“HOW CAN ANYONE BE SAVED?” LUKE 18:18-30 I. Introduction “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? For what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Jesus asks those questions in Mark 8:36-37. We know the answer to the first question – “It profits him […]
“CHILDLIKE FAITH” LUKE 18:15-17 I. Introduction I have three questions for every Christian parent here this morning. Is there anything of greater importance to you, as a Christian parent, than the salvation of your children? Is there anything for which you, as a Christian parent, pray more fervently than your children coming to saving faith? […]
“PRIDEFUL OR PENITENT PRAYER” LUKE 18:9-14 I. Introduction “Of course, I’m going to heaven. I’m a nice guy.” In 1974 Merton Strommen wrote a book entitled, “The Five Cries of Youth.” In it Strommen published the results of his research into how young people felt about things like loneliness, family trouble, happiness, and God. He […]
“PERSISTENT PRAYER” LUKE 18:1-8 I. Introduction The Doctrine of the Sovereignty of God is one of the central biblical principles upon which this church stands. God’s absolute sovereignty over His creation and everything and every-one in it guides, directs, and defines our understanding of every other Christian doctrine. When we talk about how God’s sovereignty […]
“THE VISIBLE KINGDOM WILL COME” LUKE 17:22-37 I. Introduction I have a question for every Christian here this morning: What is the purpose of the salvation God has given you? Is it so you can be fulfilled and live a happy and productive life? The answer is a resounding, “No!” But today, if you listen […]
“THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM HAS COME” LUKE 17:20-21 I. Introduction The last time Americans lived in a kingdom, or at least under the rule of a king, it didn’t go real well. On July 4, 1776, we declared our independence from King George III of England and ended up fighting a war to free ourselves from […]
“HUMILITY GIVES THANKS” LUKE 17:11-19 I. Introduction I have a question for you this morning. Do you think that genuine sincere gratitude, thanks-giving, and praise overflow from the heart of a man or woman who is filled with personal pride? You don’t? Why not? Could it be that such a one just naturally assumes that […]
“HUMILITY FORGIVES AND HUMILITY SERVES” LUKE 17:1-10 I. Introduction God is love! 1 John 4:8 says so. Let’s look at it in its context… *1 John 4:7-10 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 The one who does […]
“A GLIMPSE BEHIND THE VEIL” LUKE 16:19-31 I. Introduction Some of us here are old enough to remember when it was quite fashionable for a well-dressed woman to wear a veil. Now I’m not talking about the kind of veils that some Muslim women are often required to wear. I’m talking about “fashionable” veils that […]
“THEY WORSHIP ME IN VAIN” LUKE 16:14-18 I. Introduction This morning’s passage presents us with a challenge. At first glance it seems as if it is out of place here in Luke 16. Then when we take a closer look, it almost appears that these five verses don’t even connect with each other. It’s as […]