Luke 10:25-37 – The Pathway to Grace
Jesus refuses to make things easy for would-be followers of the law, and so gives a lesson on what love of neighbors really looks like. Luke 10:25-37.
Category Archives: Messages
Luke 10:17-24 – The Seventy Two Return, Report and Rejoice
While the “short-term missionaries” return overjoyed at what they were able to do, Jesus reminds them of the source and purpose of the abilities and good news that had been given them. Luke 10:17-24.
Luke 10:1-24 – Jesus Organizes a Short Term Mission
Jesus sends out 72 “short-term missionaries” to go before him an proclaim the kingdom. The text is from Luke 10:1-24.
Luke 9:57-62 – The Cost of Discipleship
Pastor Michael Rattin considers three men who fail to grasp the cost of following Jesus. The text is from Luke 9:57-62.
Luke 9:49-56 – Ministry in the Gospel of the Kingdom – Part 1 – Rejection
Ministry to all people includes being soundly rejected. Our response must be to always lift up the name of Christ even in the most trying of situations. Ministry is never about the disciple – but always about Christ and his Gospel.
Luke 9:43-48 – The Path to True Greatness
Pastor Michael Rattin shows the way in which Jesus reveals the disciples’ wrong perspective on greatness. The text is from Luke 9:43-48.
Luke 9:37-43 – Trouble in the Valley: With Jesus, All Things are Possible
Jesus, coming off a high point, is disappointed in his disciples’ lack of faith when they fail to cast out a demon. The text is from Luke 9:37-43.
Luke 9:28-36 – Eyewitnesses to His Majesty
In the context of taking up one’s cross and prayer, Jesus’ glory is revealed, his death is discussed, and his importance is highlighted by the Father in a mountaintop experience that would leave a lasting impression on the three disciples present. Luke 9:28-36 tells the story.
Luke 9:23-27 – Take Your Cross and Follow Me Part 2: Expectations of the Followers of Christ
Anyone who was following Jesus because they thought it would be all about loaves and fish needed to know that Jesus’ path was not an easy one, as He himself made clear in Luke 9:23-27.
Luke 9:18-27 – Confessing Christ and its Implications
Pastor Michael Rattin explores what it means for this Jesus to be the Messiah – both for Jesus’ agenda and the disciples’ agenda.