This week we focus on Jesus’ teaching to be constantly watchful. Watchful so that we might be found to be faithful at His coming. We also learn that we need to discern the times and stand strong in the face of persecution.
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2024-11-03 Sermon – Dangers of Greed
In Luke chapter 12, Jesus tells the Parable of the Rich Fool to warn us against the dangers of greed. We see that greed is something we are all vulnerable to, regardless of whether we are rich or poor. God wants us to bless others with the surplus of what He has blessed us with.Continue reading “2024-11-03 Sermon – Dangers of Greed”
2024-10-27 Sermon – Dangers of Hypocrisy
In Luke chapter 12, Jesus warns his disciples against the dangers of hypocrisy. He tells us to fear God rather than man, because God has the authority to cast the soul into hell where man can simply harm or kill the body and beyond that do no more.
2024-10-20 Sermon – Building the Light
Jesus teaches us in Luke chapter 11, from verse 33, that we should have light within ourselves. But how do we go about building this light? Join us as we look at positive ways to build up this light in our souls. We also look at the negative examples in the remainder of chapter 11.Continue reading “2024-10-20 Sermon – Building the Light”
2024-10-09 Sermon – Shameless Audacity
Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. This was fortunate for us, because the answer to this question is what we now refer to as the “Our Father”. This prayer has been a solace and comfort to Christians around the world for thousands of years, and has been prayed faithfully worldwide in aContinue reading “2024-10-09 Sermon – Shameless Audacity”
2024-09-29 Sermon – A Mary Moment
The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds us that God’s mission in our lives may be unexpected and challenging. It might not correspond with what we would like to do. A Mary Moment is when we take time to pause from our own bustling activity to sit quietly at the feet of Jesus. In thisContinue reading “2024-09-29 Sermon – A Mary Moment”
2024-09-22 Sermon – Whose Mission Is It?
This week we look at Luke chapter 10; The sending of the seventy-two. As we look at this passage we should not lose sight of the fact that it is not our mission, but God’s mission we are tasked to participate in. It is therefore important to understand God’s objectives and where He has calledContinue reading “2024-09-22 Sermon – Whose Mission Is It?”
2024-09-15 Sermon – Dealing with Rejection
Join us for the last sermon on Luke chapter 9. Luke is moving his narrative into a different phase of Jesus’ ministry where He sets His face towards Jerusalem. As we read these final passages in Luke 9, we learn how Jesus coped with rejection. We also learn that in order to follow Jesus, weContinue reading “2024-09-15 Sermon – Dealing with Rejection”
2024-09-08 Sermon – Secret to Successful Discipleship
Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. Two weeks ago we looked at the transfiguration of Crist in Luke chapter 9. Now we look at the events immediately following the transfiguration. We examine the multiple failures of the disciples and seek to learn lessons from them so we do notContinue reading “2024-09-08 Sermon – Secret to Successful Discipleship”
2024-09-01 Sermon – The Prodigal Father
In Luke 15 we encounter the Parable of the Prodigal Son. But the word “prodigal”, while it means “wasteful” and “improvident”, can also mean “generous” and “lavish”. This Parable also teaches us about the generous and lavish love our Heavenly Father bestows on us when we come home to Him.
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