Sunday Sermon – July 31, 2022 – Luke 11:24-32 – “A Home Invasion”

A Home Invasion

Luke 11:24-32
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Dr. Kelly B. Burton

At the end of the Model Prayer in Luke 11:4, Jesus instructs us to pray, “Deliver us from the evil one.” When He does God expects a response of repentance. The sign of God’s presence is supposed to be a call to faith or deeper commitment. Without the Holy Spirit we are like an empty house all cleaned up, but we do not have the power to resist the evil one.

Sermon in a Sentence: God expects a response of repentance when He visits you. Welcome the Kingdom of God into you.

i. Luke 11:24-26 A Guest Who Won’t Go Away

This is an illustration of what it looks like when Christ introduces Himself, but you do not respond.

ii. Luke 11:27-32 A Greater Prophet Who Has Come Near

This is an illustration from history that underscores the importance of repentance and faith.