Acts 3:1-16 - A Changed Life Testifies That Jesus Christ Lives

Part 9 of the Acts sermon series.
What motivates non-Christians to follow Jesus? Most of the time, they see the evidence that Jesus Christ lives and moves today through a life changed by His touch. What about your life? Is there a change because of following Jesus Christ?
Acts 3:1-16

Always Winter But Never Christmas - Luke 2:34-35

Christmas 2008
Like the comment of Mr. Tumnus in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", those who do not have Jesus in their hearts also experience a perpetual season of winter, without the hope that the true meaning of Christmas brings.
Always Winter But Never Christmas

Acts 2:42-47, pt 2 - Four Foundational Pillars of the First Church

Pt 8 of the Acts sermon series.
Last weeks message focused on the first pillar, or focus of the First century Church - doctrine. This week, the message continues with three other mainstays of the Christians who formed the first Church - fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.
Acts 2:42-47, pt 2

Acts 2:42-47 - The Focus of the First Church

Part 7 of the Acts sermon series.
After Peter preached an amazing Spirit-filled sermon on the Day of Pentecost, there were 3000 who believed and committed their lives to Christ, and were baptized into the church. What was the focus of that "first" church?
Acts 2:42-47

Acts 2:38-41 - Are You Warning and Pleading?

Pt 6 in the Acts sermon series.
On the Day of Pentecost, Peter speaks to the crowd of people who have gathered because of what they heard when the Holy Spirit filled Jesus' followers. After preaching the message that the One whom they had crucified was both Lord and Christ, the people were cut to the heart and asked Peter what they must do. Peter's answer then was the same that we must tell people today - repent!
Acts 2:38-41

Holy Spirit, Pt 2 - Fan the Flames

Holy Spirit, Pt 1 - Three Ideas About the Holy Spirit

Guest Speaker Ken Randall gave the first of a two-part sermon about the Holy Spirit. Using the passage from John 14:16-18 where Jesus told His disciples that He was going back to His Father, but He would not abandon them. He was sending another Counselor like Himself, in the Person of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:14-37 -- By the Power of the Holy Spirit

Part 5 in the Acts sermon series.
On the Day of Pentecost in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit has come and baptized the Apostles. Filled with Him, they began speaking in other tongues and people heard them preach the Gospel in at least 15 different languages. Many were amazed, but some accused the Apostles of drunkenness. The Apostle Peter stood up and by the power of the Holy Spirit explained to those listening what was happening. Because Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, many listened to Him, believed, and were baptized into the Church that day.
In these last days, we NEED the power of the Holy Spirit to preach the Word, to stand firm for His truth, and to love others the way Jesus does.
Follow Jesus. Obey His Word. Seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit in your life.

Acts 2:14-37

Acts 2:1-13 - Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Part 4 in the Acts sermon series.
As the disciples were all together in one place and of one heart, passionately seeking the Lord in prayer, the promised Holy Spirit came upon them and forever changed their lives and ministry. Today, more than ever, we need the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and through all that we do for our Lord.
Acts 2:1-13

Acts 1:12-26 - Waiting on the Holy Spirit

Part 3 in the Acts sermon series.
After Jesus' Ascension, the disciples followed His instructions to go into Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. While there, they decided they needed to elect a new disciples to take the place of Judas Iscariot. Were they led by the Holy Spirit, or did they act on their own? What about us? How often do we really wait to act until we hear from the Holy Spirit?
Acts 1:12-26

Acts 1:9-11 - The Ascension

Part 2 in the Acts sermon series.
Jesus stayed with His disciples for 40 days after His resurrection, speaking to them about the Kingdom of God. Then as they were praying, Jesus was taken up into Heaven right before their eyes. What did this Ascension mean for them, and what does it mean for us today?
Acts 1:9-11

Acts 1:1-8 - Be Spirit Filled and Spirit Led

Part 1 of the sermon series on the book of Acts.
After Jesus' resurrection, He appeared to the disciples and taught them for a period of 40 days before He ascended into Heaven. Jesus gave His disciples this command, "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised...the Holy Spirit." Why did they need to wait, and what would the Holy Spirit's coming mean? Do we need the Holy Spirit today?

Acts 1:1-8

The Upper Room is Not Our Destiny

This sermon serves as a transition between the Book of Luke and the Book of Acts, from which will come our next series of sermons.

