Sermons on Luke

Sermons on Luke

Hostile Part 5: Kingdom Builders

Thriving In A Hostile World Joseph encountered tests many of us can identify with: betrayal, sexual temptation, the waiting game and the lure of power. It showed how God’s gift of character and courage can help us to thrive, be a blessing and live with excellence. Daniel and his friends showed us that while God may not always deliver us from the threat of hostility, he may deliver us and bring us through it. Esther showed us that even if…

5 Things God Never Said: Part 4 “If you come to Me, I want either all of your life or none of it.”

Weeks 1, 2 & 3 Review #1“If you don’t know the date you were saved, then you are not saved.” See Romans 8v15,16; Ephesians 3v13,14; 5v8-10 #2“If you want to be saved, just invite Jesus into your heart.” See Romans 10v9-10. #3. “If you miss an opportunity to share Christ with someone; it’s your fault if that person goes to Hell.”  See John 6v44,45; 1 Corinthians 3v6-9     #4. If You Come To Me, I Want Either All Of…

5 Things God Never Said – Part 3 “If You Miss an Opportunity to Share Christ With Someone, It’s Your Fault If That Person Goes To Hell.”

Week 1 & 2 Review. #1 “If you don’t know the date you were saved, then you are not saved.” We can be sure of our faith because we have the internal witness of the Holy Spirit and the external testimony of a changed life.   #2 “If you want to be saved, just invite Jesus into your heart.” Scripture says clearly that we are saved by faith. We must BELIEVE. (Romans 10 v9-10)   Part 3. “If You Miss…

Palm Sunday: The Savior Is Here.

“The Hammer” Judas Maccabee Almost everything with Judas paralleled when Jesus entered the city 200 years later… but not quite. Zec 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.   Earthly kingdoms are always focused on who is the top dog, the big cheese. Lk 22:25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of…

Hello My Name Is: “Glorious”

Psalm 9:10: “…Those who know Your name put their trust in You.” God’s Name: YHWH “I AM” Instrumental to God’s name and His nature is God’s glory and his renown.   God’s Glory in Exodus 14 (Exodus 13:17,18, 14:2-4, 13-18) God proves he’s is VERY real and VERY glorious to the Egyptians and the Israelites.   God’s Glorious Name – God’s Passion “God has revealed himself as a God who is passionate to make known the glory of his name…the…

The Lies of Busyness Part 2: “Work and Ambition Are Wrong.”

Martha & Mary (Luke 10:38-42) We live in a Martha world where we fight for Mary moments. Jesus invites us to live in a Mary world with Martha moments.   Why did Jesus challenge Martha about her view on work? Martha has poor timing. (EC. 3:9-11) There are two rhythms to following Jesus: service and reflection. (Giving and receiving/work and rest.)   Martha is Distracted. (LK. 10:40) We do for God and forget to be with God. We miss opportunities. Try…

Advent 2: Peace Arrives.

Finished with Peace Behold: The FINISHER! Peace is Hard to Find. It’s hard to find peace when there’s chaos or trouble all around you. Most of us understand that things like peace and freedom and harmony are precious and a gift from God. Also, most of us understand that precious things like peace are not cheap – they can be costly. Peace requires real work in a fallen, sinful world. Peace requires the work of God in our fallen, sinful…

The Minor Prophets-Obadiah: Sins of the Brothers

Get to Know Obadiah Obadiah means “Servant of the Lord”. A prophecy to Edom – Esau’s descendants.   Setting the Stage: Obadiah The history of the conflict between Jacob & Esau, reason for the hostility. (Genesis 25:29-34)   God’s Story In Obadiah Edom’s actions and God’s response. (Ob. 1:10-14)   Obadiah Speaks Today The problem of pride. (Pr. 16:18-19, 8:13) Edom’s biggest downfall was their pride and arrogance. What did Jesus say about pride? (Lk. 18:14) What does scripture tell…