Category Archives: Messages

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.

Luke 9:10-17 – The Compassionate Provider: The Giver is the Gift

Pastor Michael Rattin considers how the feeding of the 5000 – the only miracle in all four gospels – was really a test of faith. The disciples’ faith was tested as to God’s provision, and the crowd’s faith was tested to see if they would see this miracle as being a sign of who Jesus

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