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How Our Father Loves Us
The Pharisees and scribes grumbled at Jesus eating with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus' response is to share three parables. These stories in Luke 15 paint…
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The Cost Of Discipleship
Have you counted the cost of discipleship? Through Luke 14:25-35, Jesus reveals 3 choices about our lives that must happen for us to be His disciples. Listen…
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Kept from the Kingdom
What is keeping you from the kingdom? From Luke 14:1-24, we can find five obstacles that could get between you and Jesus.
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Salvation Is Not Casual, Here’s Why
Salvation is not casual. It is a free gift, but it is not casual. So what does that mean for us? Luke 13:22-35 highlights that we must pursue the narrow door…
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Having the Heart of Christ
Jesus heals a woman with a disabling spirit in Luke 13:10-21 which results with a confrontation from a a ruler of the synagogue. From this passage, we can ask…
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Continual Repentance is Required
Like the men in Luke 13:1-9, we sometimes get so wrapped up in others' sins that we forget about our own judgment. Biblical repentance has three steps we must…
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Jesus Came To Cast Fire
Jesus said in Luke 12:49, that he “came to cast fire on the earth.” Sometimes we have the idea that Jesus doesn’t expect much from us, that our responsibility…
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Waiting For The Great Reward
We know that Jesus is coming back. So what do we do in the meantime? We must stay ready, and readiness is embodied in faithfulness. Luke 12:35-48 shows us why…
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Satisfied in Christ Alone
Jesus gives the crowd in Luke 12:13-34 a couple of warnings, the symptoms of the warnings, and the cures. What is satisfying you in this life? Who do you place…
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4 Hard Questions That Define Christians
Can you claim with confidence today that you are a little Christ? Luke 12:1-12 poses four diagnostic questions about your life to help you answer this claim.
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Are You Actually a Hypocrite?
The word “hypocrite” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean to be a hypocrite? There is a big difference between a struggling saint and a…
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Does He Have All of You?
Jesus does not have to prove anything to His critics or to you. Luke 11:29-36 highlights two truths for the critics and us about responding to Jesus.
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Neutral Is Not An Option
When it comes to Jesus, you cannot remain neutral. Luke 11:14-28 emphasizes that you are either with Him or you are against Him.
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Our Prayer Needs
The Lord’s Prayer in Luke 11:1-13 highlights two things we have and two things we don’t have when it comes to prayer.
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A Good Neighbor
The story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-42 shows us not only that we need to be a good neighbor, but also that knowing the Scriptures is not enough for…
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Seek His Presence, Not His Power
The joy that is an offer from the Scriptures is a joy that is not affected by the circumstances of this world. The goods of this life can’t make that joy any…
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You’re Sent On Mission
As Christians, we have been called to mission. When God sends us, He doesn’t send us unprepared. Luke 10:1-16 highlights several “Lessons for the Sent” that…
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Limiting or Delaying Obedience
There is no earthy security in follow Christ. Four questions emerge out of Luke 9:51-62 that help us measure our commitment to Christ.
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Truth Over Feelings
This message highlights three truths of why we can love Jesus from Luke 9:37-50. Jesus interrupts our lives, feelings, and preconceptions to invite, comfort…
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Our Response to His Glory
Jesus reveals His glory to three of His disciples in Luke 9:28-36. What does this glimpse of glory mean for us? This passage describes four responses.
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We Can’t Define Christ
We have no authority to define Christ ourselves. Luke 9:18-27 tells us that we must deny ourselves for Christ’s sake. If we are ashamed of Him, then He will be…
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Why Are You Here?
Faithful gospel ministry is bringing hope to the hopeless. Luke 9:1-17 shows how we can rely on and trust in Jesus, and that we can turn to Him for the answer…
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Do Not Fear, Only Believe
Do not fear, only believe, because Christ is able. Luke 8:40-56 shows He is able to turn the hardest of hearts, heal the suffering, and bring the dead to life.
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Responses to Power
Jesus is Lord over creation and over evil. When He displays His power, how will you respond? Luke 8:22-39 gives us three examples.
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The Roots Of Your Faith
The condition of your heart affects how you respond when you hear the Word of God. Luke 8:4-21 highlights not just hearing the Word, but also responding in…
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Jesus Welcomes EVERYONE
What kind of person is Jesus? This sermon from Luke 7:36-8:3 highlights four key components of Jesus’ character, and one result of His work. Listen in to see…
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Warnings For Christians & What To Do Instead
Sometimes we need a warning sign to tell us to stop. We need to carefully consider how we continue to follow Jesus and approach Him. In Luke 7:18-35, we can…
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What Makes Us Worthy?
