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Preaching To The Crowd Jesus is continuing His sermon last week we saw His warning of being ready for His return we saw the signs of the times we saw how the world is preparing for the one world government and how close that is by what is going on in this world the unrest in the middle east the takeover…

Introduction: We have been in a difficult part of the book of Luke. Because we preach book by book and verse by verse at CrossPointe, we don’t get to pick out what the next sermon is going to be. So we have been wading through some difficult teachings by Jesus as we have resumed the Gospel of Luke in…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

Intro - We pick up back in Luke this morning with a difficult section of text. Jesus in the previous verses has just told his disciples, not to be anxious, don’t worry about tomorrow, for the Lord cares greatly for you. He then proceeded to tell them to be ready as well. Be ready for the Lord’s return.…

Two weeks ago, we left off where Jesus was addressing the crowd and His disciples. In the final verses of that weeks sermon, Jesus told a parable about a servant being ready for when the Master comes. This week, we finish up chapter 12. Jesus transitions us to another thought along this line. Look at…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

Deuteronomy 16:8-21:9 REVIEW This is our fifth message from Devarim- Deuteronomy elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey An 11 day journey that lasted 40 years Reason why the journeys are moments and opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed”…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

You Don’t Have To Get Ready If You Stay Ready Warning The Original Audience L 12:35-13:5,22-30 We’ve got a lot to read this morning so I’m just going to jump right in to it. READ PASSAGE PRAY So, that’s a lot. It can be a difficult read. It’s a sobering read. Salvation and judgment. Repentance and rejection.…

Luke 12:51–59 (CSB) 51 Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. 52 From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter,…

God's true servants will not be caught unawares but will always be found doing their master's will.

Wow!! Jesus is using a vivid description to show how there will be division in this world on account of Him. How it is important to stand on the truth so we don’t end up standing on the wrong side. Division Jesus speaks about how He will cause division. A little different than we think. We call Him the…

54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. 55 And when you see the south wind blow, you say, ‘There will be hot weather’; and there is. 56 Hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky and of the…

Introduction Good morning once again from the Pastor’s cave. I trust your couch is comfy this morning. You have your snacks, popcorn, or cheerios I hope you have your bible or favorite bible app handy. I’ll share a little about when and how we might be able to reopen at the end of our time together this…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Jesus tells us he comes not to bring peace but division - division because hypocrites reject his warning about the judgement to come. And yet his warning is also filled with hope since he himself will pay the debt that we could never pay.

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We cannot be certain what verse 1 refers to. Tensions of the day made revolution possible at any time. Pontius Pilate did not get along with the Jews- he was insensitive to their religious convictions. He brought official Roman ensigns into Jerusalem and the Jews were angry with Caesar’s image in the…

Last week Richard got us thinking about what being a disciple of Jesus looked like for those first disciples, and what that might mean for us now. The phrase ‘may we be covered with the dust of our teacher / rabbi Jesus’ has stuck with me all week. We need to be people who live so closely with Jesus…

Thursday is Independence Day for us here in America. We live in the greatest nation in this history of the world and it’s because our founders based it on both the Bible and a Judeo Christian belief system. What I want to do is look briefly at the parallels between the United States’ founding fathers’…

Intro; Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women. There are mother’s who have children naturally and through adoption by God’s blessing’s. But there are also women who take on a mothers role to children through a friendship, teachers and the nurturing care for…

Isaiah 9:6 ; Luke 2:8-18 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 2 And He…