Four instructions to faithfully preach the gospel of the kingdom “The kingdom of God has come near to you” Pray earnestly to the Lord of the HarvestComing judgment: Matthew 13:30; 39-43, Revelation 14:14-15,...

Three Life Controlling Priorities of those with Saving Faith 1. Living for a future home (9:57-58) Daniel 7:13-14 “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one...

Main idea: Disciples of Jesus Christ must respond with mercy driven patience to any kind rejection The resolve of JesusThe rejection of Jesus...

Main Idea: The Lord Jesus saves His disciples from their pride 1. Jesus saves from the pride of human greatness Pride…Humility…Isaiah 66:2; Isaiah 57:15    2. Jesus saves from ...

Main idea: Jesus is the Lord and Savior who rescues from self-sufficiency and unbelief Faith: Knowledge (Notitia)Conviction (Assensus)The Will (Fiducia)   Four responses: ...

Main Idea: Be certain that Jesus is the Savior of the world and listen to Him! Luke 9:28-36 Listen to Jesus because… He prays to GodLuke 9:28-29 – “face is changed, clothes are dazzling white”...

Introduction  Main idea: Jesus’ true followers deny themselves and take up their cross daily Repentance/Faith=Salvation+works  NotRepentance/Faith+works=salvation    Focus on the s...

Intro: Confession of Faith: AgreementAffirmationAllegiance       Main idea: Confess Jesus as the Christ of God who came to die and rise for ou...

All that the Father gives the Son will be saved.All who see Jesus for who He is and believe in Him will be saved.All whom the Father draws to Jesus will be saved.All who trust Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross...

Main idea: Trust in Jesus; He is God who provides of all our needs 1. His energy and compassion are endless when rest is elusive 2. His disciples are beyond their abilities and insufficient 3. He is God the...

Introduction Big Idea: Four qualities about the gospel of the kingdom that must shape your reception and proclamation of it. 1. Authority: This Gospel of the Kingdom has been commi...

Introduction Main idea: No matter who you are, come to Jesus in faith, for he alone has compassionate power to save. Two great threats To Jairus and his daughter To the woman...

Intro: The Satanic Forces arrayed against God and his people Main idea: Trust Jesus the Son of the Most High God for he alone has power to rescue from satanic forces The Demoniac’s Plight...

Look to King Jesus with greater faith for he has omnipotent saving power. Sermon Notes Main idea: Look to King Jesus with greater faith for he has omnipotent saving power. 1. Exhausted Human...

The call to be a part of God’s family has always been coupled with the call to be careful hearers and deliberate doers of his word. The two are inseparable when we understand rightly who God is. “Hearing and Doing” are both the initial call ...

Three pursuits of careful hearers so that we may be true disciples and make true disciples of Jesus Christ Sermon Notes Main Idea: Three pursuits of careful hearers so that we may be true disciples and make true disciples of Jesu...

Notes The Dynamics of True Hearing (Luke 8:1–8, 11–15)The Source of True Hearing (Luke 8:9–10)...

Main Idea: He who is forgiven little, loves little. Sermon Notes The Emotional SceneThe Piercing ContrastThe Definitive StatementsThe Inescapable Implicati...

John the Baptist sends messengers to see if Jesus is "the one who is to come". Jesus' answer requires a response both from them and us. Sermon Notes Who is Jesus and how do we know?Who is John the Baptist a...

Jesus proves that His Word is Authoritative by means of His Compassion Sermon Notes Big Idea: Jesus proves that His Word is Authoritative by means of His Compassion 1. Sorrow Luke 7:11-12 2. Compassion Luke 7:13-...

Have faith in Jesus like the Centurion.  Sermon Notes  Introduction: Main idea: Have faith in Jesus like the Centurion Setting the stage 1. Dependent 2. Loving 3. Generous...

How can you have assurance of salvation? The answer is found in your response to Jesus... Sermon Notes Big Idea: Examine your response to Jesus to see if you will receive salvation or final judgment. ...

Christians must cultivate a heart of mercy by looking to Jesus and helping others look to Jesus. Sermon Notes Introduction Theme of Luke: Certainty of the SaviorReview of Luke 6:36-42 ...

Jesus calls His followers to understand and imitate the mercy of God.  Sermon Notes Introduction Main Idea: Jesus calls His followers to understand and imitate the mercy of God—here ar...

Disciples of Jesus Love Their Enemies, Like God loves his. Sermon Notes Big Idea: Disciples of Jesus Love Their Enemies, Like God loves his. 1. Act in God-like Love 2. React in God-like Love 3. Ele...

Jesus charts contrasting pursuits of the earth-bound soul and the eternally blessed disciple. Sermon Notes Introduction … so that you can avoid being woefully shocked and deceived in the last day�...

Two characteristics of disciples in Jesus’ Kingdom so that you may experience its richest blessings. Sermon Notes Introduction: Luke 1:52-53 Luke 1:71-73 Luke 4:17-19...

Jesus’ naming of the apostles signals a new beginning for Israel....

Jesus has come to reclaim our hearts in worship. Sermon Notes Introduction Luke 2:34-35 Matthew 12:1-14, Mark 2:22-3:6 Detach: We...

We begin Luke 6 as Dan walks us through verses 1-5 which challenges us not to lose our worship and love in our religious activities. Sermon Notes Introduction: Losing Worship and Love in our ‘re...

Jesus is the Savior of the repentant, not the self-righteous. Sermon Notes Main Idea: Jesus is the Savior of the repentant, not the self-righteous. 1. Jesus is Savior of the repentant not self-righteous isolationists...

Jesus shows us in Luke 5:17-26 that He—as God—has the power to forgive sins. Sermon Notes Main idea: Be certain that Jesus forgives sins! 1. Become convinced that Jesus forgives sins (Luke 5:1...

Jesus is the Son of God. A King with authority to cleanse. Sermon Notes Main Idea: Jesus is the Son of God (King) with authority to cleanse Faith in ChristLoving like Christ...

Jesus is calling you to be a disciple, being compelled by his teaching, confronted by his power and holiness, comforted by his mercy and commissioned by his authority. Sermon Notes Main Idea: Jesus is calling you to be a ...

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO A TECHNICAL ERROR THIS WEEK'S SERMON AUDIO WAS NOT RECORDED. Follow Christ! No one else has this saving power. Sermon Notes Follow Christ! He alone has the pow...

Jesus preaches amazing and provocative truths. Take them on his terms not yours. Sermon Notes Main Idea: Jesus preaches amazing and provocative truths. Take them on his terms not yours. 1. Pay clo...

The temptation and victory of Jesus Christ powerfully confirms His deity, and compels us toward three worshipful responses. Sermon Notes Introduction – Jesus, the Son of God Fi...

Both human history and the Father identify Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Sermon Notes Introduction 1. The Father's public identification of His son (Luke 3:21-22)2. The Son's identifi...

Forgiveness comes to those who repent and believe in Christ Sermon Notes Main idea: Forgiveness comes to those who repent and believe in Christ Luke 24:47 and that repentance and for...

Luke writes to help us be certain that Jesus is qualified to be our Savior by showing us that during his first 30 years of life he continually grew in wisdom and God's grace was on Him. Sermon Notes Big Idea: Tru...