Luke 4:38-44 – A Kingdom Come and Coming!
Pastor Michael Rattin explores Jesus’ desire to heal physically, but much more importantly to bring healing through the preaching of the good news of God’s Kingdom. The text is from Luke 4:38-44.
Category Archives: Messages
Stirring Up Your Affections for Christ – Revelation 2:1-7
Paul Strout considers the life of the Christian whose actions are no longer governed by affection for Christ, but by duty. The text is from Revelation 2:1-7.
Luke 4:31-37 – The Authority of the Christ the Holy One of God
Pastor Michael Rattin explores the text of Luke 4:31-37 where Jesus authority is on display in his teaching and in his power to command even the demons.
Luke 4:14-30 – They Love Me – They Love Me Not! The very short Journey from Celebrity to Villain in the life of Jesus
Jesus is at first welcomed and celebrated at his home town of Nazareth, where he reveals his mission from the prophetic words of Isaiah 61:1-2 and 58:6, only for that welcome to turn to rage and hate culminating in an attempt on his life. The text is from Luke 4:14-30.
Luke 4:1-14 – Jesus vs Satan – Wilderness Confrontation
Jesus enters as our example and our champion. This is Jesus’ first encounter and He must defeat this foe. He will show by example the importance of the Spirit and the Word in fighting temptations. The text is from Luke 4:1-14.
Luke 3:21-38 – A Unique Endorsement
Luke presents a powerful display of the Trinity united together at the inauguration of Jesus’ ministry as Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist and affirmed by the His Father in heaven. The text is from Luke 3:21-38, focusing on verses 21 and 22.
Luke 3:15-20 – Misdirected Expectations/Christological Exaltations
Pastor Michael Rattin examines John the Baptist’s contrast between him and Christ, culminating in a Gospel proclamation and sin intervention. The text is from Luke 3:15-20.
Luke 3:1-14 – The Fruits of Repentance
Elder Matt Brown considers the fruits of repentance that John the Baptist spoke of in Luke 3:1-14. Outline: The Word of God breaks in on the turmoil of man The Word of God breaks in on religious self-satisfaction The Word of God breaks in on worldly self-satisfaction The Word of God produces good fruit in
Luke 2:39-52 – Missing Child / Obedient Son
Mary and Jesus are in a seeming conflict as Jesus goes missing, staying behind following the Passover celebration to visit His Father’s house and listen and ask questions of the leaders in the temple. The text is from Luke 2:39-52.
Luke 2:36-40 – Presenting Jesus: Part 2 Life of Anna in Three Verses
Pastor Michael Rattin considers the way in which only three verses paints a portrait of an amazing woman of faith and faithfulness, giving thanks for God’s work through his Messiah.