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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…

Intro Who enjoys a good feast? Most all of us do. Most of our holidays all often have food as a significant focus. Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July BBQs. What is better than a simple feast? A feast with people you really love. People you want to be around. A good…

Morning 15 September 24

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: What do you think about most? If you are like most people, you probably think about yourself more than anything else. The growing trend of self-focus is seen in many ways in our modern culture. According to NPD Research, the self-help industry has exploded in recent years - growing by 11%…

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…

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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…

Parables We are going to visit many parables this year through a variety of voices. The one I felt lead by God to share is the parable of the Fig Tree. Luke 13:6–9 (NASB95) And He began telling this parable: “A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on…

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…

Intro Last week we began in this section of text where Jesus is attending another meal with a group of Pharisees and this occasion is on the sabbath. It appears that the Pharisees are attempting to set Jesus up. At the dinner is a man with dropsy - which we know today as edema. Swelling caused by an…

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…

Introduction: Why do bad things happen to good people? I have heard this question countless times. The question comes from a place of raw emotion. It is hard to watch people suffer. This past week I have watched my uncle pass away from a massive heart attack. I have watched the suffering of my family.…

And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ And he answered…

Kid time - what does repent mean? Turn around. I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Introduction Repent is a little-big word. It is unusual for me to bounce around much in my sermons. I might quote or reference a lot of different Scriptures, but since I think one of the…

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…

Text - Luke 14:1-24 Subject - Humility Theme - Humble invitation. Thesis - Jesus teaches that the way to truly honor God is through humble invitation—by humbling ourselves before Him and extending grace to those who cannot repay, reflecting God's inclusive love and invitation to all. Principle - Christian,…

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…

1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Part…

Review Tanakh The Brit Hadoshah Eber (ebur) I AM (grafted) Introduction 1 Then the Lord appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. 14 Is anything too hard for the Lord ? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time…

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…

In our passage this morning we begin by seeing Jesus response to something that is common to all of us. Calamity. Some catastrophic events have taken place. When we see things like this happen, often times the first response that comes to peoples minds are questions. In the time immediately following…

We are moving along in our series on the book of Luke. Today we are in chapter 14. Jesus is making his way towards Jerusalem. He knows that it is getting closer to the time that He must fulfill the purpose that He has come to earth for. Chapter 14 is a common scene that have been noticing throughout…

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…