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. &...
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...
He Did It His Way – Lk. 1:46-80
Frank Sinatra recorded a song in 1968 entitled "My Way". You might be familiar with it. "My Way" is considered Sinatra's biggest hit and signature song by music historians. But...
Confirming What You Have Heard – Lk. 1:1-23
Each of the four gospels is unique to one degree or another. Each one has a somewhat unique angle. Luke's gospel tells the story of Jesus' earthly ministry in letter...
Discipleship: Foundations of the Word of God Lesson 3 – Repentance & Faith
Lesson 3 of our discipleship course builds on the first two lessons by giving us an opportunity to do something about what we learn from Scripture. If the Bible is...
Discipleship: Foundations of the Word of God Lesson 2 – The Word of God, Part 2
Discipleship: Foundations of the Word of God Lesson 2 – The Word of God, Part 2 Lessons 2 is the second of two discussing the Word of God as the...
Discipleship Lesson 1 – The Word of God, Part 1
Discipleship: Foundations of the Word of God Lesson 1 - The Word of God, Part 1 Our discipleship course begins with two lessons on the Word of God. God's Word...