Kingdom of God
In Luke Chapter 8 Jesus describes the Kingdom of God. Yet Jesus speaks in parables, and so
we have to listen differently, deeply. When we do, we discover that we are transformed and
made a part of God’s family. Jesus extends the invitation of God’s Kingdom to you!
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- Mar 3, 2022Kingdom of God
Kingdom of GodIn Luke Chapter 8 Jesus describes the Kingdom of God. Yet Jesus speaks in parables, and so we have to listen differently, deeply. When we do, we discover that we are transformed and made a part of God’s family. Jesus extends the invitation of God’s Kingdom to you!
- Feb 25, 2022Power over Death
Power over DeathThis Sunday we begin our new series: Miracle (Luke 7-9). Jesus is a wildly popular teacher and healer. But this Sunday, we are shocked when Jesus takes things to a whole new level! This Jesus is more than we thought! He is Himself God. And when we see Him extend His hand this Sunday, we are moved to truly become one of His!
- Feb 18, 2022Jesus takes the Pulpit
Jesus takes the Pulpit
Today we hear Jesus from the pulpit. Up until now we’ve been watching His actions. What we’ve seen makes us want to hear what He has to say. So this Sunday we listen to Jesus as Luke gives us His first sermon. But be warned: it’s not easy to hear, and it’s even hard to live!
- Feb 4, 2022Unimaginable Things
Unimaginable ThingsThose legalistic Pharisees are always sparing Jesus, right? We encounter them for the first time in Luke here in chapter 5. But beware! As we hear Luke tell the stories, we discover that we are like the Pharisees! This Sunday we’ll receive Jesus’ invitation to let go of our old selfish ways and embrace His new transformation.
- Jan 28, 2022I Do Want To
I Do Want ToJesus starts calling disciples to follow Him, calling them to fish for people. We join in the crowds listening to Jesus, and we begin to realize that we are also called to follow Him. But do we leave our “boats” (careers) to do that? This Sunday we see Jesus demonstrating His power and purpose, but also His calling on our lives.
- Jan 21, 2022The Word in Action
The Word in ActionIn Luke 4 we see what it means that Jesus is the Word of God. When He teaches, preaches and commands, people’s lives are changed. Miracles happen. Demons run. In Jesus we see the Word of God in action. We can invite Him to be active in our lives, but be ready, for when we do, He calls us to action as well!
- Jan 14, 2022How to Save the World
How to Save the World
After being freshly baptized, Jesus is led into the wilderness where he confronts temptation. Luke then takes us back to Jesus' hometown. This week, we witness the depth of Jesus' humanity as well as his self-identification as the Messiah.
- Jan 7, 2022Well Pleased
Well PleasedThis Sunday we read through the long list of names in Jesus’ genealogy. Why do we need to read this? Can this be important for you and me today? Actually, yes! Come this Sunday to discover our own genealogy and claim our identity as God’s child. Like Jesus, we call God our Heavenly Father!
- Dec 31, 2021This is the Way
This is the WayWe begin a new series in our new year, and we encounter Jesus as a 30-year-old man and “going public” in His ministry. John the Baptist points Him out, and this Sunday we commit to following Jesus for the year ahead. It’s time to make our New Year’s resolution!
- Dec 17, 2021Details of the Drama
Details of the DramaWe know the Christmas story, right? Just look at any nativity and we can tell the story. Yet when we look at it closely in Luke 2, we realize that we skip over many of the details that Luke was careful to include. This Sunday, we’ll see how the details are crucial for celebrating–and understanding–Christmas. Bring your Bibles!
- Dec 10, 2021Magnify & Bless
Magnify & BlessChristmas is a season of joy. We hear that a lot. But why? Why are we filled with joy? It doesn’t come from presents or parties or celebrations. This Sunday we again read from Luke 1, where we hear why there is true joy at Christmas...and we are told 19 times!
- Dec 3, 2021Foretold!
Foretold!Luke begins his famous story of Jesus birth with another miracle birth: of John the Baptist. This Sunday we’ll be reading through Luke 1:5-38 and hear the gospel message erupting in the beginning of the Christmas story. Come ready to refocus your Christmas. (And that includes bringing your Bibles.)
- Nov 26, 2021“Most Honorable Theophilus”
“Most Honorable Theophilus”Luke 1:1-4As we prepare for Christmas, we begin to realize again that we need the Jesus of Christmas
more than the celebration of Christmas. So, this Sunday we begin a year-long journey
following Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. We eavesdrop on the letter Luke writes to a
certain Theophilus, and we realize that we are Theophilus! Come this Sunday ready to listen! - Nov 18, 2021Parable of the Turkey
Parable of the TurkeyTurkeys are for eating on Thanksgiving, right? But this Sunday turkeys will also show us how to develop biblical thanksgiving. Come for an all-ages Parable of the Turkey and “gobble” up biblical truths that “stuff” us with appreciation and create in us attitudes of gratitude!
- Nov 12, 2021Parable of the $20 Bill
Parable of the $20 BillOn the back of the $20 bill (like all U.S. bills and coins) is our National Motto: “In God we trust.” Could our money perhaps remind us of our faith? Could something like a $20 bill serve as a parable to teach us about God’s love? Come this Sunday for a chance to receive a $20 bill, but also to received a guaranteed affirmation of God’s amazing love for you!
- Nov 5, 2021Parable of the Candle
Parable of the CandleCandles are made with potential. They are lite from a source flame. They shine out in the darkness. This Sunday we learn how we are like candles, burning for Jesus!
- Oct 29, 2021Parable of the Pumpkin
Parable of the PumpkinDid you know that carving a pumpkin tells the biblical story of salvation? Bring your kids
this Sunday for a pumpkin-carving, good new-sharing experience! Happy Halloween! - Oct 22, 2021Reigning with the King
Reigning with the KingIn the last of our King of Kings messages we learn how we are destined for glory! God calls us to be His kings and queens like His son Jesus. Our lives now are a time of training. This Sunday we’ll learn how we, in strict self-discipline, conform our lives to be like Jesus so we can reign with Him in our lives to come!
Videos:
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIcBb7tfvos (2:21 minutes) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Kings and Queens of Narnia
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZvqKbInmzo (end at 0:53) The Chronicles of Narnia - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Final Goodbyes “In your world I have another name, you must come to know me by it..you may know me better there.” - Oct 15, 2021Fighting for the King
Fighting for the KingBlurb: If Jesus is our King, that means we give Him our allegiance. We don’t live for ourselves, but for Him. This means that as disciples of Jesus, we serve as His soldiers. This Sunday we’ll learn how we are equipped and trained for fighting the good fight! Videos: Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1rsc9GzMW0 (0:00 - stopping at 1:05) The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Final Battle (Part 1) Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1rsc9GzMW0 (begin at 1:48 and end at 3:08) The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Final Battle (Part 1)
- Oct 7, 2021A Slain Lamb
A Slain LambJesus is such a mighty and all-powerful King. How do you love someone so awesome and fearsome? This Sunday we see King Jesus giving Himself up for us because He loves us so deeply. This awakens a love within us, and in new life, we love Him back. Come this Sunday to have your heart transformed by love!
