“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 […]

“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 […]