“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 […]
“INVESTING FOR ETERNITY” LUKE 16:1-13 I. Introduction Has anyone here ever done the right thing for the wrong reason? Sure you have, and so have I. What is your motivation for doing the right thing? Or maybe, more to the point, why does anyone do the right thing in the first place? Consider the unbeliever. […]
“LOST AND FOUND” LUKE 15:11-32 I. Introduction It has been said that a parable is single story with a double meaning. That’s a pretty good description of Jesus’ parables. First, they had a literal meaning, that is, a plain meaning that was immediately obvious to anyone who had experience with the subject matter. But beyond […]
“JOY IN HEAVEN” LUKE 15:1-10 I. Introduction Inexpressible joy! Such is the joy that comes with knowing Jesus Christ. We’re going to learn a lot about inexpressible joy as we delve into three of our Lord’s parables – the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost child. These parables are about seeking. But they’re […]
“LORDSHIP REVEALED” HEBREWS 1:1-12 I. Introduction The Lord Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. He is fully God and fully man. That is the single most basic and important truth in Christianity and every true Christian believes it. Beyond that, Jesus is the creator of all things, the sustainer of all things, […]
“I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE…” JOHN 6:35 I. Introduction Wouldn’t you just love to have a time machine? Can you imagine it? You could just climb in, sit down, strap in, adjust the dials, push the button, and voila! When we were children it was really easy to pretend and fantasize about such things, […]
“THE LORDSHIP CONTROVERSY – PART 2” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction Ask yourself this: If the Lord Jesus Christ is so committed to you that He willingly died for you, is it unreasonable for the Lord to expect you to follow Him, be His disciple, and live for Him? I closed with those words last Sunday […]
“THE LORDSHIP CONTROVERSY – PART 1” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction It’s good to know what you believe. But it’s better to know why you believe it. And it’s better still to be ready, willing, and able to pass that belief onto others. The founders of this church were committed to belief in Jesus Christ. That […]
“CALLED TO COUNT THE COST” LUKE 14:25-35 I. Introduction “Look at these crowds following Jesus! Do you think someone should tell them what it will mean to follow Jesus? Do you think someone should tell them what it will cost to fol-low Jesus?” All right, He will. Here’s a paraphrase of Jesus’ evangelistic message in […]