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.
Category Archives: Messages
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
The Promise of a Messiah
Paul Strout examines how even from the beginning, God was revealing a plan to bring forth a saving Messiah and King.
Luke 9:1-9 – Discipleship Practicum
Luke 9:1-9 marks a turning point in Luke, where Jesus, having been teaching and displaying his works to his disciples, then gives them power to heal and cast out demons and sends them out to expand his work. However, as Matt Brown points out, the ultimate work of glorifying God is Christ’s ultimate purpose, and it
Luke 8:40-56 – Waiting on Jesus
The importance of faith is emphasized again as two people require Jesus’ healing. The text is from Luke 8:40-56.
Luke 8:26-39 – One Against a Multitude
Jesus’ power is once again on display as he takes on a legion of demons. The text is from Luke 8:26-39.
Luke 8:22-25 – Boat Ride With God
Fear, power, and a lack of faith are revealed as Christ rebukes a storm, and it obeys. The text is from Luke 8:22-25.
Luke 8:16-21 – Blessed are the Hearers
Pastor Michael Rattin considers the importance Jesus places on being hearers of God’s word. The text is from Luke 8:16-21.
Luke 8:1-15 – Good News of the Kingdom + Good Soil = Abundant Fruit
Pastor Michael Rattin examines the parable of the sower in Luke 8:1-15.
Luke 7:18-35 – When the Big Man Struggles
John the Baptist struggles with doubt as Jesus’ agenda doesn’t always coincide with our own expectations. The text is from Luke 7:18-35.