Luke's Gospel 2025 - Sermon Notes by Pastor Dwayne Beavers of Harvest Fellowship, A Calvary Chapel

  Text: Luke 4:31–44 Introduction • We are living in a time where many are talking, but few speak with true authority. We hear endless opinions, yet few words penetrate the soul or command change. o It was no different in the 1st century. But when Jesus came preaching and ministering in Galilee, everything changed. Luke 4:31–44 reveals the supreme authority of Jesus Christ—in His teaching, in power, in healing, and in His mission. o This passage invites us into Jesus’ ministry, to be amazed once again by who He is—and gives us a chance to respond with faith (meaning fully trusting Jesus) and surrender. The theme is the Authority of Jesus! 1. Jesus’ Authority in Teaching (vv. 31–32) 31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths. 32 And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. (Luke 4:31–32) • Last week, Jesus had gone to His hometown of Nazareth, where He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and read the ...

  Sermon Title: “ Luke 4:1–13 of Christ: Jesus Is Enough” Text: Luke 4:1–13 Introduction: I want to read three verses before we begin. They are answers to the questions many ask—and today’s passage answers them for us: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) And (Hebrews 4:12): “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Are these passages more than good t-shirts, coffee mugs, and bumper sticker sayings? These verses should resonate in the hearts and minds of every believer as foundations of our faith! Have you ever wondered if Jesus truly understands what you’re going through? Can He really heal the damage done in relationships, overcome the shame of your past, or ever mend the ...