Sermon – October 29, 2017: “Special Agent You!”
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Sermon – October 22, 2017: “Mission Urgent!”
Luke 10:1-16 Parallel Account There is no parallel account though there are similar instructions given to the Twelve Apostles when they are sent out on a similar mission. Luke’s reason for recording 70/72 is most likely an allusion to the
Sermon – October 15, 2017: “The Cost Gain Analysis”
Luke 9:57-62 Parallel Account Matthew 8:17-22 Luke’s reason for recording This section reveals how Jesus responded to those who expressed a desire to follow him. Shows how masterful of a teacher Jesus was as he was constantly identifying teachable moments.
Sermon – October 8, 2017: “Importance of Dealing with Prejudice”
Luke 9:51-56 Luke’s reason for recording • _________________ passage • What follows is the last ___________ of Jesus’ ministry before death. • Jesus’ ministry efforts are now expanding into areas ____________ the Galilean region. • Jesus sets an _____________ for
Sermon – October 1, 2017
Guest speaker, Tim Wagner
Sermon – September 24, 2017
Guest speaker, David Partridge
Sermon – September 17, 2017: “Faithful Sharing”
Luke 9:1-6 Luke’s reason for recording Faith is a major theme in this section of his Gospel (chap 8-9). The disciples are given the opportunity to put their own faith into practice through a short-term training mission. What’s so important
Sermon – September 10, 2017: “Faith vs. Fear”
Luke 8:40-56 Parallel accounts • Matthew 9:18-26 • Mark 5:21-43 • Luke 8:40-56 Harmonizing the accounts • Mark and Luke place the event directly after the expelling of the demon horde Legion. • Event most likely takes place in Capernaum.
Sermon – August 27, 2017: “Great Victory, Great Testimony”
Great Victory, Great Testimony (But you have to understand the Enemy) Luke 8:26-39 Parallel accounts Matthew 8:28-34 Mark 5:1-20 Luke 8:26-39 All place this event after Jesus calms the storm and all agree on major details except… Where there is
Sermon – August 20, 2017: “Obedient Belief Leads to Faith Exercise”
Obedient Belief Leads to Faith Exercise Luke 8:22-25 Parallel accounts Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25 Where they seem to disagree Matthew seems to place the event earlier in Jesus’s ministry. Luke is ambiguous as to the time of the
Sermon – August 13, 2017: “God’s Family”
God’s Family Luke 8:19-21 Parallel accounts Matthew 12:46-50 Mark 3:31-35 (and possibly 3:20-21) Luke 8:19-21 (and possibly 11:27-28) Where they agree • Event is in proximity to the parables of the sower and lamp. • The event seems to have
Sermon – August 6, 2017
Sermon – July 30, 2017: “The Right Attitude Needed for Transformation, Pt. 2”
Luke 7:38-8:3 Gospel stories: Anointing of Jesus Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 Luke 7:36-50 John 12:1-8 Where Matthew, Mark and John agree Just before the Passover/crucifixion. Home in Bethany (1/2 mi from Jerusalem). The perfume used was expensive. Woman criticized for
Sermon – July 23, 2017: “Developing Right Attitude for Transformation”
Luke 7:18-35 Exegete 1. It was most likely John’s disciples, and not John himself, that struggled with reconciling Jesus’ messianic ministry with commonly held traditions and ideas about the Messiah. 2. Jewish Tradition Concerning Messiah (currently held by many Jews)
Sermon – July 16, 2017: “Much Needed Compassion”
Much Needed Compassion Luke 7:11-17 The Compassion of Jesus Mirrored the Father’s compassion. Motivated Jesus to do everything he did. Motivated Jesus to act even though the act was not deserved. Motivated Jesus to act selflessly. Motivated Jesus to always
Sermon – July 9, 2017: “Astounding Faith”
An Astounding Faith Luke 7:1-10 Review Author – Luke the Physician Audience – Theophilus, Gentile convert Reason for writing – for certainty that what has been taught is true. Theme – Salvation is for everyone. What has happened so
Sermon – July 2, 2017: “Pray”
The Commands of Jesus Pray Key Hebrew and Greek words for prayer Hebrew Tephillah – intercession, deprecation; entreaty, supplication. Root is palal – to pronounce judgment. Implication – to judge something so important and beyond our power that we need
Sermon – June 25, 2017: “Confront Sin”
The Commands of Jesus Confront Sin Matthew 18:15-20 It’s all about the love Jesus expects us to love one another as he has loved us. (John 13:34) Jesus expects us to give and do what is best and right for
Sermon – June 18, 2017: “Commands of Love”
Commands of Love Matthew 5:21-48 What’s love? Hebrew word The Hebrew word for love is ahava. The root words of ahava are a and hav. A means “I” and hav means “to give”. So ahav, the word loved, literally means
Sermon – June 11, 2017: “Be Great by Loving”
The Commands of Jesus “Let the greatest…” “Love one another…” Luke22:24-27 and John 13:34 (15:12) Greatness Jesus spoke about greatness on several occasions. Mark 9:33-35 (Luke 9:46-48) Matthew 18:1-4 Matthew 20:20-28 Matthew 23:1-11 “Benefactors” Benefactors see themselves benefiting society through