Sermon – May 27, 2018
Tag: Worship
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
Sermon – March 18, 2018: “The Rich Man & Lazarus”
Luke 16:19-31 Parallel Accounts No parallel accounts Context Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. In this section Jesus has been very critical of the Pharisees and once again uses a parable to convey the idea that they are not
Sermon – March 11, 2018: “Marriage & Divorce”
Luke 16:18 Parallel Accounts Mark 10:11-12 and Matthew 5:32 & 19:9 Context Jesus has just finished reinforcing the idea that the law is everlasting, and taking this account alongside of Matthew 5:17, he shows that he did not come to
Sermon – March 4, 2018: “The Christian and the Law”
Luke 16:16-17 Parallel Accounts Matthew 5:18 parallels Luke 16:17 Context Luke uses the journey to Jerusalem to present different teachings of Jesus just as Matthew used the Sermon on the Mount. Luke’s reason for recording The idea may have
Sermon – February 25, 2018
Sermon – February 18, 2018: “He Came to Find the Lost”
Luke 15 Parallel Accounts Matthew 18:10-14 is parallel to 15:1-7 The rest of chapter 15 is unique material to Luke. Context Luke is presenting this material in the context of Jesus traveling to Jerusalem. Jesus is criticized for eating with
Sermon – February 11, 2018
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Sermon – February 4, 2018: “The Cost of Following Jesus”
Luke 14 Luke’s reason for recording Luke shows Jesus continuing to expose and deal with Pharisaical hypocrisy. Luke repeatedly stresses the universal nature of salvation. Luke shows Jesus stressing the importance of responding quickly to his revelation. Parallel Accounts Verses
Sermon – January 28, 2018
Sermon – January 21, 2018: “Belief, Work or Both?”
Luke 13:22-30 Luke’s reason for recording What Jesus says here is a warning against trying to hold on to false beliefs and ideas. There is only one way to heaven and in order to get there a person must humble
Sermon – January 14, 2018