Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua Nazarene

Luke 22 and a look where the Seder tradition and the Last Supper overlaps. Jesus uses sacred elements from the Passover Meal to illustrate what he will do for all mankind.

Luke 21 Jesus gives his followers a some heavenly insight to what really matters in life.

Special guest speaker, Wisconsin D.S. Andy Albright brings a message from 1 Kings 19.

Think back to the last time someone pulled a trick question on you, trying to get you to agree to something you didn't believe or at the very least, haven't given deeper consideration. Jesus could have brushed off trick questions. But instead he turned trick questions into opportunities.

Jesus took on challenges that were intended to make him look bad or unknowledgeable and turned them back around on his challengers. Luke 20:1-19

A tax collector getting special attention and treatment from a famous person. A ruler sentencing to death his enemies that disagree with him being their ruler. And a financial audit. I know, riveting! But Luke 19:1-44 is a penultimate selection of scripture, culminating in a ironic parade welcoming in a King, who the crowd would later reject.

What kind of attitude should we have when we come to God in Prayer? In two parables and a teaching, Jesus clues us into the way we ought to approach God...if we are even praying to Him at all. Luke 18:1-17

The disciples desired an increase in their faith, but why? What was so challenging that they needed help with? In this podcast, we look at what the difficult this was and how it’s essential for Christians still today.

With so many people in need, what am I supposed to do with what I have. Use it. Yup that's right. Take a look at what Jesus said in Luke 16:1-15 and the parable of the shrewd manager.

Have you ever felt lost? Maybe realize you are lost after a while of thinking you were just fine? In Luke 15, Jesus talks with several kinds of lost people.

Christmas focuses a lot on Jesus' birth story and the miraculous events that surround it. What would it have been like to be one of Jesus' siblings? Oh...by the way, the bible does talk about brothers and sisters. In this podcast we take a look at many of the passages referencing Jesus' siblings and mother to gain a better understand of what it takes to be Jesus' Family.

What's your favorite thing to feel at Christmastime? Love? Joy? Peace? How about... Loss? Most people do feel it around this time for various reasons. What are we to do? What are we to do with the empty pages in our photo albums of memories we didn't want to remember? What about the empty chair at dinner or the unused spare bedroom? Join us for this podcast on Matthew 2:13-23.

If the wisemen were so smart, why’d they show up 2 years late? Just kidding. In this podcast we will explore the process that the Magi took, how it shows their faith and obedience to God, and what is the wisest gift we can give Jesus as we celebrate his birthday.

How do you respond when given a gift? What if it's one you've never asked for and are not sure what do to with it? Our integrity and authenticity are on the line when we examine: what would we do with the greatest gift ever given?

You ever had a back photo? I’m sure we all have. But photos are something special. They record in visual representation a moment in history. They help us recall feelings along with these memories. In Matt 2:1-17 Jesus’ genealogy has surprised snapshots of people and stories that most would leave out of a personal history. They are important even if they might seem embarrassing.

Jesus sent out His 12 Apostles and later the 72. He gave them a message to share: The Kingdom of God has come near! But what is the kingdom of God? What's it like and how near is it really? Is there anything that we can do to make it nearer? I this podcast we address these questions.

"Worry is just Fear trying to look _______________." Can you guess that word? You won't have to if you listen through this podcast. Jesus gave his disciples very important guidance about fear of loss of life and concern over having what they need. In a world that is oversaturate in stuff, it is so important now that we know who holds our eternity and who gives us what we need.

A man who was possessed. A people who were possession. The early days for Abe Lincoln had him quoting scripture and it was quite clever the way he did so. A house divided against itself cannot stand. See how a crossover between Lincoln fighting slavery and Jesus freeing a possessed man turns out. And answer the age old question in both scenarios: Who is the Bad Guy here?

The apostles finally get to Apostle! Since they we were chosen to be apostles...they didn't go anywhere apart from Jesus. That all changes in Luke 9. But when they return from their life shaping missions trip, they fall back into old habits and don't seem to Stay on Message.

In Luke 8:22-56, Jesus if with people in their storms of life and in many cases calms those storms. Storms of mental illness, medical desperation, sorrow of loss and even IRL storms.

"Why do I go to church? Why? What's the point?" Have you ever asked these questions? If so, this may be the post that help you understand why you aren't getting "out" of church attendance what you think you should "get."

Did you ever play games like Clue or Guess Who? You deduce the answer from pieces of evidence and in the end you make your declaration, hoping you won. In Luke 7 we see many people asking “who are you?” And in the end we all have to answer, Who is Jesus to us?

We depend on people in our lives to give wise guidance, remind us of boundaries and rules, and encourage us to endzone. As Jesus began his formal ministry, he knew the power of the Time-out and the Team huddle.

When playing tabletop and card games with your family, what kind of "House Rules" do you play with? Sometimes we can be sticklers for the letter of the law that we forget who made it and why. Check out how Jesus handled the conflict of conscience in Luke 6:1-11.

I totally want you to listen to this bible study on Luke 5, but if you only read this description, know these two things. 1. Jesus made the most of every opportunity (and Luke 5 shows it). 2. There is a reason that The Gospel is called the "Good News." The Unseen are seen. The Sick are made well. The sinful are forgiven and called to follow Him. If you listen to this study and you think...