Belief Without Faith Doesn’t Work – Lk. 7:1-30
If you are a Christian, you've probably heard or read that portion of James that says "faith without works is dead." Well consider this: before you can get to the...
Keeping It Real With Parables – Lk. 6:39-49
In this sermon we are in the midst of discussing, Jesus has already covered a number of topics. We read a condensed version of the beatitudes in vs. 20-23. Jesus...
The Only Classes That Really Matter
Humanity has a habit of dividing itself along class lines. Doing so is inherent to who we are. Social classes have existed from the beginning; they still exist today. Yet...
Lessons From the Sabbath – Lk. 6:1-19
I cringe when I hear people say that Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. The implication of that statement is that Jesus' work on the cross wiped out the...
Seeing What’s Right In Front of You – Lk. 5:17-39
Have you ever been in a situation in which you were trying to help someone overcome a problem, only to discover that the other person could not see what was...
What It Really Means to Follow Jesus – Lk. 5:1-16
Today's text will tell the story of Jesus recruiting the first four apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, and John. Though Luke's abbreviated version doesn't specifically mention it, other gospels (Matt. &...
Jesus, The Great Disrupter – Lk. 4:23-44
Several years ago I was reading a business article discussing how many of today's most successful companies broke into their respective markets by disrupting those markets. I remember thinking on...
The Power of Resisting Temptation – Lk. 4:1-22
Temptation is a powerful thing. But did you know that resisting temptation is even more powerful? It's more powerful because the Holy Spirit responds when we resist. He comes alongside...
Stepping Aside for Jesus – Lk. 3:15-38
The main subject of Luke's gospel is Jesus. In fact, Jesus is the central figure throughout all of Scripture. So, for Luke to transition to Jesus' ministry, he has to...
John’s Message of Repentance – Lk. 3:1-14
Humanity has a fatal flaw when it comes to the heart. Aside from the physical muscle, we improperly conflate the heart with the emotions. I say 'improperly' because, when the...