“A MISSION AND A MESSAGE” LUKE 9:1-9 I. Introduction How long will the Church of Jesus Christ remain on this earth? It will remain until the last person whom God, in His sovereign will, has chosen to receive Christ, does so. At that point the Church of Jesus Christ will be complete. Jesus’ bride, the […]
“THE POWER OF FAITH” LUKE 8:40-56 I. Introduction How often have you asked God to do something really important for you? How often has He done it? Have there been occasions when He has done what you wanted, but not in the manner you envisioned it, or within the timeframe you had hoped? Do you […]
“THE LORD AND THE LEGION’ LUKE 8:26-39 I. Introduction It was G. K. Chesterton who said that if people refuse to believe in God they will not believe in nothing – they will believe in anything. He was right! Most of our modern culture has long since rejected any real belief in the one true […]
“CALM IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM” LUKE 8:22-25 I. Introduction The two questions that every human being must eventually answer are, “What is the Bible,” and, “Who is Jesus Christ?” I know that’s “Christianity 101,” but it’s where we need to start this morning so that we may be better able to relate to […]
“LISTENING TO GOD” LUKE 8:16-21 I. Introduction “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Jesus said that! Not only that, in the Book of Revelation, He said it seven times. Seven is a significant number in Scripture. In Revelation alone it is used no less than fifty-five […]
“THE SOWER, THE SEED, AND THE SOIL” LUKE 8:4-15 I. Introduction Why do so many people who hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ reject it? Have you ever wondered about that? We know what John 3:16 says and we believe it. But if God so loves the world, and if He gave His only Son […]
“WOMEN IN MINISTRY” LUKE 8:1-3 I. Introduction This morning’s text is short; only three verses, but from them spring up issues that seem to provide no end of controversy within the Church of Jesus Christ today. These issues are sometimes defined and driven by emotions. They are sometimes defined and driven by traditions. But we […]
“SAVING FAITH AND SINS FORGIVEN” LUKE 7:36-50 I. Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives. Each one of you who has come to Christ, repented of your sin, and put your faith in Him, is living proof of a changed life. Each one of you who has come to Christ has been instantly justified […]
“RELIGIOUS SPOILED BRATS” LUKE 7:31-35 I. Introduction The sermon title in your bulletin may need some clarification. “Religious spoiled brats!” That’s “brăt,” not “brät.” This morning’s sermon will not be about a church picnic where some of Wisconsin’s favorite sausages have gone bad. The dictionary defines “bräts” as, “…highly seasoned, fresh sausage of veal and […]
“A GREAT MAN – A GREATER MESSAGE” LUKE 7:24-30 I. Introduction If I were to place three pitchers of crystal-clear pure water on the table, then add two drops of industrial waste to one, a quarter ounce of raw sewage to another, and just a few grains of rat poison to the third, there would […]