“ARE YOU REALLY THE CHRIST?” LUKE 7:18-23 I. Introduction Are you a Christian? If you have come to know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you will instantly say, “Yes, I am!” Do you believe everything Jesus has said about Himself in the Scriptures? Again you say, “Yes.” Right now, at this moment, are […]
“I SAY TO YOU, ARISE!” LUKE 7:11-17 I. Introduction “What is truth?” It was Pilate who asked that question of Jesus on the night before the crucifixion. I suspect it was asked in a rather mocking tone. When Jesus was betrayed and arrested He was taken first to Annas. Annas was no longer the high […]
“AMAZING FAITH” LUKE 7:1-10 I. Introduction One of the books the Wednesday night men’s group has been working through this year is “Holiness” by J. C. Ryle. It was originally recommended to me by Darrell Bendorf, pastor of Harvard Bible Church. Darrell has been one of my spiritual mentors so I was pleased to follow […]
“THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN – TWO PARABLES” LUKE 6:39-49 I. Introduction God’s Word warns us about many things, but few if any of God’s warnings are as pointed and, quite frankly, as frightening, as the one Jeff read to open the service this morning. Please open your Bibles to Paul’s letter to the churches […]
“THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN – KINGDOM LOVE” LUKE 6:27-38 I. Introduction Ginny and I recently heard that an old acquaintance of ours, in referring to her church, had said something to this affect: “We don’t get involved in all of that. We just talk about the love of Jesus.” “All of that” was the […]
THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN – THE BEATITUDES” LUKE 6:17-26 I. Introduction I think you’ve all heard of the Sermon on the Mount. The Gospel of Matthew uses three full chapters (5-7) to record all that Jesus has to say in that famous sermon. It begins with the Beatitudes. You know – “Blessed are the […]
“YOU DID NOT CHOOSE ME…” LUKE 6:14-16 I. Introduction Men and women are fallible. But that fact doesn’t keep us from demanding our right to make choices about everything we think pertains to our happiness and well-being. So if and when someone else makes a choice for us, we tend to rebel. We don’t like […]
“FROM DISCIPLES TO APOSTLES” LUKE 6:12-16 I. Introduction Have you ever made an important decision without first asking for God’s guidance and direction in prayer? I suspect your answer would be, “Well yes, at one time or another I have done that very thing.” Have any of those decisions turned out badly? How many of […]
“SERVING GOD SEVEN DAYS A WEEK” LUKE 6:1-11 I. Introduction Do you keep the Sabbath? If you do keep the Sabbath, why do you keep it? If you don’t keep the Sabbath, why don’t you keep it? You’re not completely sure? Let’s take it a step further. Do you know what the Sabbath day is […]
“THE LAW AND GRACE” LUKE 5:33-39 I. Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is unique. It is unique because no man-made philosophy can be compared with it. It is unique because no man-made religion can be blended with it. It is unique because it leaves no room for compromise. It is unique because it will […]