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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
A daily chat with Pastor Mike and other resources to encourage listeners to connect with the Word of God and grow in their faith.
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Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:35-43 - The Prayer of a Desperate Man
Today,we're looking at Luke chapter 18, specifically verses 35-43, the last verses ofthe chapter. Jesus began this chapter by teaching about prayer, that men…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:18-33 - What is Your Source of Security?
Today,we will continue looking at the story of the rich young ruler who came to Jesuslooking for salvation. He came running, knelt before Jesus, asked the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:18-30 - God's Salvation Requires Humility and Repentance
22 So when Jesus heard thesethings, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you haveand distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:18-30 - Do You Really Believe Who Jesus Is?
18Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do toinherit eternal life?" 19 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Megood? No one is…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:15-17 - Pray Like a Child
InLuke chapter 18, Jesus begins this chapter talking about prayer, teaching aboutprayer. He's preparing His disciples for the time when they will have…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:9-14 - The Wrong Way to Pray
Jesusbegan this chapter (vv. 1-8), by telling a parable about prayer, speaking aboutthe necessity of prayer, that we ought always to pray and not to faint, and…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:1-8 - Our Heavenly Father Answers Prayer
Todaywe're looking at Luke 18:1-8. Jesus is teaching a lesson on how men oughtalways to pray and not to faint. We are to pray without ceasing, and here…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:1-8 - "Pray Without Ceasing"
1Thessalonians 5:17 - “Pray without ceasing”. Ifwe don't pray, we will faint; it's as simple as that! The word faint describesa believer who loses heart and…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:1-8 - The Story of a Widow
8 I tell you that He will avenge themspeedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith onthe earth?" Luke18 is a chapter that has…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 18:1-8 - Who Will You Meet Today?
Todaywe will be looking at a new chapter, Luke chapter 18. Over 50 years ago when I was in BibleCollege in Lynchburg, I went to Winchester, Virginia, to be a…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 17:30-37 - Don't Look Back, Look Up!
32 Remember Lot's wife. 33 Whoever seeks to save his life will loseit, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. Luke17:30-36 describes what will occur when…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 17:22-30 - Will You Be Prepared?
26 Andas it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son ofMan: 27 They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 17:20-21 - From the Inside Out
Today,It is my prayer today that our Heavenly Father will open our hearts to His Wordand help us understand the true nature of His kingdom and how it…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 17:11-19 - Forgiven, Faithful, and Thankful
InLuke chapter 17, Jesus, on His way to Jerusalem, is teaching His disciples somepowerful lessons they’ll need to learn and practice if they are going to…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 17:7-10 - Forgiveness and Faith Lead to Faithfulness
Lukechapter 17:1 begins with, "Then He said to His disciples."Jesus is teaching His disciples some powerful lessons, first about forgiveness,faith, and…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 17:1-6 - Living with Forgiveness and Faith
Today,we're moving on to Luke chapter 17, verses 1-6. Jesus has just rebuked andwarned the Pharisees about a place called hell if they continue in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:22-31 - Hell is a Terrible Place
Inverse 22, it says, "So it was that the beggar died and was carried bythe angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried." Twopeople, a…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:22-26 – Hell, A Place of Eternal Torment
Today,we're looking at Luke16:22-26, and we're talking about the subject of hell.Unless the rapture takes place first, everyoneon planet Earth will die. We…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:19-23 - The Reality of Death and Hell
Today,we're looking at Luke 16:19-31. The subject of this passage is hell. I'll neverforget my very first message to preach in 1973 as a student at…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:19-23 - A Covetous Life Can Lead to Hell
Today, we're looking ata solemn passage of Scripture as we examine Luke 16:19-23. Jesus has justsilenced the sneering Pharisees, pointing out their…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:14-18 - "But God Knows Your Hearts"
As I was studying thispassage I couldn’t help but recall a statement one of my Bible college professorsmade over 50 years ago at Lynchburg Baptist College (Now…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:3-13 - "Make Friends" for Eternity
9 AndI say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, thatwhen you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. 10 He who isfaithful in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 16:1-3 - "What Shall I Do?"
