This sermon from Luke emphasizes the importance of returning from spiritual “mountaintop” experiences to engage a broken world with Christ’s compassion and power. Pastor Wolf highlights the desperate father in the crowd, whose reverent and humble intercession for his only son teaches believers how to approach God—with urgency, reverence, and trust in His mercy rather than entitlement. It stresses that effective intercession flows from a heart rightly positioned before God and reminds listeners that while we cannot control outcomes, we can faithfully bring others before Christ. This sermon also underscores the reality of spiritual warfare, cautioning believers not to ignore the presence and influence of demonic forces, while trusting in Jesus’ authority over both spiritual and physical affliction. Ultimately, it calls Christians to live with active faith, compassion, and dependence on Jesus in everyday life.
