Category: Sermon
Sermon – August 5, 2018
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Sermon – July 8, 2018
Sermon – June 24, 2018: “Cry, Believe, Be Healed, Follow, Glorify”
Cry, Believe, Be Healed, Follow, Glorify Luke 18:35-43 It was/is believed that the Messiah would be a descendant of David. Even though it angered the Pharisees, they could not object to the title “Son of David” used by blind Bartimaeus.
Sermon – June 17, 2018: “It Has All Been Revealed Before Hand”
Luke 18:31-34 The Old Testament foretells of specific events in Jesus’ life. In this passage Jesus reveals that scripture foretells five specific things concerning him once he gets to Jerusalem. He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. He will
Sermon – June 10, 2018: “The Cost to Enter the Kingdom”
Luke 18:18-30 • There is no level of “goodness” that will get a person to heaven. • Humbleness and humility are the required attitudes for entrance into heaven. • These attitudes lead to a complete surrender of our attachments here
Sermon – June 3, 2018: “The Kingdom Requires a Humble Heart”
Luke 18:9-17 Concerning Legalism • Legalism provides a false sense of security based upon adherence to rules. • Legalism can be identified by the disdain produced for others who don’t follow the rules. • Christian legalism is an insecurity and
Sermon – May 27, 2018
Sermon – May 20, 2018: “The Kingdom of God”
Luke 17:20-37 Parallel Accounts No parallel accounts. However, there are similarities found in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. Luke 17 most likely takes place at an earlier date. Luke’s reason for recording Reveals the Pharisees’ attitude toward Jesus.
Sermon – May 13, 2018: “The Need for Deliverance”
The Need for Deliverance Luke 17:11-19 Parallel Accounts No parallel accounts. Unique to the Gospel of Luke. Luke’s reason for recording Literary device used to transition: this is the final leg of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. The event reinforces the
Sermon – May 6, 2018: “Extreme Prayer – Maximizing Jesus’ Prayer Promises”
Maximizing Jesus’ Prayer Promises Extreme prayer strategies Begin by asking God to show you what He wants you to do. Ask for awareness of those who live far from God. Ask for awareness of those who are suffering and in
Sermon – April 29, 2018: “Prayers That Get Answered, Pt 2”
Prayers That Get Answered – part 2 God answers specific prayers that build faith The problem with general prayers They are often lazy. They are unmeasurable. They are “safe.” They are often faithless. A relationship with God requires faith. If
Sermon – April 22, 2018: “Prayers That Get Answered”
Prayers That Get Answered – part 1 God answers prayers of faith and faithfulness Pray with confident expectation that God will move and answer. Only the obedient can really expect God to answer prayers of faith. God answers persistent praying
Sermon – April 15, 2018: “Extreme Prayer – What It Is and What It Requires”
Extreme Prayer What It Is and What It Requires “In his name” To do on behalf of someone else. In essence, it is not a matter of my will but his will. Correctly understand to correctly interpret Two examples Matthew
Sermon – April 8, 2018: “Extreme Prayer – The Importance of Prayer”
Extreme Prayer The Importance of Prayer Communication Communication is the transmission of information. Everything communicates something. Creation itself began with communication. God’s relationship with man demands communication. Whatever the Bible says about communication with God it does so with an
Sermon – April 1, 2018: “The Real Easter Message”
Sermon – March 25, 2018: “Who is Greatest?”
Luke 17:1-11 Parallel Accounts Matthew 18:5-6 Context • Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. • In light of the Pharisees’ own view of themselves Jesus addresses what true _____________ is. Luke’s reason for recording • To _________ his disciples