Will Your Serve? (Text: Daniel 3:1-18, Romans 1:8-17, Luke 12:4-9)

Where’s Your Heart (Text: Luke 12:22-34)

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 9 – The Abundance Lie (Text: Luke 12:31-21)

Luke 13

Never Let Them See Your Sweat (Text: Luke 13:1-9)

Luke 15

Welcoming Sinners (Text: Luke 15:1-2)

I Wish You Were Dead (Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)

The Joy of Being Found (Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)

Contemporary Christian Music – Sermon 9 – “Shoulders” (Text: Luke 15:4-6a)

Debunking the World’s Lies: Lie 5 – The Entitlement Lie (Text: Luke 15:11-32)

The Parable of the Loving Father (Text: Luke 15:11-32)

Sermon Series – Expressions of Repentance Sermon 4: “The Prodigal Son – Confessing Our Sins” (Text: Luke 15:21)

Luke 16

The Memory of God (Text: Amos 8:4-7)

Luke 17

“How Big is Your Faith?” (Text: Luke 17: 5-6)

Unentitled Gratitude (Text: Luke 17:11-19)

“Humble Thanks” (Text: Luke 17: 11-19)

Luke 19

“Are You Lost?” (Text: Luke 19:1-10)

Sermon Series – Expressions of Repentance Sermon 6: “Zacchaeus – Serving Others” (Text: Luke 19: 1-10)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Enters Jerusalem – The Stage is Set (Text: Luke 19:28-44)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus at the Temple – Stirring the Pot (Text: Luke 19:45-48)

If These Stones Could Talk (Text: Luke 19:40)

Luke 20

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus’ Authority Questioned – Digging His Own Grave (Text: Luke 20:1-8)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Silences His Critics – Backed Into a Corner (Text: Luke 20:20-26)

Luke 21

“Good News?” (Text: Luke 21:5-36)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Warns His Followers – Watch Out! (Text: Luke 21:8-36)

Good News or Bad News? (Text: Malachi 4:1-6 & Luke 21:5-36)

Luke 22

Jesus – A Man of Sorrows: “Betrayed by Judas” (Text: Luke 22:1-6)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested – The End’s Near (Text: Luke 22:1-6, 39-54)

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Christian Unity (Text: Luke 22:7-20)

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote VIII: “This is my body given for you.” (Text: Luke 22:19b)

Remembering Jesus (Text: Luke 22: 19&20)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus is Tried and Sentenced – Dead Man Walking (Text: Luke 22:63-23:25)

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus is Killed – Mission Accomplished (Text: Luke 22:63-23:25)

Luke 23

Contemporary Christian Music – Sermon 4 – “The God Who Stays” (Text: Luke 23:26-46)

God’s Treasured Possession (Text: Luke 23:28-31 & Malachi 3:16-18)

The Death of Jesus: Sermon 7 – The Crucifixion (Text: Luke 23:33-34)

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote IX: “Father, forgive them.” (Text: Luke 23:34)

A Time for Renewal – Renewal in Godly Fear (Text: Luke 23:39-43)

Luke 24

The Last Days of Jesus – A View to a Kill: Jesus Was Raised – The Shock Heard Around the World (Text: Luke 24:1-12)

Same Old Story (Text: Luke 24:1-8)

Crucial Quotes from Holy Week – Quote X: “He is not here; he has risen!” (Text: Luke 24:6)

Knowing Jesus (Text: Luke 24:13-35)

The Bigger Picture (Text: Luke 24:13-35)

Do You Have Heartburn? (Text: Luke 24:13-35)

I’ll Be Back (Text: Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:10-11)