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Introduction Today we get back into our series of The Way, the Truth, and the Life: Following Jesus through the Gospels. We have reached a point in Jesus’ life where he is about a year-and-a-half into what will end up being about a 3-ish year ministry. We have gotten to the point where Jesus is giving…

Good Morning, turn with me in your Bible to Luke chapter 5. One of the things you may have noticed throughout the last few weeks as the Lord began His earthly ministry is how Luke shows us over and over again the Lord’s total victory and power over everything. Jesus defeated Satan and the temptations…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:2-12 | SOMETHING SIMILAR ISN’T THE SAME INTRO ILLUSTRATION : A while ago, we had some friends that came out and as is the norm for people out of town visiting, they wanted to go to Yellowstone. We weren’t able to go with them on this trip, which was fine as they were able to make there…

False Worship can be characterized as any forms of worship that are not worthy of God, especially worship offered without sincerity and obedience or that is contrary to the commands of God. Contrary Worship Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense…

The Heart of Humility Introduction: In the Gospel of Luke, we come to a profound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ A parable that contrasts two men, two prayers, and two very different spiritual conditions. Imagine standing at a crossroads, two paths diverging before you, each leading to a destination…

The Stated Purpose For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” The first thing to understand about the coming of Christ is His mission! He didn’t come to make our lives easier, better, or richer. Those are all a result of the mani reason, to redeem us back to God! Understanding the…

Good Morning. Today we are going to begin our journey through the Gospel of Luke. If you have your Bibles go with me to Luke chapter 1. Luke chapter 1 verses 1-4 give us the prologue or introductory act into what this Gospel is all about. Luke is the author of this Gospel as well as the book of Acts,…

Introduction: A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the rich young ruler. This young man had power, prestige, and plenty of provision. I couldn’t help but alliterate that. It must be a Baptist thing. He had acquired an amazing amount of wealth and was seen as blessed by many of those around him. He…

Series- The “One Anothers” My goal in this series is to come to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a member of a local New Testament church. What are the duties and responsibilities of church membership? My mission is to discover exactly what kinds of things we promise to do for each other…

What does a transformed like really look like? Good morning. Turn with me to Luke chapter 5. As you are making your way to Luke 5 today we once again see the Lord ministering to someone, however today we see how the Lord is ministering to an individual who was considered the worst of the worse, a social…

I love a good story. I don’t read much. Most of the items that I read is either non-fiction or some kind of news item. However, I love watching a movies. There is something about a good story. I love it when a story takes us on an adventure. I also like a good story that teaches us something meaningful.…

Introduction Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Numbers 6:24–26 (KJV 1900) The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The…

Intro - It has been some time since we were in the book of Luke. Some of you were not here for the first 11 chapters, if you would like, most of the sermons are available to go back and listen to but there were quite a few, I don’t expect anyone to go back through them. This morning I want to reintroduce…

1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great…

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me…

(S1) Ever done something difficult, but not doing it was not an option, because doing it would serve a greater purpose? First Funeral/Keryx (Tim) Jesus near to Jerusalem/Gethsemane/Palm Sunday/What’s next (S2) — Today Luke points us to Jesus’ tears... 41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept…

Nearing Jerusalem Luke 19:11–26 “While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately. Therefore he said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to receive…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” 3 He said to them, “Have you not…

Introduction Going into 2024 we must all make sure we know that we believe. There is a doctrine of assurance which tells us how can you know that you are a true believer? I just know that I know I know in my heart of hearts I’m saved The preacher told me I’m saved I have walked with God The is a continuous…

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. Therefore also now, saith the Lord , Turn ye even to me with all your heart, And with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your…

What does it mean to follow Christ? Good Morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Luke chapter 5. The title of our message today is, “The Call to Go fishing.” What does it mean to follow Christ? When I was a young boy I had many calls to go fishing with my grandfathers. On many occasions there were…

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 One of the greatest mental and emotional needs we have is to feel valuable… that our life matters… that we are worthwhile and that we made a difference. Life cycle - start work… build a career and or wealth… then start trying to do something that matters. In our society today, we typically find…

I want everyone to take a moment and think about the time that you asked Jesus to be your savior. Did you feel an emptiness in your life? Were you running from God when you finally submitted to Him? Or were you like me and you decided at a very young age that you wanted Jesus to be in your life? Think…