What makes you worthy to receive grace and mercy from Jesus? The world will give you a different answer than the bible. Two stories of healing in Luke 7:1-17…
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You Have A New Heart, Live Like It
Sometimes Jesus has things to say that are hard to hear and hard to obey. The fruit of your life displays the heartbeat of who you are. Are you living like…
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Kingdom Life Reflects the Cross
We believe that all of Scripture tells the story of Christ’s coming, life, death and resurrection. Easter is not only about our salvation, but about all of our…
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How The Cross Shapes Our Entire Life
Jesus lived His life in a way that set the standards for our behavior and morality as we live our lives. In Luke 6:27-36, we find four examples of how our…
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Devoted to Prayer, People, and Proclamation
Our role is to imitate the pattern of Jesus’ life in our own. Luke 6:12-26 shows that Jesus gave Himself to prayer, people, and proclamation. Are you giving…
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Right and Wrong on the Sabbath Day
The Pharisees turned the Sabbath day into a burden, when it was always supposed to be a blessing. This sermon from Luke 6:1-11 shows how Jesus responds to…
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Turn To Him For Healing
Who is Jesus? Who is this man? Who is this savior? Luke 5:27-39 reveals Jesus’ purpose and what He has come to do. Just as with a new wineskin, you would not…
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His Personal Willingness to Save
We have a Savior who is both willing and able. Listen as we walk through Luke 5:12-26 to see how He lived this out.
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Do You Bear These Marks as a Follower of Jesus?
John 13:35 says that they will know we are Jesus’ disciples by our love. What are some other marks of a faithful follower of Jesus? Luke 5:1-11 highlights four…
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His Word Possesses Authority
There is only one who has all authority: Jesus Christ. Luke 4:31-44 gives us four examples of His authority and how we should respond to Him.
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The Truth About Our Messiah
The Jews had been waiting for the promised Messiah. They had a picture in their mind of what they expected Him to be. So what kind of Messiah was Jesus? Luke…
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A Reminder For Facing Temptation
The devil tempts Jesus in the wilderness in Luke 4:1-15. He attacks His identity, bargains for His worship, and tempts His trust. But where Israel, Adam, and…
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Why Is Jesus the Promised Christ?
The question lingering in the minds of the people before Jesus was, “Who is the Christ?” Luke answers this in two ways in Luke 3:21-38. Jesus is the Christ…
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Responding to the Gospel Call
Luke continues his theme of showing that no matter who you are, you can be used to do great things in the kingdom of God. In Luke 3:1-20, John the Baptist…
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Here's Why Jesus Is A Treasure
When Jesus is presented at the temple in Luke 2:21-40, He encounters Simeon and Anna. These two interactions reveal seven truths about Jesus, even when He is…
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Glory of the Greatest Gift
Luke 2:1-20 takes us through the greatest gift of all time, the birth of our Savior. How should we respond?
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When We Can’t See What God is Doing
The birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah’s Prophecy in Luke 1:57-80 show that timing in God’s economy is rarely the same as ours. It is often mysterious…
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What We Learn From Jesus’ Announcement
In Luke 1:26-56, Gabriel announces the coming of another child, the Son of the Most High, to Mary, where she responds in faith, visits Elizabeth, and gives her…
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Joy After Sorrow
After 400 years of silence, God finally speaks. Gabriel comes to Zechariah and Elisabeth to announce the coming of their child, who will pave the way for the…
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The Certainty Of The Gospel
Luke’s gospel doesn’t begin with the days of Herod and the birth of Jesus, as most people think. He starts with a dedication to Theophilus and notes that his…
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Turning to God Amidst Pain
When pain hits, our reflex is to pull away. May the process of lament become the reflexive language when you are in moments of pain. Instead of recoiling, may…
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Placing Hope in Idols
Sometimes, when we are wounded, before healing can actually begin, the wound has to be cleaned out. Cleaning up wounds often brings about pain. Healing cannot…
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Steadfast Love In Dark Circumstances
When Jeremiah wrote “the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness,” he…
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The World's Greatest Problem
The book of Lamentations is about the question of how. The past four sermons have shown us what it means and how actually to lament. The next four weeks cover…
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God Works In The Midst Of Your Pain
The final step of lamenting is making the choice to trust God. Who God is is more important than the what or why of the situation. When we turn to God in the…
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Desperate, Honest Prayers
In lament, you can move from despair to hope without the despair being removed. The God of the Bible works in the midst of your gloom and despair. So ask…
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Ask God the Difficult Questions
God invites your questions and complaints. Express your sorrow, fear, frustration, or confusion to Him. Psalm 10 provides an example of lamenting, offering a…
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5 Reasons Why You Always Keep Praying
Lament walks us through the theological realities of this real world of suffering and a belief in a good, sovereign, and all powerful God. The first step of…
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What Does It Mean To Lament?
Biblical lament is not a depressing dive into sadness, but a mechanism to cope with it while persevering in the hope we have through Jesus Christ. In this…
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Look For Who You Can Be In Jesus
Youth Minister Quintin Magruder walks us through Luke 19:1-10, the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. In this passage, Jesus displays a great example of what…
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The Gospel Stops on the Tongues of Believers
Believers are accountable for their response to the gospel and what you do with it. How will you share the gospel? Preaching on Romans 10:9-17, Pastor Michael…
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Accountability Starts With You
Accountability is ultimately about whether or not you will trust God with your life. It’s your responsibility to understand that you need accountability, to…
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How Do You Pray For One Another?
It’s easy to ask “how can I pray for you” as an opening for a spiritual conversation. But how can we pray for other people when they don’t have anything…