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The Question Jesus is traveling toward Jerusalem He is teaching on the way one asks Him a question this question is debated by the scholars how many are in the kingdom? Jesus taught that the kingdom will start tiny like a mustard seed and eventually grow to be the biggest in the garden Jesus is not going…

Introduction: Have you ever gone to a big event - maybe a concert, sports game, or a gathering of sorts? There are thousands of people trying to get through a narrow gate. Obviously it takes time and dedication to get through that narrow gate. You must stay focused on which way you are going. If you…

The Kingdom of God is

Big Idea: God’s Kingdom defies our expectations. FCF: As fallen human beings, we place too much stock in appearances and not in reality. Action: Examine your heart. Kids’ Time Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which…

The Thieving Lion Luke 13:24 “24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.” The Door A door represents a way to another place in your life. It is a transition to a greater calling for a specific task or work, or spiritual growth. Jesus…

Introduction: Pastor Nouh Yattara was born into a nomadic Muslim family. He shared his testimony on Voice of the Martyrs Radio recently. He talked about his life of fear as a Muslim. He was afraid of so much. He was afraid of superstitions, demons, and death. However, this all began to change after he…

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…

Therefore V 14-17 this is a continuation from the rebuking of the Synagogue leader Jesus is now speaking to His disciples They might be getting discouraged about all the opposition Jesus is going to teach them about the kingdom Lets review about the Kingdom of God on this planet Adam and Eve were put…

A New Setting Jesus has finished His sermon to the people with the warning of Repent or perish we saw that to perish ultimately means to go to Hell and unless someone repents and turn to the cross of Jesus they will go to Hell to everlasting destruction unless someone turns their life over to Jesus to…

Text - Luke 13:10-21 Subject - Kingdom Theme - God’s Kingdom Thesis - God is working in small and insignificant ways to build His Kingdom. Principle - Intro I have mentioned before, one of the main themes in the book of Luke is the upside down - inside out nature of God’s kingdom. That is one of the…

Good morning, turn with me to Luke chapter 3. As you are making your way there last week we really set the picture for all that is beginning to take place in John’s ministry as he is preparing people to meet Christ. As the word of God came to John, John’s message would be bold and forceful as he called…

Text - Luke 13:22-30 Subject - Salvation Theme - Thesis - Principle - Philip Ryken in his commentary on this section opens with a wonderful illustration that I want to share this morning. Today there are more than one thousand organized religions in America, each with its own system of belief, doctrine…

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…

The Chain Breaker Justin Gatlin Luke: The Road to Jerusalem / Luke 13:10–17 Kid Time Daniel 3:12–18 KJV There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship…

The Right Way We see in verse 24 a way...God beckons us to enter in the straight gate... Not just any old way but the “Straight Gate” Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. We see that many will not be able to enter in... We sometimes…

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…

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…

Morning 11 June 2023

Vezot ha’ Bracha This is the Blessing Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12 But will only cover from Verse 1 to 29 Last Torah portion we spoke about the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32 We spoke about GIVE AN EAR Give EAR Requirement of our repentance - its prophetic…

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.…

Introduction Luke A physician ( Col 4:14 ) and a colleague of Paul ( 2 Tim 4:11 ). A researcher v1 Wrote 2 NT books. Theophilus Hellenists 60-70AD - Likely 60-63AD Luke was a physician ( Col 4:14 ) and a colleague of Paul ( 2 Tim 4:11 ). Luke compiled his gospel through research. (compile v1, write an…

Hyper focused on something… don’t even see the rest. It happens all the time at our house. Michelle will be talking to me I think… I look up and she’s just looking back at me smiling. She’ll say “You didn't even hear me did you?” At that moment I could tell the truth, that I heard some noise... An Infirmed…

A crippled woman came to worship God. In the Lukan passage, we come upon a simple story of a woman who was worshipping in the same synagogue as Jesus. She had a physically crippling condition. Her condition kept her from standing straight up for eighteen years, not unlike what some experience today from…