Luke 15:11-32 – The Prodigal
Who is truly the prodigal son? The one who rejects, but returns, or the one who cannot accept? Pastor Michael Rattin explores the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32.
Category Archives: Messages
Luke 15:1-10 – When All Heaven Rejoices!
When the Pharisees grumble about the company Jesus keeps, he tells two parables that make it clear what his real priority is. The text is from Luke 15:1-10.
Luke 14:1-14 – Invitation to Dinner with the Son of God
When a Pharisee invited Jesus for a meal on the Sabbath, he surely did not expect Jesus’ harsh words to take the lowest place and give to those who cannot repay. The text is from Luke 14:1-24.
Josiah Dangers – New Hope Uganda
For Sunday School on November 5th, Josiah Dangers from New Hope Uganda introduced the ministry of NHU.
Romans 1:15-18 – Reformation Today
On Reformation Sunday, Elder Matt Brown asks the question, why do we still remember it 500 years later? The answer is that the principles and doctrines put forth by the reformers are still important and relevant – and often in dispute – even today. The text is from Romans 1:15-18.
Romans 12:1-2 – A Living Sacrifice
Missionary to Uganda Joshua Rattin considers what it means to be a living sacrifice – how do we live by faith, and not by works, in light of what God has done for us? The text is from Romans 12:1-2.
Luke 13:31-35 – Jesus’ Courage and Compassion
In the face of death threats from a powerful earthly king, Jesus refuses to abandon his mission, showing instead his care for his people. The text is from Luke 13:31-35.
Luke 13:22-30 – Strive to Enter the Narrow Door
Jesus once again redirects His answer to a question of “How few will enter the kingdom” to a far more critical and personal calling “you strive to enter the Kingdom”. The text is from Luke 13:22-30.
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.
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.