I. Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is an urgent message. It is urgent because the time is short. Each day draws us nearer to the Rapture when Jesus will return to take His church to hea-ven to be with Him. Two great promises in the NT confirm this. They are given exclu-sively to Jesus’ […]

I. Introduction The modern church is filled with people who seek fulfillment by participating in various religious rituals and activities. Some attend a church primarily for the temporal benefits that come with being connected to a local fellowship of believers. Others do so because it makes them feel good about themselves. Still others go to […]

I. Introduction “My god would never send anyone to hell.” I’m sure you’ve heard that, or something similar to that, said by one who was appalled at the thought that God would do such a thing. They say that since “God is love,” He would never do that. That’s the position held by most of […]

I. Introduction To be considered great in God’s sight you must humble yourself before Him. (repeat) That’s it. That’s this morning’s message. At least it’s the introduction and the conclu-sion of the message. But before we sing a hymn, before Ken prays, before we close with a chorus, and before I give the benediction, there […]

I. Introduction Have you ever had what might be called “a mountaintop experience” with God? He has done something wonderful in your life, and as a result, all doubt and fear flees and your faith just soars. All is right with the world and you’re convinced God can do anything. But we’re still in the […]

“A GLIMPSE OF GLORY” LUKE 9:27-36 I. Introduction Why are we here? Where did we come from? Where are we going? What is the purpose of our lives here on this earth? What is the meaning of life? These questions and others like them have plagued philosophers since there have been philosophers. The ancient Greeks […]

“CARRYING YOUR CROSS (PART 2)” LUKE 9:24-26 I. Introduction Does everyone here know what a paradox is? I can tell you one thing it isn’t. It isn’t two piers down at the lake. No, a paradox can be defined as something that seems unbelieva-ble, contradictory, or absurd but may in actuality be true. Here is […]

“CARRYING YOUR CROSS – PART 1” LUKE 9:23 I. Introduction There is an old fable that goes like this: A pig and a chicken are walking down the road. The chicken says, “I think we should open a restaurant!” The pig replies, “I like that idea. What should we call it?” The chicken responds, “Why […]

“WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” LUKE 9:18-22 I. Introduction Think back to when you were in high school or college. When you took your final exams at the end of a semester or school year, how many of those exams consisted of just one question? I can recall one or two instances when […]

“MY GOD – MY PROVIDER” LUKE 9:10-17 I. Introduction We often speak about the difference between one who believes in God and one who has saving faith in God. We do not do that for the purpose of splitting theological hairs. We do it because the difference between the two – believing in the historical […]