Luke 24:48-53 - Stop Doubting and Believe

Final part of the Book of Luke sermon series.
Drawing from the last chapters of Luke and John, we are shown how Jesus overcame not only sin and death, but also doubt as He confronts Thomas, who refuses to believe in the risen Messiah until he sees for himself the marks of the cross.
Luke 24:48-53

Luke 24:36-47 - Expecting to See Jesus

Part 84 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Luke 24:36-47

Luke 24:13-35

Part 83 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Luke 24:13-35

Luke 24:9-12 - Resurrection, pt 2

Pt 82 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Luke 24:9-12

Luke 24:1-8 - Resurrection

Part 81 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, Paul wrote, "If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." Belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ is crucial to the Christian faith.
Luke 24:1-8

Luke 23:50-56 - The Significance of Jesus' Burial

Part 80 of the Book of Luke sermon series.
Why did Jesus have to die? The death of the Messiah was foretold hundreds of years before Jesus lived and died. Did the way He died have significance?
Luke 23:50-56

Luke 23:32-49 - Two Criminals and Jesus

Part 79 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Are you a follower of Christ? Have you been crucified with Christ? What are your witnesses saying about your crucifixion? Two criminals were crucified with Jesus. What did one of them see that caused him to turn to Christ for salvation, while on the cross?
Luke 23:32-49

Luke 23:35-38 - Jesus: King of the Jews, King Over All

Part 78 of the Book of Luke sermon series.
As Jesus hung on the cross, there must have been doubts in the minds of many of His followers as to whether He really was the Son of God. Why didn't He save Himself? Why didn't He call on heaven to rescue Him? But as recorded in Isaiah 55, "...so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." God had a plan before the foundation of the world, and this was part of His plan.
Luke 23:35-38

Luke 23:27-34

Jesus, on His way to Calvary, is mourned by women following Him. Luke briefly mentions the two thieves crucified on either side of Him. Jesus' crucifixion is prophesied in Psalms 22 and Isaiah 53.
Luke 23:27-34

Luke 23:26- Living Fully Committed

Part 76 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
What is your reaction to being called to take up your cross and follow Jesus? In these last days, we must remember the awesome sacrifice that our God made for us on the cross and set our course to follow Him, living a fully committed life in all we do.
Luke 23:26

Luke 23:1-25 - Is Jesus Your King?

Part 75 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In this passage, Jesus has been brought before Pilate, then sent to Herod and brought back before Pilate. Listen to see what their responses were to encountering the King of Kings. Has meeting Jesus changed your life?
Luke 23:1-25

Luke 22:63-71 - Is Your Heart a Sanctuary for Jesus?

Part 74 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In this passage, Jesus had been arrested and was being mocked, beaten, and taken through an illegal, "mock" trial. Picture what was happening in your mind as you listen - this was a REAL event. As a Christian, ask yourself if Jesus truly finds sanctuary in you?
Luke 22:63-71

Luke 22:54-62 - Following Christ in Our Own Strength

Part 73 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus has been arrested, the disciples have fled, and Peter follows along at a distance to see what will happen to Jesus. What happens when we have walked closely with the Lord, then something happens and we find ourselves following at a distance?
Luke 22:54-62

Luke 22:47-53 - Betrayal, Arrest, Desertion

Part 72 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In this passage. Jesus had just warned His sleeping disciples to watch and pray for the third time. Just as Jesus was speaking, His betrayer came up to Him and kissed Him, which was a sign to those with him that this was the man they were sent to arrest. These is so much in these verses that God wants us to consider and think upon, things that will transform us by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 22:47-53

Luke 22:39-46

Part 71 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In this passage, Jesus has just finished the Supper with His disciples in the Upper Room, and He is going to the Mount of Olives to pray. His disciples followed Jesus, and He told them to "pray that you will not fall into temptation." After Jesus prayed, He came back to where He left the disciples and they were asleep. He wakes them and again warns them to pray lest they fall into temptation.
Luke 22:39-46

Luke 22:35-38 - Final Teachings

Part 70 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In this passage, Jesus is giving His last teachings to His disciples before leaving the Upper Room.
Luke 22:35-38

Luke 22:24-34 - Who Will Be the Greatest?

Part 69 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus and His disciples were still in the upper room celebrating the Passover when a dispute arose among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. Listen and find out who Jesus considers the greatest, and why.
Luke 22:24-34

Luke 22:7-23 Who Will You Follow - Jesus or Judas?

Part 68 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In this passage, Jesus met with His disciples to celebrate the Passover Feast on the night He was betrayed. What was He thinking on this Day when He would become the perfect, sinless Lamb? What were the disciples imagining as they heard Jesus talk about the Kingdom in a way they believed would set them up above others? What were their thoughts when they saw Jesus take on the role of a servant and instruct them to do the same for others?
Luke 22:7-23

Luke 22:1-6 Judas

As the Chief Priest and the Teachers of the Law are looking for a way to arrest Jesus, Judas offers them a way to do it. We also betray Jesus everyday for less than 30 pieces of silver. We need to make sure not to open portals to allow satan to work in our lives.

