Mar 11, 2012
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Mar 4, 2012
We continued to work through the “Sermon on the Level” today, from Luke 6:27-36, covering one of the most challenging commands Jesus ever gave: the call to love our enemies. Have you ever considered the weight of this command? In this sermon, we consider what kind of love Jesus is talking about, for that helps us know the extent of this...
Feb 26, 2012
In Luke 6:12-26, ,we learn about the call of the apostles followed by Luke’s version of the famous Beatitudes. In this section of Scripture, we see the diversity and the humility of those called to serve Jesus, the training regiment that Jesus gave them, and finally, their charge, their call to service. With the exception of Judas Iscariot, these...
Feb 19, 2012
In our text today, Luke 6:1-11, we find two more conflicts with the Pharisees, this time over what is lawful to do on the Sabbath. And, like in Jesus’ day, the issues of the Sabbath are still conflicting, they oftentimes end in confrontation. Many can be very Pharisaical in their view of the Lord’s Day, adding extra-biblical constraints and...
Feb 7, 2012
Brothers, I am writing to you, men and young men, with great sadness, and with great concern. This morning, after I did my review of various Facebook statuses for the folks I follow, I noted a pastor’s status that portrayed an immoral scene and included a suggestive link “for more details.” Now, I recognized that this was a Facebook virus that had...
Feb 5, 2012
One of the great challenges that God sets before us is the call to be joyful. Expressions of joy can easily elude the Christian, especially when we try to hold on to the darkness of our sin or when we trust in our own exrta-biblical rules and regulations. In such times, we may trust in our self-righteousness, but this will never give us fullness of joy....
Jan 29, 2012
As we come to the middle of Luke chapter 5, we find a story of great compassion, and of troubling confrontation. Jesus expresses incredible power as He cleanses a leper and heals a paralytic. We see faith expressed by a group of friends who bring one beleaguered to Jesus, and are challenged to consider how often we invite friends to Jesus. And we...
Jan 22, 2012
As we come into chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke, we come to meet a man named Simon Peter. Headstrong, confident, capable – and also impetuous. He is a man who knows Jesus, who has seen Jesus help others. But he doesn’t see his need for the Savior, that is, until Jesus shows him the incredible power of God. When that happens, everything changes...
Jan 15, 2012
What a contrast a week makes! Last week, we noted the reaction of the Nazarenes to the preaching of Jesus. Theirs was hostility and anger. This week, we see how Jesus goes to Capernaum and preaches. The response of the citizens on this seaside town is completely different. They are amazed! They are astounded! And they are excited about the ministry of...