07 20 Luke 7.18-35 We all them at one time or another and in different degrees. I’m talking about doubts. When you read through Scripture we see that some of the great heroes of the faith had doubts. Sitting in prison John had time to think and his thoughts led to some doubts about the Messiah, so he sent some friends to ask. We learn some insightful help from this account on how to overcome when doubts assault us. Our message uses the acronym DOUBT to help us overcome them.
07 13 Luke 7.11-17 Young and old alike, death touches us all. Not only will we each someday succumb to the grip of death, in the meantime those around us who do leave us in the icy grip of grief. Our passage today shows us that Jesus has the power over death and the grave by raising the son of a widow. This act shows us that He also has power over spiritual death. Only He can give both physical and spiritual life. Those who witnessed this miracle gave God praise, but they failed to recognize Jesus for who He really is – God’s Son – God Himself. Our response is twofold. The first is to give God praise because He deserves it. The second is to accept His gift of life by believing in His Son for salvation. How have you responded?
07 06 Luke 7.1-10 What kind of faith do you have? The centurion had a faith that surpassed that of anyone in Israel. As a matter of fact, we are told that his faith amazed Jesus. So let’s ask the question again. What kind of faith do you have?
06 29 Luke 6.37-49 In what Jesus teaches, He challenges us with difficult commands. Don’t judge. Don’t condemn. Forgive. Give. Those are fundamental principles of the Christians life. But the most basic question to be asked is about the spiritual foundation we are building on. Is it solid or soft? Is it on Christ or the religious philosophies of the world? Time will tell which foundation you are built on.
06 22 Luke 6.27-36 The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had been a religion around tradition. Jesus came and taught about radical living. It was radical because He taught that we should love our enemies and then gave some examples of what radical living looked like. Radical living is different, but it begins in the heart. The heart changes comes from radical love that is divine. Who is your enemy? We may not think we have any enemies, but there may be some who would consider you an enemy. Can you love them as Jesus commands?
06 15 Luke 6.17-26 It’s important to note that Jesus came down to our level to teach and reach us. His words to the disciples are just as valid for us today as He teaches on the true meaning of happiness, happiness that is different from how the world portrays it.
Who’s Your Neighbor and what are you doing for him? (No sermon notes. Message preached by Mr. Randy Chamberlain)
06 01 Luke 6.12-16 If you had the choice Jesus is about to make in our text, what method would use? Some would just “role the dice.” Others may go with a gut feeling. You might seek counsel or just draw straws. Jesus was developing His own succession plan to prepare 12 men to carry on His ministry once He was gone. He began His selection process with prayer. A very unorthodox method when compared to today’s models of selection and development and the 12 He chose weren’t skilled in theological training or public speaking, yet they were the ones Jesus would invest His time and energy in. It goes to show that Jesus can take anyone who is willing and mold them into people who can turn the world upside down. Are we willing to be that person?
05 25 Luke 6.1-11 The religious leaders had enacted cumbersome rules around what was permissible on the Sabbath. I fear that the pendulum has swung too far the other way where anything is permissible and spending time with God has gotten squeezed out. Attending services is just another box to check off on an otherwise busy day packed full of errands and activities instead of using it as a day designed by God to bring rest both physically and spiritually. Let’s reconsider what the day is intended for. It will help us slow down a bit.
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05 18 Luke 5.33-39 There was more to the question asked of Jesus about fasting than meets the eye. Behind it was a question centered around legalism. Why don’t they? We can set up a system of rules to follow that are not founded in Scripture all the while making them appear spiritual if we don’t adhere to them. In this dialogue, Jesus helps free us from the notion of legalism, freedom that helps us enjoy life to the fullest all the worshipping Him in the process as we grow in Christ.