Luke 22:1-6 Judas

Luke 21:25-38 The Rapture

Part 66 in the Book of Luke Sermon Series.
The message this week depicts the Rapture of the Church and the differences between this event and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Luke 21:25-38

Luke 21:25-36

Part 65 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus is coming soon! We've all heard it, but as you read His Word, He makes it clear that His return is very soon. This message explains various prophecies in Scripture concerning what we commonly refer to as End Times, or the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Luke 21:25-36

Luke 21:12-24

Part 64 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
As Jesus reveals more of the harsh realities of the days leading up to His return, we should get an urgency to be His messengers and warn all who will hear to "repent, for the Kingdom of God is near". Our heart should be that no man, woman, or child should be left behind on that day when Jesus Christ calls His church home.
Luke 21:12-24

Luke 21:5-11

Part 63 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus' disciples were exclaiming over their majestic Temple when Jesus astonished them by prophesying that within a short time, the Temple would be completely destroyed. His disciples then asked Jesus what signs they could expect to know when this life-shattering event would take place.
Luke 21:5-11

No Lost Is Too Lost - Luke 23:32-43

EASTER MESSAGE
Do you have friends and family who you've tried over and over again to show the truth of Jesus Christ, and who have rejected the message and possibly ridiculed you for your beliefs? Are there those people you think have gone beyond the power of being redeemed by Jesus? Or maybe you have given up on yourself - thinking you've sinned too much to be forgiven by the Lord?
Then, this message should encourage you and cause you to see that in the eyes of our Savior, no one is beyond the reach of His love.
"No 'Lost' is Too Lost"

Luke 20:41 - 21:4

Part 62 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
In the preceeding passage, Jesus had been questioned by some teachers of the Law of the Pharisee sect. He answered in such a manner that they dared not ask Him any more questions. Now, Jesus has a question for them. He also berates them for their arrogant behavior and unkind treatment of widows.
Then, Jesus does something that shows the Father's heart. He notices the sacrificial giving of someone who would have gone unnoticed by anyone else.
Luke 20:41-21:4

Luke 20:20-40

Part 61 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
This passage focuses on Jesus facing a series of questions being asked by a group who weren't really looking for the truth, but were trying to trap Jesus into saying things that could be used against Him by the religious leaders.
Luke 20:20-40

Luke 20:1-19

Part 60 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Chapter 19 of Luke's gospel record ended with Jesus driving out those who were selling at the temple because in His words, "It is written, 'My house will be a house of prayer'; but you have made it a den of robbers." (Luke 19:46).

From the temple courts, Jesus taught the people about God's character, His holiness and His commands, and He preached the good news about the need for repentance and what He, Jesus came to offer those who would truly surrender their lives to Him.

Jesus was questioned by the religious leaders about His authority, and then He went on to tell a parable to the people concerning a vineyard owner and His tenants. He ended with a quote from Psalm 118 - "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone (cornerstone)."

This message should cause us to examine ourselves to see whether we are truly seeking God with all our hearts and bearing fruit for His kingdom, or whether we are just practicing religiosity, being complacent with our lives.

Luke 20:1-19

Luke 19:45-48

Part 59 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In this passage, Jesus showed us unrighteous happenings in the temple which distracted people from the true worship of God. This should cause us to examine ourselves to see if we are doing anything to distract others from drawing closer to our Lord.
Luke 19:45-48

Luke 19:28-44

Part 58 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In this passage, Jesus will be using a pretty unusual method of entering Jerusalem, for a King, that is. Everything He did was intentional and was used to teach His disciples, both then and now.
Luke 19:28-44

Planting in the Drought

This morning's sermon comes from Genesis 26:1-6; 12-14 and is a diversion from the current Book of Luke series.
In times of famine and drought, whether physical or spiritual, God calls and blesses those individuals who keep planting and working for Him.
Planting in the Drought

Luke 19:11-27

Part 57 of the Book of Luke sermon series. This week, we travel with Jesus as He tells His disciples a parable describing what they were to be doing during the time after He was crucified until He again returns to the earth. That mission is relevant for all of His disciples today - go seek the lost and give them the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Luke 19:11-27

Luke 19:1-10

Part 56 of the Book of Luke sermon series. In today's passage, a tax collector named Zaccheus had an encounter with Jesus Christ, which changed his life. The message to us today is that no one is too far removed to be touched and changed by our Lord. This should give us hope for those we love and are praying for - God IS seeking them out.
Luke 19:1-10