18 sermons preach from Luke 4 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“I pray according to Luke four ... bless the poor to experience liberating good news; I pray for the captives to be set free.”
“Paraphrase of Luke 4:1-13: the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness, he was tempted for forty days and forty nights, and Satan left him until an opportune time.”
A Bible study conversation on hearing the voice of God in difficult seasons, staying faithful through opposition, responding to the Holy Spirit’s promptings toward hurting people, and modeling spiritual responsiveness for the next generation.
“The temptation passage in Luke 4: immediately after his baptism the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness where he prays and fasts for 40 days and Satan gives him three temptations.”
A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.
“The devil took him up and showed all the kingdoms of the world... 'I will give all this authority and their glory; for it has been delivered to me.'”
A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.
“"All of this power that you see in the world, I'm going to give it to you... if you will just worship me, all shall be yours." (temptation of Jesus)”
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology and deliverance during a Sunday service, exposing the origin and nature of Satan and his demons, explaining their strategies, and calling believers to exercise their God-given authority, repentance, and sustained holiness. The message includes Scripture-based teaching, a practical exhortation about tithing/giving, warnings about public exposure and social media, and a corporate altar call for deliverance and healing.
“The Bible says that Satan left him for an opportune time (season of temptation over for Jesus).”
A Bible study conversation on hearing the voice of God in difficult seasons, staying faithful through opposition, responding to the Holy Spirit’s promptings toward hurting people, and modeling spiritual responsiveness for the next generation.
“After Jesus was tempted in the wilderness he returned in the power of the Holy Spirit and a report about him spread throughout the surrounding region.”
Ken Furlough preaches from Mark 5 showing that Jesus brings deliverance and then sends the delivered as messengers; the sermon includes multiple personal testimonies and a call for believers to share their transformed lives as seeds of the gospel.
“Narrative of Jesus in Nazareth: he went into the synagogue, read the prophet, and declared, "Today the scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."”
A Reunion Sunday sermon that remembers the congregation's youth mentors and calls worshipers to live with urgency and purpose: recognize life's limits, resist guilty regret, and commit to being about the Father’s business through listening, prayer, service, justice, and faithful stewardship.
“Jesus went to Nazareth, read from the prophet Isaiah: 'The spirit of the Lord is upon me...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor,' and said, 'Today this scripture has been fulfilled.'”
A 4th of July Sunday sermon reflecting on the United States' 250th anniversary, offering a land acknowledgement and scriptural grounding, and urging congregants to practice 'revolutionary compassion'—a disciplined, faith-rooted response that both confronts injustice and builds relationship through hospitality and service.
“Jesus stands up and gives his manifesto in Luke 4: 'I'm the one that Isaiah prophesied about.'”
The sermon teaches that shame is a core human wound—both psychological and social—and that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection uniquely remove shame by restoring dignity and belonging. Practical freedom comes not from self-help or moralism alone but from encountering the gospel, receiving mercy, practicing confession and community, and participating in the church’s sacraments.
“He read the portion from Isaiah, and when he finished he said, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.””
Bishop Joseph Garlington proclaims that a season of God's favor (kairos) is here now and urges the congregation to recognize it, declare it, be specific and persistent in asking, steward generously, and respond in faith — including salvation and Holy Spirit infilling — while celebrating the commissioning of their pastor as Bishop Elect.
“The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Jesus... and he began to say to them, 'today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.'”
Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim good news... they ran him out of town and almost threw him off a cliff, but he walked through the midst of them (paraphrase).”
A Relationship Sunday Q&A with Pastors Kent and Alli Munsey focusing on building healthy, God-centered relationships—marriage, parenting, singleness, friendships, conflict resolution—and practical habits like prayer, humility, boundaries, and intentional cultivation (seed-time and harvest).
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; he has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind.”
A multi‑speaker licensing service in which five new preachers preached brief sermons on trusting God in hardship, being kept by God, rejoicing through trials, standing against spiritual darkness, and serving the least of these. The event combined worship, prayer, commissioning, and practical calls to faith, endurance, spiritual authority, and compassionate ministry.
