In Luke chapter 7, from verse 18 to 35, we read of an encounter between Jesus and John the Baptist’s disciples. We are surprised that John the Baptist himself, although the greatest prophet, had doubts about how Jesus’ ministry was being worked out. Similarly, we should question whether our expectations of the Lord in ourContinue reading “2024-06-30 Sermon – John’s Doubt”
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2024-06-23 Sermon – The Widow’s Son
Join us this week as we look at the account of Jesus raising a widow’s son from the dead. From this passage, we learn that God’s heart goes out to us in our suffering, and that He has come to help His people.
2024-06-09 Sermon – Judge Not
In Luke chapter 6, Jesus teaches us not to judge or condemn. These activities belong to God, who is able to judge impartially. Only God can bring true justice and grace into these situations. But what about the times we are called on to discern right from wrong in our daily lives as believers? JesusContinue reading “2024-06-09 Sermon – Judge Not”
2024-06-02 Sermon – Love your Enemies
Many of Jesus’ command are so challenging that they seem impossible to follow fully. Love your enemies is one such command. How are we to love our enemies? Where do you even start? Pastor Laurie outlines an approach to tackle this very difficult command in our lives.
2024-05-26 Sermon – Blessings and Woes
Luke’s version of the Beatitudes includes both blessings and woes. This week we explore what Jesus meant with this incredible teaching and how we can apply it to our lives.
2024-05-19 Sermon – Lord of the Sabbath
In Luke chapter 6, Jesus is accused of breaking the Sabbath. He responds by claiming that He is the Lord of the Sabbath. Doing good to God and to your neighbour is more important than obeying man-made rules for the sake of appearances. Jesus challenges us to spent time with Him and learn from HimContinue reading “2024-05-19 Sermon – Lord of the Sabbath”
2024-05-12 Sermon – New Wine
The calling of Levi, the Pharisees’ question about fasting and Jesus’ parable on patching an old garment with new cloth, or pouring new wine into old wineskins. This week we look at the final portion of Luke chapter 5 and we discover that Jesus wants us to be like new wineskins, able to hold theContinue reading “2024-05-12 Sermon – New Wine”
2024-05-05 Sermon – Healing
This week we continue our sermon series in Luke looking at Jesus bringing healing to the leper and the paralysed man. What we noticed is that there is far more going on then physical healing.
2024-04-21 Sermon – Peter’s Call
Join us this week as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. This week we look at the calling of Peter in Luke chapter 5:1-11. Peter’s willingness to obey Jesus’s unusual command to cast his nets in daytime, as well as his humility in acknowledging that he is a sinful man are lessonsContinue reading “2024-04-21 Sermon – Peter’s Call”
2024-04-14 Sermon – Jesus in Capernaum
Join us as we continue our sermon series in the gospel of Luke. This week we focus on Luke chapter 4, verses 31 to 44. In this passage we read how Jesus drives out impure spirits and performs many miracles.
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