Luke 13:18-21 – A Modest Beginning, a Kingdom Advancing
“What is the kingdom of God like?” Jesus answers this question, revealing the kingdom to be both “here” and “not yet”, in Luke 13:18-21.
Category Archives: Messages
Luke 13:10-19 – Sabbath Praise and Sabbath Hypocrisy
Too often, our belief can be just “business as usual”. Jesus refuses to let a synagogue ruler continue “business as usual”, and in doing so points out our own hypocrisy. The text is from Luke 13:10-19.
Luke 13:1-9 – Repent or Perish: Part 2 – A Fruitless Tree
Jesus illustrates the importance of repentance with a parable: if a tree produces no fruit, it will be cut down. The text is from Luke 13:1-9.
Luke 13:1-9 – Repent or Perish
Rather than looking down on those who have gone through hard times and concluding that we must be better than them, our response should be to repent of our many sins. Jesus makes this clear in Luke 13:1-9.
Philippians 2:12-13 – The Gospel – How We Live
What does it mean to “work out your own salvation”, when it is God who works in us? Paul Strout explores the teaching of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:12-13.
Luke 12:49-59 – The Gospel of the Kingdom is a Fire that Divides
Jesus’ ministry – and his revelation of the truth – were not popular, and would bring division rather than unity. Jesus himself makes this clear in Luke 12:49-59.
Matthew 5:6 – Ultimate Satisfaction
A hunger and thirst for food and water can be satisfied for a time, but those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed with ultimate satisfaction. Elder Matt Brown preaches from Matthew 5:6.
Luke 12:35-48 – Ready or Not, the Master Returns
Jesus is coming back. Are you ready? This is the challenge that Jesus gives in Luke 12:35-48.
Luke 12:22-34 – Little Faith and an Anxious Heart
Following his parable about the rich farmer whose wealth was misplaced, Jesus warns his followers not to be anxious about things on earth, but to lay up treasure in heaven. The text is from Luke 12:22-34.
Luke 12:13-21 – Are You Rich Toward God?
This world only recognizes one type of wealth, but earthly riches are useless in the kingdom of God. Are you rich toward God? Pastor Michael Rattin preaches from Luke 12:13-21.