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We don’t casually follow Jesus.

1. Rebellion against the King (vs. 1-3) 2. Response from the King (vs. 4-6) 3. Revelation of the King (vs. 7-9) 4. Refuge in the King (vs. 10-12)

Luke describes the homecoming of Jesus as He ministers in the synagogues of Galilee and comes to Nazaareth. The reception he receives is shocking, as excitement transforms into hatred and an attempt to execute the hometown hero. Pastor Jeremy draws out the positive ways to receive Jesus and the ultimate implication that we must entrust our lives to Jesus if we desire to own Him as our Savior.

Candidates for public office learn that their every word and action will be scrutinized, as will the actions of those closest to them: family, staff members, members of their social group. Many a promising candidate has seen their campaign derailed by something unfortunate that they have said or done.…

We are just days away from the pomp and circumstance that will come with the inauguration of a new President of the United States. No matter what the feelings after this very difficult election year . . . when the new President in inaugurated there will be celebration for some . . . dejection for others…

We gather tonight after weeks of scurrying around trying to find Christmas presents and planning and attending special events. There is a sense in which tonight we need to simply be still for a little while. Tonight our desire is to reflect and focus on the true Star of Christmas: Jesus. During the weeks…

The purpose of this lesson is to help the disciple understand the truth of Christ’s Lordship and the implications of His Lordship upon their lives.

There Cannot Be Two Kings of My Life

Ephesians is an essential book for our Christian faith. N.T. Wright likes to say that if the Reformers had focused on Ephesians instead of Romans, our Western Christianity would have been entirely different. In this audio, you will discover the central theme of Ephesians, the reconciliation of all things in Jesus Christ, and the implications of this powerful reality. It is my prayer that we take the high calling of manifesting Jesus' universal Lordship to the natural and spiritual world.

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:9-12a Introduction In the previous passage, we have a record of the last earthly meeting of his disciples which came at the end of a forty day period after the resurrection. There were many appearances of Jesus during this time in both Galilee and Jerusalem. At one time…

June 14, 2015 Intro – Col 3:1, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Jack Benny was an old comedian who represented himself as a tightwad. One famous skit had Jack accosted by an armed robber who orders, “Okay, Mister,…

Introduction Last week, we saw a decisive shift in the ministry of Jesus. Most of his “followers” had left Him because of the harshness of His message. They had wanted the free handouts, but were not interested in the scandalous yoke of discipleship. As long as they could follow on their terms, all was…

Read Luke 6:6-11. Toyota ran a commercial a few years ago that showed an SUV driving through town on a Tuesday loaded with ski equipment. An onlooker is dumbfounded that the guy could be heading for the slopes on a workday. Then the last line appears on screen – “Make your own rules.” Don’t want to work…

By Pastor Glenn Pease The hero in one of Bruce Marshalls novels is a Benedictine Monk who is shocked at the general disbelief in the supernatural. Even the local Anglican priest argued with him against it. He is so disturbed that he is determined that all shall see a miracle, and he prays that a nearby…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Paul Harvey in, For What It's Worth tells of how Ann Connolly used modern technology to foil a crime. She was in Red Food Store in Knoxsville, Tenn. When a man snatched her purse from her cart. She is a real estate broker and has a talk back beeper device in her purse. She ran to…

Intro – Last week we saw Lu 9:51 is a dividing point in the book. “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Prior to this Luke tells about Jesus’ coming from heaven and the question is, “Who is Jesus?” Answer: He is God. From here on it is about His going back…

Is there a war on Christmas? – It all depends on whom you ask? In the age of political correctness, some bureaucrats treat Christmas as a four letter word. Christian school-aged children are expected to understand and respect Kwanza, Ramadan, and Chanukah, but are forbidden to explain Christmas. Do Atheists…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 93: Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 November 4, 2012 GREEK THINKERS VS. HEBREW FEELERS Greek attracted the CRITICAL THINKERS... When I did my second year Greek, we studied COLOSSIANS as our project. The translations were hard, but it was…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Before he became president of the United States Abraham Lincoln was a captain in the army. He was drilling his men one day during the Black Hawk War. As he marched along with his men he came to a fence with a gap in it. He wanted his men to go through that gap, but for the life…

Be Careful What You Ask For, You Might Just Get It. 1 Samuel 8:1-22 August 8th, 2010 · This is a turning point in the history of the nation of Israel · They will be moving from a nation that has as God Almighty as it's leader, to now wanting to follow a earthly leader. Why did the Israelites ask for…

Easter Sermon: Jesus Is King John 19:19-22 March 31, 2013 OBJECTIVES OF SERMON: * Midweek service (dinner at 6:00; meeting at 6:45); need help with childcare. * Potluck next week. * Need a couple of weeks filled for set up and clean up. PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING: John 19:19-22 (Marilyn) IRONIC John loves…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 96: Whose Side Are You On? Revelation 13 November 25, 2012 Last week I said the Revelation is supposed be about exhortation, not speculation. This week I am going to teach you the most important key I can to help you read it for yourself. *…