“I pray according to Luke four ... bless the poor to experience liberating good news; I pray for the captives to be set free.”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
“Jesus said in Luke chapter 4, verse 18 through 19: 'The spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.'”
Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Vision Sunday message declaring 2026 a year of God's favor for Restoration Life Church. He defines favor as covenantal grace (not a prosperity formula), shows how favor can come through hardship (illustrated by Joseph and the prodigal son), and calls the congregation to repent, walk in covenant relationship with Christ, steward their lives biblically, practice radical faith, and give sacrificially to fund discipleship, leadership development, and new campus plants (including Redondo Beach).
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor; he has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Christmas message centered on restoration through Jesus, describing three defining miracles—the incarnation (God becoming human), the miracles of Jesus' ministry, and the gospel of salvation. He emphasizes grace, surrender, and that Jesus continues to bring healing and restoration today, includes personal testimonies from congregants, leads a call to repentance and faith, and closes with communion, candle lighting, and a community-centered tradition.
“Jesus said we're anointed to preach the gospel to the poor, to bring deliverance to the captives, to set the captives free”
A Bible study conversation on hearing the voice of God in difficult seasons, staying faithful through opposition, responding to the Holy Spirit’s promptings toward hurting people, and modeling spiritual responsiveness for the next generation.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he's anointed me to preach freedom to the captives.”
Jon Tyson preaches from Galatians 5:1, 13–15 that Christ calls believers to a gospel freedom that frees from condemnation and legalism and frees us to become who God made us to be — a freedom expressed by humble service to others and lived out by walking in the Spirit within Christian community.
“"The spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor... to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."”
Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Vision Sunday message declaring 2026 a year of God's favor for Restoration Life Church. He defines favor as covenantal grace (not a prosperity formula), shows how favor can come through hardship (illustrated by Joseph and the prodigal son), and calls the congregation to repent, walk in covenant relationship with Christ, steward their lives biblically, practice radical faith, and give sacrificially to fund discipleship, leadership development, and new campus plants (including Redondo Beach).
“He opened the book and read, 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...to preach the gospel to the poor...to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,' and declared, 'Today the scripture is fulfilled.'”
A Reunion Sunday sermon that remembers the congregation's youth mentors and calls worshipers to live with urgency and purpose: recognize life's limits, resist guilty regret, and commit to being about the Father’s business through listening, prayer, service, justice, and faithful stewardship.
“Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to preach good news to the poor...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. He rolled up the scroll...today this scripture has been fulfilled just as you heard it.”
A 4th of July Sunday sermon reflecting on the United States' 250th anniversary, offering a land acknowledgement and scriptural grounding, and urging congregants to practice 'revolutionary compassion'—a disciplined, faith-rooted response that both confronts injustice and builds relationship through hospitality and service.
“Request to read Luke 4:22.”
Elder Philip Smith expounds Psalm 45 as a Messianic love psalm portraying Jesus as the suffering high priest and coming King whose eternal throne is established by God. He emphasizes Christ's gracious words, inner beauty of obedience and love, the bride (the church) prepared for the millennial marriage, and the church’s responsibility to bear spiritual children.
“Let's go to the Gospel of Luke chapter 4 and we'll look at verses 35 through 41... 'they took him even as he was in the ship and there arose a great storm of wind and the waves beat into the ship.'”
Sermon from Deeper Church LA introducing the series 'Unlocking the Next'—encouraging believers to persevere in transitional 'middle' seasons with faith, not fear. Key practical exhortations: don’t return to old comforts when storms arrive, don’t internalize external pressures, and continually remind yourself of God’s promises. The service included worship, communion, a call to sacrificial giving, outreach opportunities, and invitations for salvation and church community.
“Then they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, 'What a word this is! For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits and they come out.'”
A Bible study on 1 Corinthians explaining the Holy Spirit's role in the church: empowering preaching, revealing the gospel, transforming believers (washed, sanctified, justified), guiding marriage and singleness, distributing spiritual gifts, enabling discernment and tongues, and the process to receive the Holy Spirit through believing, repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.