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Radical Love: The Heart of a True Neighbo Bible Passage: Lk 10:25-37 Recommended Study: In preparation, consider using Logos to explore the historical context of the Samaritan's portrayal versus the Jewish priest and Levite, which could deepen your understanding of the implications of Jesus' choice of…

Good morning, we are so glad that you are here with us this morning. I hope that you have brought your Bible today. Turn with me to Luke chapter 6. Today I want to share with you a model of genuine love. In fact, our text tells us that we are to love those who are our enemies. During the American Revolution,…

The Sinners the parable of the lost sheep familiar and loved about a lost sheep who needs to be rescued sometimes we look at the story of the parable and assume that we know the meaning we will automatically go to verse 3 and read and loose the context of the reason for the parable miss what Jesus is…

Woe To You (Part 1) In the late 90’s, I was introduced to Christian music. It was mostly the contemporary Christian music like Micheal W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jars of Clay stuff. And I thought it was okay, but eventually I was introduced to some of the more edgy and hipper music. And the first…

What is more attractive than God’s family? Those who are saved by grace through faith in Jesus are given a new family. Series: What is more attractive? Than God’s family Than corporate worship Than serving together Than learning at the feet of Jesus Than the gospel Therefore remember that at one time…

Priority, what does that mean? Priority: (N) the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important. What are things that are a priority in your life? Have your priorities changed over the years, can they change, should they change? (Transition) In our passage tonight we will see the priority…

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…

Myth of Neutrality I’m going to be honest with you all. This morning’s sermon is going to make some of you uncomfortable. This will be uncomfortable on two fronts. The first is that we are going to talk about the spiritual realm. Specifically about demons. And the second, is b/c Jesus confronts us with…

Text - Luke 15:8-10 Subject - Theme - Thesis - Principle - Last week we began looking at Chapter 15 of Luke. Luke begins with the word now - implying a short time between the dinner party of chapter 14 and these people coming. He finished with ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear’. Luke’s very next…

Introduction Today we’re taking a departure from our study in the book of Ephesians to examine this very familiar passage of Scripture, known as the story of the prodigal son. In keeping with our theme this year, the Title of this message is ‘A Time to Come Home’. But I’ve also subtitled it ‘A Tale of…

Introduction The Concept The Critical View The Confirmative View I. The Concept Known as “ Once Saved , Always Saved ” II. The Critical View God and man both are responsible for Salvation Grace Saves , but Works are Required to Keep It III. The Confirmative View 1. Salvation is by Grace through Faith…

Neighborly Love On February 19, 1968, Fred Rogers debuted his show Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Would you be mind? Could you be mine? Won’t you be my neighbor? For 33 years and nearly 900 episodes, Mr Rogers was the face of what it looked like to be a neighbor. He taught Kids how to have compassion, how…

The Place Of Honor Jesus is continuing to speak to the scribes and Pharisees after the church lunch He was observing them as they jockeyed for positions at the table Jesus had healed a man on the Sabbath which they were not approving of Jesus displayed to them their hypocrisy V 5 what Jesus is doing…

How do you measure greatness? Do you measure greatness by someones performance in something? Do you measure greatness by someones title or position? Do you measure greatness by what others think of someone? Or, do you measure greatness by what God’s word says about greatness? Oxford dictionary: (N) 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…

John 6:1-14 1 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. 4 Now the Passover,…

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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…

Teaching We have seen many teachings from Jesus on our journey. About faith About the word About ministering to others About God’s provision. Last week we ended with the feeding of the 5,000 and many call this the end of the “Great Galilean Ministry” as Luke puts it that spanned from Lk4:14-9:17 . It…

Introduction: Today’s sermon is on a passage that we have probably all heard in some way or another. We will be talking about the parable of the prodigal son. In this parable we are introduced to a father with two sons. The father in the parable represents God and the sons represent two different types…

Today we’re continuing our sermon series looking at different spiritual disciplines or practices that help to draw us closer to King Jesus in a world that can so easily draw us further away from him. Last week was all about prayer and finding practices to bring Jesus to the forefront of our minds - so…

Teaching, training, to practical application Jesus had many disciples, of which he named twelve apostles. There has been much teaching as they journeyed with Jesus. Many examples set before them. Their faith has been called into question and to grow. (Transition) Today we are going to see the training…

Scriptures 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin…

Miracle of Feeding the Five Thousand Luke 9:10–17 One of my favorite things we do as a church is our monthly fellowship dinner. I love the fellowship, sharing of the Lord’s Supper, and eating a meal together. However, one of the thoughts that always looms over my mind is the worry about if there is going…

Align Yourself A Christian’s Motive To magnify the beauty , goodness , and or greatness of God Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. What you go to do or say represents the Lord Jesus Christ. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the…