Luke

From the series: ThisMattersTo.Me

Luke 10 calls us to embody the Great Commandment—to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves. This message challenges us to sacrificially love others like the Good Samaritan, reminding us that true spiritual health only comes from a relationship with Jesus.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Today is Palm Sunday and we answer these questions: what is Palm Sunday, why does it matter, and what significance does it have to our faith today?

From the series: Standalone Messages

The Resurrection changed everything. Jesus became the Passover lamb and defeated the power of sin and death.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Today we are examining Luke 2 and three events that took place after the birth of Jesus and what they mean to us now as believers in Him.

From the series: Standalone Messages

We have a special guest speaker, Tim Conway, who spoke at this weekends Men's Retreat. We're diving into the importance of repentance and the hope we can find in it.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We look at how the lessons learned from the Tower of Babel are still relevant today. We are continuing our series on the big themes of the Bible, "Kingdom Come".

From the series: Christmas 2018

Focuses on discovering God's presence and guidance in the midst of life's challenges and chaos. It emphasizes the idea that even in times of trouble or confusion, one can find spiritual direction and comfort. Draws on the Christmas story to illustrate how God often works in unexpected and seemingly disordered situations, encouraging faith and trust in God's plan during difficult times.

From the series: Journey to the Empty Tomb

Explores the significance of Easter, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It delves into its historical and theological aspects, highlighting the resurrection as a foundational event in Christianity. It referencing various biblical passages, aiming to deepen the understanding of Easter's meaning and its impact on Christian faith and life.

From the series: Journey to the Empty Tomb

Centers on the significance of Palm Sunday and its connection to Jesus' mission and the idea of peace. Explores how this event creates a movement among believers and the importance of understanding Jesus' role as the Messiah. Delves into various biblical passages, emphasizing the transformative power of knowing and accepting Jesus, and how this understanding shapes one's life and actions.

From the series: Christmas 2016

Focuses on the significance of Christmas and its impact on personal faith. It discusses the importance of incorporating Christ-centered traditions in family celebrations, recognizing the holiday as an opportunity to awaken and redirect hearts towards God. Explores how Christmas traditions shape personal and familial identity, emphasizing the need to focus on Christ in these traditions for true spiritual enrichment.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Focuses on the significance of baptism in Christian life. It highlights baptism as a public declaration of faith and a symbol of a believer's commitment to follow Jesus. Emphasizes the transformative journey of faith, aligning one's life with Christ's teachings and the importance of community in this spiritual journey. It underlines baptism as a step in the ongoing process of spiritual growth and dedication to living according to Christian values.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Focuses on handling fear and anxiety through a Christian perspective. It explores biblical teachings on trust and reliance on God, particularly in challenging times. Uses Luke 12 to illustrate Jesus' teachings on not being anxious and trusting in God's provision and sovereignty. It encourages believers to shift their focus from worldly worries to faith in God and His kingdom, emphasizing the role of faith in overcoming anxiety and fear.

From the series: Red Letter Day

Palm Sunday marks Jesus's entry into Jerusalem amid great fanfare. Exploring Luke 23, the crucifixion unveils the darkest yet victorious day, fulfilling Biblical prophecies, and the profound fulfillment of Jesus's sacrifice for us on the cross.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the significance of worship during the Christmas season, focusing on the story of the wise men, Mary, and the shepherds. It emphasizes the importance of worship as the core of Christmas, highlighting how these biblical figures worshiped Jesus despite their different backgrounds.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Highlights the Biblical significance of Bethlehem, focusing on its role in God’s redemption plan, as illustrated through the story of Ruth and Boaz, leading up to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, redemption, and God’s sovereignty, encouraging believers to keep Christ at the center of their lives, especially during the Christmas season.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Focuses on Luke 9:23-24, emphasizing self-denial and taking up one's cross daily to follow Jesus. It challenges the self-centeredness of contemporary culture, advocating for a life dedicated to Christ rather than personal desires.

From the series: 4 things I wish you knew about God

Emphasizes God's eagerness to communicate with His people, encouraging believers to engage in open, honest prayer. It highlights the significance of prayer as a means of fostering a deeper relationship with God, urging individuals to share their thoughts, worries, and gratitude openly with Him.

From the series: Christmas Collision

Discusses Jesus as the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost, emphasizing the individual worth of every soul. It highlights the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, comparing this to earthly celebrations of found possessions.

From the series: FAQs

Discusses the nature of heaven as a place of eternal joy and fulfillment, emphasizing its beauty and perfection. It explores the biblical descriptions and assures believers of the glory and peace awaiting in heaven, far surpassing earthly understanding.

From the series: Isaiah 9:6

Discusses Isaiah 9:6, highlighting the titles given to Jesus: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. It explains the significance of these titles in understanding Jesus' role as the Messiah, emphasizing His divine wisdom, strength, everlasting care, and His ultimate role in bringing peace to humanity through His sacrifice.

From the series: Christmas

Reflects on the unexpected and often challenging circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. It highlights how God chose humble and unlikely individuals, like Mary and Joseph, to fulfill His plan. Their story underscores that even in messy situations, God's presence and purpose prevail. By embracing the messiness of life and trusting in God's plan, believers can find hope and meaning.

From the series: Christmas

Explores the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' birth. It highlights how traditions can sometimes overshadow the holiday's essence. Encourages simplifying the celebration to focus on the good news of Jesus' coming, His love, and the joy He brings. By recognizing the transformative power of Christ's arrival, believers are called to celebrate Christmas with gratitude, worship, and a deeper understanding of God's love.

From the series: Unbelievable Christmas

Discusses the uncommon and miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus. It starts with the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, highlighting their faith and God's message delivered by the angel Gabriel. Emphasizes God's plan, the fulfillment of prophecies, and the importance of faith during the Christmas season.

From the series: Believe

Discusses the importance of giving as a reflection of one’s dedication to God. It emphasizes that giving should be done out of love and sacrifice, not just out of surplus. Encourages us to consider what truly rules their hearts, using the story of the widow’s mite as an example of selfless giving.

From the series: Advent

Focuses on the theme of Christmas as a time for deep, transformative faith, rather than simply marveling at God. It encourages believers to move beyond mere admiration of Jesus and embrace a genuine relationship with Him, allowing faith to reshape their lives through trust, obedience, and growth, even in the face of trials.

Social media makes comparison almost unavoidable, and comparison quietly steals our contentment. How to guard your heart against the endless scroll.

Few wounds cut like betrayal from someone you love. An honest look at the hurt we carry and the God who cares about the condition of our hearts.

Why do we crown our trees with a star or an angel each year? The tradition traces straight back to the night Jesus was born.

It is easy to read the Bible as a pile of separate stories and miss the one that ties them together. Seeing Jesus as the theme of the whole book.

Martha stayed busy while Mary sat at Jesus' feet. The story of Luke 10 reminds us the fullest life is the one centered on time with Him.

We recently were asked a great question concerning the death of Jesus and what happened to him after his death. Did he go to hell for three days? Where was Jesus? I think the quick answer for that…

Jesus became flesh, but what about God the Father? Was he ever flesh? The Bible tells us in John 4 that, "God is spirit." And in Luke 24:39 it says, "That a spirit has no flesh and bone." In fact,…

We recently had asked of us a great question about Jesus as he's being crucified. In Luke 23, he looks at the thief beside him and says, "You will be with me this day, in paradise." Where is…