In Luke 16, it appears that the main theme of thischapter is stewardship and our accountability over what the Lord has entrustedus with. The Wall Street…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 15:25-32 - The Proud Angry Older Brother
Today, we’re finishing Luke chapter 15. In this chapter, Jesus tellsthree parables in response to the Pharisees who criticized Him for being afriend to tax…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 15:20-24 - The Father's Embrace
When I was growing up, Ihad a father who was a very committed follower of Jesus, but was also verystrict, and honestly, I had a fear of him and his…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 15:14-19 - The Prodigal's Turning Point
Thestory of the prodigal son is probably one of the most read and liked stories inthe Bible. We can relate to it in some way! Either we have strayed…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 15:11-16 - The Prodigal Son
InLuke 15, Jesus tells three parables about lost things. The first, the lostsheep, shows Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pursuing a foolish sinner far from God.The…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesTitus 2:11 - The Amazing Truth About God's Amazing Grace
Todaywe celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.. This morning, we’llreflect on seven incredible truths that reveal the depth of God’s love…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 15:8-10 - The Joy of Finding the Lost Silver
Picturea woman in a dimly lit Palestinian home, realizing one of her ten silver coinsis missing. These coins were more than money, they formed a headband worn…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 15:1-7 - The Joy of Finding the Lost Sheep
Luke15 has become one of my favorite chapters in the Bible over the years. Thispassage paints a vivid picture of God’s heart for the lost. The chapter…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 14:25-35 - Counting the Cost of Discipleship
WhenJesus left the Pharisee's house, great crowds followed Him, but He was notimpressed by the size of the crowd or their enthusiasm. In this passage…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 14:15-24 - "And Still There Is Room"
Imaginesitting at a Pharisee’s table with Jesus when one of the guests exclaims, “Blessedis he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!” Jesus responds with…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 14:12-14 - Generosity Without Expectation
Luke 14:12-14 12 Then He also said tohim who invited Him, "When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask yourfriends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 14:7-11 - Genuine Humility Brings True Honor
Welcometo Pastor’s Chat! Today, we’re diving into a powerful lesson from Jesus in Luke14:7-11, where He teaches us about humility through a parable told at a…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 14:1-6 - How to Silence Our Critics
In this passageJesus gives us at least three examples of how to silence our critics. First, we should bewilling to confront criticism with bold truth. The…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 13:31-35 - A Call to Courage, Compassion, and Prayer
Thescene opens with Pharisees approaching Jesus: “Get out and depart from here,for Herod will kill you” (v. 31). They’re likely scheming, hoping to scareHim…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 13:22-30 - A Call to the Urgency of Salvation
Today, in Luke 13:22-30, we will hear Jesusgive us a call to the urgency of salvation. AsJesus is teaching, someone, perhaps curious, skeptical, or admiring…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 13:18-21 - A Call to Spiritual Discernment
These parables are oftentaken out of context and misinterpreted, but they have much to teach us aboutGod’s work, Satan’s schemes, and our call to discernment…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 13:10-17 - A Call to Spiritual Freedom
As Jesus journeys toward Jerusalem, He enters a synagogue in Perea,teaching on the Sabbath as was His custom. There, He encounters a womancrippled for eighteen…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 13:6-9 - A Call to Bear Fruit
Jesusbegins, “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he cameseeking fruit on it, and found none. Then he said to the vinedresser…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 13:1-5 - A Clear Call to Repentance
Jesus is nearing Jerusalem when some in the crowd bring up agruesome tragedy—Galileans slaughtered by Pontius Pilate, their blood mingledwith their sacrifices…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:54-59 - Beware of Spiritual Dullness
Welcome to today’s pastor’s chat as we conclude Luke 12. Jesus closes with a sobering call: beware of spiritualdullness. First,let’s consider discernment (Luke…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:49-53 - Watching, Waiting, Working, and Warring
Welcome to today’s pastor’s chat on Luke 12, where Jesus speaks to the heart ofwhat it means to follow Him in a broken world. As believers, we are called…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:41-48 - The Judgement Seat of Christ
Remember Luke 12 begins with Jesus warning againsthypocrisy—don’t be a pretender. He cautions against covetousness—don’t chasethe things of this world, because…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:41-48 - Watching, Waiting, and Working
Welcome to today’s Pastor’s Chat! In Luke 12, Jesus warns us to beware ofhypocrisy, covetousness, worry, and fear—traps that keep us from pleasing Godin every…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:35-40 - Beware of Carelessness
In these verses, Jesus shifted the emphasis from beingworried about the present to being watchful about the future. It is interestinghow all the themes in Luke…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:22-34 - "Do Not Fear, Little Flock..."
Again, I want to thank all my dear friends who responded toour pleas for prayer for my grandson Luke and his extensive brain surgery thispast Friday! The…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:23-29 - Beware of Worry
Now amazing, the place we pick up in Luke 12:22-29, seemsto specifically be for our family during a time like this! Remember Jesusbegins this chapter telling…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:13-21 - The Treasure Principle
I want to remind you that this might be my last pastor’schat for a couple of weeks. I would also like to ask you for special prayers forseveral things. For the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:13-21 - Don't Forget Who Really Owns It All
Before we get into our study in Luke 12 today, I would liketo ask you for special prayer, and your patience for these next couple ofweeks. For the next couple…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:13-21 - "Covetousness, which is Idolatry"
I believe I remember A.W. Tozer writing about how we live inthe age of a humanistic Christianity. Which means it is all about me! What Godand others can do for…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:13-21 - "Beware of Covetousness"
Luke 12:1-12 begins with Jesus giving a warning to Hisdisciples to, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy”.Jesus said, “Beware of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:8-12 - Depending on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
I believe that one of the greatest obstacles for lostsinners to put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ is the hypocrisy displayedin the lives of believers…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:8-12 - Be a Public Witness for Christ
Today, in our passage here in Luke 12:8-10, we have one ofthe most interesting and discussed topics in the Gospels and that is the questionof what does it mean…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:4-7 - Fear God Not Man
Fear God not man! First, we need understand thatGod created us as emotional creatures which is an aspect of being created inthe image of God. God has emotions!…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 12:1-3 - The Greater Danger of Hypocrisy
In the closing verses of Luke 11, Jesus was dealing withthe hypocrisy of the religious leader, but now in opening verses of Luke 12, Hewarns His disciples of a…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 11:53-54; Luke 12:1 - "Beware of the Leaven..."
Luke 12:1 1 In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of peoplehad gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say toHis disciples…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 11:45-54 - Beware of False Teachers
52 Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did notenter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered." Luke 11…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 11:44-54 - Jesus Exposes Religious Hypocrisy
In this passage, Luke 11:42-52, as a guest, in the veryhouse of a Pharisee, Jesus courageously exposes the hypocrisy of the religiousleaders of His day, the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesLuke 11:37-44 - Religious Deception
As we look at this passage in Luke 11:37-54, we need to rememberthe setting Jesus was in where He is declaring judgment, the six “woes”, uponthe Pharisees and…