Sermons on Luke (Page 3)
The Heidelberg Catechism (21): The Comfort of the Approaching Day of Judgment [Lord’s Day 19]
The Lord Jesus warned those who were at ease to be afraid of the day of judgement. However in Luke 21:25-28 he encourages his followers who suffer hardship on his behalf with the approaching day of judgment. For them that…
Do You Rise or Do You Fall?
In Luke 2:22-35, Simeon, filled with the Spirit, sees the great promise that Jesus brings to the Gentiles and to Israel, but he also sees the division that Jesus will bring. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the salvation that Simeon saw, the salvation of light and of glory, and the division that Simeon saw, the revelation of hearts, either falling or rising.
“For…
Community Good Friday 2021 7th Word
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46
Rev. David Bast, Retired President and Broadcast Minister of Words of Hope; Host of Groundwork Biblical Foundations for Life, Grand Rapids
Community Good Friday 2021 2nd Word
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. Luke 23:43
Rev. David Woollin, CEO Reformation Heritage Books, Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Grand Rapids
Community Good Friday 2021 1st Word
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34
Dr. Michael Barrett, V.P. Academic Affairs and Professor of Old Testament, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids
The Humble King of Glory
Luke 2:1-20 presents the humble birth of Christ revealing the divine Majesty! Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the approachable humility, the accessible majesty, and the welcoming invitation. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
The Sunrise Is Coming
In Luke 2:57-79, Zechariah prophesies his John will prepare the way for the Savior. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the heavenly light of liberation, covenant fulfillment, transformation, and salvation.
“The sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
The One the Lord Uses
Luke 1:26-56 presents God’s choice of Mary to be the mother of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes her faith-full, magnifying, humble, God-fearing, and serving heart. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.”
Community Good Friday 2020 7th Word
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46
Rev. Mark Chanski, Harbor Reformed Baptist Church, Holland
Community Good Friday 2020 2nd Word
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. Luke 23:43
Dr. Michael Barrett, V.P. Academic Affairs and Prof. of Old Testament