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Revelation 2:8-11 "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 2"

A. Christ emphasizes His resurrection (8)      1. He is the Eternal One      2. He is the Living One B. Christ encourages them in their opposition (9-10a)      1. Their lowly position      2. Their disparaged profession      3. Their upcoming persecution C. Christ exhorts them in their dedication (10b-11)      1. Maintain their regular fidelity      2. Receive their rewarded victory      3. Enjoy the redeemed eternity

Revelation 2:1-7, "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 1"

Revelation 2:1-7, "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 1' A. Regarded for their loyal perseverance (1-3)      1. Diligent in their service      2. Dutiful in their obedience      3. Dedicated in their beliefs B. Rebuked for their lost passion (4-6)      1. Abandoned their previous love      2. Accept their proper lament      3. Abhor the promiscuous living C. Rewarded if they lastingly prevail (7)      1. Ubiquitous appeal      2. Unyielding allegiance      3. Unfettered access 

Luke 15:1-32 "Finding What was Lost, Part 2"

Luke 15:1-32 "Finding What was Lost, Part 2" D. The Compassionate Love of God      1. The younger brother's rebellion      2. The younger brother's repentance      3. The father's rejoicing      4. The older brother's resentment

Luke 15:1-32 "Finding What was Lost, Part 1"

Luke 15:1-32 "Finding What was Lost, Part 1" (1-10) A. The criticized love of God (1-2)      1. The sinful were accepted      2. The self-righteous were rejected B. The covenant love of God (3-7)      1. Searching thoroughly      2. Caring tenderly      3. Rejoicing triumphantly C. The copious love of God (8-10)      1. Illuminating completely      2. Seeking carefully      3. Celebrating cheerfully

Luke 14:25-35 "The Cost of Discipleship"

Luke 14:25-35 The Cost of Discipleship A. Carry your cross (25-27)      1. Unequaled love for God      2. Crucified life for God B. Count the cost (28-33)      1. Funding the building      2. Fighting the battle      3. Forsaking the barriers C. Consider the loss (34-35)      1. Corrupted witness      2. Confirmed apostasy 

Luke 14:15-24 The Great Banquet

Luke 14:15-24 The Great Banquet A. The Prepared Feast (15-17)      1. An exclusive reservation      2. An existing invitation B. The Preposterous Excuses (18-20)      1. Care of the world      2. Deceitfulness of riches      3. Pleasures of this life C. The Pressing Call (21-24)      1. The weak Jews      2. The wayward Gentiles      3. The winsome call

Luke 14:1-14 The Heart of Jesus

Luke 14:1-14 - The Heart of Jesus 1. A heart of charity (1-6)      A. Restoration      B. Indictment      C. Lesson 2. A heart of humility (7-11)      A. Observation      B. Indictment      C. Lesson 3. A heart of genorosity (12-14)      A. Instruction      B. Indictment      C. Lesson

Luke 13:22-35 The Narrow Door

A. A deluded question (22-23)      1. False sense of security      2. Forfeited spiritual opportunity B. A difficult answer (24-30)      1. The way to salvation is defined      2. The time for salvation is fixed      3. The rewards of salvation are reserved C. A distressing situation (31-35)      1. Herod's false warning      2. Jesus' firm ministry      3. Jerusalem's forsaken heritage

Luke 13:1-21 The Kingdom of Man and the Kingdom of God

1. Jesus reproves the people (1-9)      A. The terror of man      B. The tragedy of nature      C. The time to repent is short  2. Jesus releases a daughter of Abraham (10-17)      A. The physical healing      B. The Pharisee's reaction      C. The people's rejoicing 3. Jesus reveals an aspect of the kingdom of God (18-21)     The kingdom of God is not:      A. Limited in size      B. Limited in scope      C. Limited in strength

Advent Week 4 - The Promised Messiah: Jeremiah and the New Covenant

Jeremiah and the New Covenant 1. The New Covenant 2. The Old Covenant 3. The Forgiveness of Sins

Advent Week 2 - The Promised Messiah: Abraham and Moses

1. Review 2. Abraham 3. Moses

Advent Week 3 - The Promised Messiah: King David and the Prophesies

1. Review 2. 2 Samuel 7:11b-16 3. Psalm 89:1-4 4. Isaiah 9:6-7

Advent Week 1 - The Promised Messiah: Adam and Noah

The Promised Messiah: Adam and Noah 1. The Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace 2. Adam (Genesis 3:15) 3. Noah (Genesis 6:17-18)

Luke 12:35-59 What to Expect When You're Expecting, Part 2

Luke 12:35-50 What to Expect When You're Expecting, Part 2 V 49-59 1. Fire and baptism (49-50) 2. Divided by allegiance (51-53) 3. Interpreting the times (54-56) 4. The conclusion of the matter (57-59)

Luke 12:35-59 What to Expect When You're Expecting, Part 1

Luke 12:35-59 "What to Expect When You're Expecting, Part 1" v 35-48 1. Don't let your light go out (13-40) 2. Don't stop waiting (41-46) 3. Don't be "that servant" (47-48)

Luke 12:13-34 Some warnings to the disciples

Luke 13:13-34 "Some warnings to the disciples" 1. The danger of greed (13-21) 2. The distraction of worry (22-31) 3. The deception of fear (32-34)

Luke 12:1-12 Some words to the disciples

Luke 12:1-12 Some words to the disciples 1. Be genuine (1-3) 2. Be encouraged (4-7) 3. Be bold (8-12)

Luke 11:37-54 Six Woes

Luke 11:27-36 Here's your sign, the sign of Jonah

Part two of a two part message.

Homecoming 2019

Luke 11:14-28 The Kingdom of God has Come

Part one of a two part message

Luke 11:1-13 When You Pray, Part 3

Luke 11:1-13 When You Pray, Part 2

Luke 11:1-13 "When You Pray, Part 1"

Luke 10:25-42 "A Lesson on Love"

Luke 10:17-24 "The Return of the Seventy-Two"

Luke 10:1-16 "Sending out the Seventy-Two"

1 Corinthians 11:23-29 "The Lord's Supper"

This sermon was preached on 18 August, 2019 at the observation of the Eucharist/the Lord's Supper.

Luke 9:18-27 "The Great Confession"

Originally preached on 21 July, 2019

Luke 9:1-9 "Authority Shared"

Originally preached on 30 June, 2019.

Luke 9:49-62 Partnering for the Gospel

Originally preached on 11 August, 2019