Teaching Archive

Luke: The Great Banquet

May 12th, 2014

In Luke 14:15-24 Jesus tells a parable of a great banquet to explain who will be included in God’s kingdom.

Luke: When Jesus Comes to Dinner

May 4th, 2014

[Luke 14:1-14] What are the traits Jesus wants in his followers?

Priorities For Mission

April 27th, 2014

In John 21 Jesus reinforces to Peter the priorities essential for a lifetime of gospel mission.

Resurrection Hope: Easter 2014

April 20th, 2014

[Romans 5-8] How does belief in the risen Jesus bring hope in a broken world?

Luke: Entering the Kingdom

April 13th, 2014

[Luke 13:22-35] How can a person enter into the kingdom of God?

Luke: Jesus and His Kingdom

April 6th, 2014

In Luke 13:10-21 the healing of a disabled woman on the Sabbath illustrates what Jesus’ kingdom is all about.

Luke: Tragedy, Repentance, and Fruit

March 30th, 2014

In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus urges the crowd to respond to him through the spiritual fruit of repentance.

Luke: The Crisis of Jesus

March 23rd, 2014

[Luke 12:49-59] In Luke 12:49-59 Jesus explains the great crisis that his coming creates.

Thankfulness in the Life of a Disciple

March 16th, 2014

Luke: Waiting for Jesus

March 9th, 2014

[Luke 12:35-48] How can we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who are waiting for the return of our Master?

Luke: Fighting Worry

March 3rd, 2014

[Luke 12:22-34] In order to grow in a life of gospel generosity, we must fight our tendency to worry about material things.

Luke: Supersize Me!

February 23rd, 2014

In Luke 12:13-21 Jesus uses a family dispute as an opportunity to warn his disciples about the dangers of greed and materialism.

Luke: Fearful and Fearless

February 16th, 2014

Luke 12:1-13 describes how disciples should be characterized by fear and fearlessness as they represent Jesus in this world.

Luke: What Does Jesus Hate?

February 9th, 2014

In Luke 11:37-54 Jesus responds to Jewish religious leaders with a blistering rebuke of their religiosity.

Luke: Darkness and Light

February 2nd, 2014

Luke 11:14-36 describes Jesus’ power over spiritual darkness and his ability to bring those who properly respond to him into the spiritual light.

Luke: Lord, Teach Us to Pray

January 26th, 2014

In Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples how to grow as people of prayer.

Luke: The One Thing

January 19th, 2014

In Luke 10:38-42 Jesus’ meal with two sisters creates an opportunity to teach about the priorities in a disciple’s life.

Why Do We Plant Churches?

January 12th, 2014

[Matthew 16:18; 28:16-20; Acts 13-14; 19] Why do we plant churches at Antioch?

Self-feeding Through the Word of God

January 5th, 2014

[2 Timothy 3:14-17] Self-feeding Through the Word of God

The Way of Wisdom

December 29th, 2013

[Proverbs 16:1-9] To have godly wisdom in decision-making you must: 1) Know God, 2) Know yourself, 3) Know others, 4) Be flexible.

Who Am I in Jesus Christ?

November 24th, 2013

[Ephesians 1:3-14] Who am I in Jesus Christ?

Luke: Loving the Unlovable

September 8th, 2013

[Luke 10:25-37] Jesus calls us to show love and compassion to all people, including those we’d rather not love.

Luke: Jesus is Boss

September 1st, 2013

[Luke 10:1-24] Jesus is Boss

Luke: The Demands of Discipleship

August 25th, 2013

[Luke 9:51-62] What does Jesus demand of everyone who follows him on the costly road of discipleship?

Luke: When Majesty Meets Messiness

August 18th, 2013

[Luke 9:37-50] Jesus demonstrates his majesty as the Son of God by meeting us in and rescuing us from the messiness of our lives.

Luke: The Journey of Discipleship – Part 2

August 11th, 2013

[Luke 9:18-36] What essential information does Jesus want us to know about the journey of discipleship?

Walking in the Spirit

August 4th, 2013

[Galatians 5:16-26] Walking in the Spirit

Luke: The Real Jesus

July 28th, 2013

[Luke 9:18-36] In an ocean of confusion all around us, we’ve been given true testimony to anchor our conclusions about Jesus’ identity.

Luke: Power for Mission

July 21st, 2013

Luke 9:1-17 describes how Jesus, through his power and authority, supplies everything necessary for the mission he entrusts to his disciples.

Luke: Jesus Interrupted

July 14th, 2013

Luke 8:40-56 shows how Jesus is Lord over disease and even death.

How Capable is Jesus?

July 7th, 2013

[John 5:1-18] How Capable is Jesus?

Experiencing Saving Grace

June 30th, 2013

[John 4:46-54] Saving faith has happened when a person believes and acts in accord with God’s Word.

Luke: Fear vs. Faith

June 23rd, 2013

Luke 8:22-39 describes the divine power Jesus possesses over the powers of darkness in this world.

Luke: Take Care How You Listen

June 16th, 2013

Luke 8:1-20 presents several illustrations to explain how disciples of Jesus should respond to the word of God.

Luke: The Forgiven Much Love Much

June 9th, 2013

Luke 7:36-50 describes how Jesus has the power to forgive the sins of anyone who responds to him in faith.

The Purpose & The Privilege

June 2nd, 2013

Big Idea: The purpose of the church is to make disciples; the privilege is being involved.

Does Your Anchor Hold?

May 26th, 2013

[Hebrews 6:13-20] Big Question: life has storms; does your anchor hold?

Luke: Responding to Jesus

May 19th, 2013

[Luke 7:18-35] As he highlights John the Baptist’s important role in God’s purposes, Jesus urges people to respond properly to who he is as God’s Messiah.

Luke: Compassionate Authority

May 12th, 2013

Luke 7:11-17 describes Jesus raising a widow’s son from the dead and the response of those who witnessed this miracle.

Luke: Authority and Humble Faith

May 5th, 2013

Luke 7:1-10 describes Jesus’ authoritative power to heal, while also highlighting the humble faith of a Roman centurion.

Luke: Transforming Discipleship

April 28th, 2013

[Luke 6:43-49] What kind of disciples of Jesus will transform a church, a city, and a world?

Luke: Discipleship and Judging Others

April 21st, 2013

In Luke 6:37-42 Jesus gives instructions to his followers about judging others.

Luke: The Revolutionary Love of a Disciple

April 14th, 2013

[Luke 6:27-36] Jesus calls all disciples who follow after him to a revolutionary love for their enemies.

Luke: Jesus’ Perspective on Discipleship

April 7th, 2013

[Luke 6:12-26] Adopting Jesus’ perspective toward discipleship should cause us to rejoice in the realities associated with God’s kingdom.

Truly Alive

March 31st, 2013

[Colossians 2:6-15] Because we are united with Jesus in his death and resurrection, we who believe in him can live as people who are truly alive.

Luke: Jesus and the Sabbath

March 24th, 2013

Luke 6:1-11 describes the authority and power of Jesus as Lord over the Sabbath.

A New Way to be Human

March 17th, 2013

[Colossians 3:1-17] A New Way to be Human

Luke: Discipleship and Mission

March 10th, 2013

Luke 5:27-39 describes Jesus’ mission to call sinful people to follow him as disciples, even if that leads to criticism and controversy.

Luke: The Cleansing Power of Jesus

March 3rd, 2013

Luke 5:12-26 describes Jesus’ power to cleanse people physically and spiritually.

Luke: Following Jesus

February 24th, 2013

In Luke 5:1-11 Jesus calls his first disciples to a life of following him.