Sermons on Faithfulness (Page 3)
Lambs in the Midst of Wolves
Luke 10:1-16 Jesus expands the ministry beyond the twelve apostles as he sends out the seventy to preach the kingdom of God. This is a critical mission, and one filled with much danger. He gives instruct on how to respond to those who receive the message, and those who reject. It would be better on the day of judgement for the city of Sodom them for those who reject the message of Christ.
Jesus Confronts Modern Evangelicalism
Luke 9:57-62 Three individuals among the crowd around Jesus respond to Jesus with offers to follow as disciples. In this passage we see much that is foreign to modern day evangelicalism. There is a cost to following Jesus. There is a cross to bear.
Preaching and Preaching!
Luke 8:1-3. In this short narration we see much we can learn about Jesus ministry, and from that we know what our ministry should look like. What was Jesus methodology?
Submission to the Spirit
Luke 4:1-13. Jesus led by the Spirit in the wilderness faces the temptations of Satan. Jesus reveals a great deal to us of the character of God. The more we know this God, the more we will trust and submit to Him.
Out of the Darkness
Luke 3:1-6. Luke give us a historical perspective of the times in which John the Baptizer began his ministry and ultimately when Jesus comes onto the world stage. It is a dark time when sinful men rule on the earth. God’s work in not in the least stifled by darkness. He works great things right in the midst of darkness in bringing men to Himself.
The Birth of a Great King
Luke 2:1-7. God at work in the world to bring about the exact conditions, in the exact place, at the exact time to bring forth His Son Jesus Christ. Christmas without the fluff. Simple humble circumstances as the King of Kings is born.
A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid: Part 3
Luke 1:76-80. A continuing look at Zechariah’s prophetic praise which includes God’s fulfillment of the New Covenant promises.
A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid: Part 1
Luke 1:67-79. Zechariah’s prophecy as he is filled by the Holy Spirit is completely centered around the covenants of God related to salvation, the Davidic, the Abrahamic, and the New Covenants. As we start examining this passage, we begin with a brief look at the question: What is prophecy? This is foundational for proper interpretation. In this message we look at the first related covenant, the eternal covenant God made with David concerning the throne of Israel and David’s descendant…
The Heart of Worship
Luke 1:46-56. We look at Mary’s song of praise to the Lord, and we recall the life of praise she has already demonstrated and we see one who truly loves the Lord because she knows Him. Do we know Him? Do we understand who He is like she did? If so we too will be a people of genuine worship.
How God Measures Greatness
Luke 1:11-25. In our world we have many measures of the greatness of a man, but God doesn’t used our standard as He looks upon a man. See how God measures this in our lives.