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Today we continue our series in Luke chapter 4. Let me remind you that Jesus has just been baptized. The Holy Spirit has ascended on Him like a dove and God has spoken from Heaven. Jesus leaves the baptism and goes off into the desert where our text today picks up in chapter 4. So, if you have your Bibles…

Early public ministry Last week we came from: The temptations that Jesus overcame ( Lk4:1-13 ) To the early start of His ministry, at home ( Lk4:14-19 ) I think we should read at least what Jesus said before we continue with what Jesus taught and the response today. 17 And the book of the prophet Isaiah…

Scripture states that it was the custom of Jesus to be in the synagogues on the sabbath. On this particular sabbath, Jesus stood up to read from a portion of the prophets as was customary at this point of the service… he took the scroll of Isaiah, found the desired place and He began to read Isaiah 61:1-2…

What is the greatest of God's Commandments? Jesus identifies this One Great Command in Moses' Law and links a 2nd Command to it permanently. Love God with everything and Love your neighbor as yourself. Sometimes we, to our detriment, twist the 2nd command into a self-centered diatribe about learning to love ourselves rather than focusing on the point of the command, and of love in general, that we are to live sacrificially thinking of others as greater than ourselves. Indeed, the great Christian life is the life of a servant-hearted lover of others. Jesus teaches the scribes that the Hebrew Messiah, the Christ, was to be greater than King David, not simply one of his descendants. Jesus warns the people to beware of the scribes whose preference was their own honor. Finally, we are reminded that God doesn't need money. He already owns everything. How we share is far more important than how much we share. Shared by Jason Stuart Percy at Refuge Tallahassee on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Introduction: Illustration - The Reality of Trials It's been said concerning trials and storms of life that, "Either you just came through one, are now entering one, or one looms on your horizon." Main Thought: Prepare today for the persecutions of tomorrow looking for the promise of eternity. Sub-intro:…

Are you looking for the Lord’s return? Listen for the Trumpet!

Often, even as followers of Jesus, we find our immediate response regarding behavioral psychological issues to be more in line with an unbelieving, materialistic, naturalistic worldview. This, in spite of the fact that Jesus regularly dealt with, talked about, and affirmed the reality of the meta-physical, the unseen spiritual world in which we live. At the very least, we should pause and pray, consider, and seek the LORD in the situations in which we find ourselves in relation to the people around us in regard to both their and our behavior. Maybe there's more to humans that random, electrical impulses, synapses, and chemicals. Where do we draw the line anyhow? And who gets to decide where that line even is? God has made a world full of powerful elements. Medicine can be good. We ought to trust in God and be wise. We are to live by faith. Shared by Jason Stuart Percy at Refuge Christian Fellowship Tallahassee on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Jesus teaches in the synagogue in Nazareth and is rejected

We are walking into a religious building of the first century and through the Scriptures we listen to what is said.

Mark 1.14-20 It all begins with the Message of the Mission:Mark 1:15 (ESV) Calling Disciples the Familiar Phrase- Come, Follow Me. we have 4 men introduced. They are Fishermen, and according to Luke Simon/Peter & Andrew they are business partners. They are men of faith. they are formerly disciples of…

turn to Acts 13:13 . and I am actually going to start at the end... Let me start at the end here... 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. How many of us want to live a life filled with joy and the Holy Spirit? how many of you long for joy? how many of you would say you have…

Introduction Every miracle Jesus performed was controversial in some way. The religious leaders were offended. The unbelievers would ridicule. The doubters would doubt. The haters would hate. Miracles today are considered to be controversial as well. However, when you talk today about demons and demonic…

How many of you are busy most days with various things to do whether it’s work or appointments errands to run? People today, both those who work and even those retired consider themselves busy, and even feel busier than in previous generations. A BBC article says that survey’s show that exact conclusion,…

PRAY & INTRO: When we study the book of Acts, one of the interesting and helpful things we see, in certain section especially, is the reality of the things taught other places in the NT playing out in the lives of the Apostles and their fellow Christian disciples. Of course, I’m speaking of thing beyond…

You know, there is a great danger that comes when we are familiar with something. Familiarity is an attitude that we must be diligent in guarding ourselves from. For example, in 1998 I slipped on some ice. Not that big of a deal until you factor in that I was unloading a large fridge. By myself. With…

Jesus returns home and His family wants to pull Him away from the crowds and He responds.

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. INTRO— Pictures & Video of Amazing Stuff!!! Bryce Canyon; NASCAR Race; Mav City x Kirk Franklin Concert [with each one…can’t you feel the nice breeze, the size and intricacy…

There is a door that Jesus has opened for us so that we might be able to have a home in Heaven with him! Will you walk through the door Jesus has opened for you?

Jesus told his disciples, “When the Spirit of truth comes… he will bear witness about me” ( Jn 15:26 ). The Holy Spirit testifies about Jesus. He teaches us the truth, and the world cannot bear to hear it. Why not? Is it acceptable to talk about God in public? Sure. People do all the time, and nobody…

INTRO: ME/WE - Controversial claims/Personal claims. MILE HIGH BASEBALL/NICEST PERSON IN THE WORLD/ GPCS- MOST WELCOMING CHURCH John 14:6 NLT , Jesus makes this incredible statement- I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. / STATEMENTS OF EXCLUSIVITY PUSHING…