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Luke 18 | Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem. Luke tells us many stories of Jesus as He passes through Jericho. Today, Luke highlights three stories that challenge our value system. What are the requirements of God's Kingdom anyway?

Today we continue to dive into the original story of Jesus' birth. Turns out so much of what we know about this story comes from movies and your grandmother's nativity set. Join us today as we set the record straight from the Gospel According to Matthew.

Today we tell the story of Jesus on His first birthday. Like, the stories out of the Bible, and try to correct in our minds all the errant lyrics from all our favorite Christmas songs and movies. Turns out there is less to the story than all those carols tell us about!

Luke 18 | Today Jesus teaches us again on persistent prayer. There is injustice in the world. We see it. God sees it. But what are we to do about it?

Have you ever wondered what it truly means when everything changes in the blink of an eye? Pastor Ron masterfully unpacks Jesus' teachings about the kingdom of God and the day of the Lord, drawing from Luke 17 and weaving together powerful Old Testament parallels of Noah, Lot, and Moses. Through vivid storytelling, he reveals how God's kingdom isn't about spotting signs or predicting dates, but ra...

This exploration of Luke 17 challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to live as people who have been bought with a price. We're confronted with Jesus' radical teaching about servanthood—not the modern idea of being appreciated for our work, but the ancient reality of belonging completely to someone else. The historical context reveals something profound: in the ancient world, slavery wasn't...

Discover the Transformative Power of the Gospel of Luke! Join us as we explore the Gospel of Luke, a detailed account of Jesus' life and teachings. Written by Luke, a Greek physician, this Gospel offers insights into Jesus' significance for all cultures. Dive into the parables of lost and found, lessons on generosity, and the importance of forgiveness. Timestamped Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction t...

Luke 16 | 🎯 What does true Kingdom generosity look like? Join Pastor Ron as he unpacks Jesus' challenging parables about wealth and generosity from Luke 16. Through powerful stories of rich men, poor men, and dishonest managers, discover how generosity isn't about the amount - it's about reflecting God's kingdom in everything we do. Ready to transform your perspective on giving? This message will...

Luke 13 | After Jesus heals again on the sabbath, He continues to speak to the amazed crowds about the Kingdom of God. He uses everyday objects to change the way the people think about who God is and how His Kingdom works!

Luke 12 | As Jesus continues His journey towards a cross in Jerusalem, He continues to forcefully call us forward. You will be called on to be counted among Jesus' followers. And you will have an answer for the questions you will be asked. That is good news that God does the work in us.

Luke 11 | Jesus continues to hit His disciples hard, and us, too. He is challenging us. Previous weeks, Jesus has been telling us that generosity is the sign of a transformed heart and life. Today, we find out why. It is all about what you are trusting in.

Luke 11 | As Jesus heals a mute man, the crowd has a host of reactions. Makes sense. People are very peopley. But, Jesus is having none of it and has some really hard words for them. He wants people to be changed by their time with God.

Luke 10 | While Jesus was traveling in Judea, Martha invited Jesus to be her guest. Petty cool to be hosting such an important rabbi! But, there is so much to do. And Martha has help who isn't helping. But, Jesus won't intervene on her behalf.

Luke 10 | While Jesus was teaching, He was challenged by an expert in the Law of Moses. No problem -- it was a standard rabbinical question. But, then the guy doubles down on the question to justify his way of life. Jesus won't pull punches on this guy.

Luke 10 | Jesus has pointed His life to Jerusalem and a cross. His words get a bit harder each day. Today, Jesus is going to send out 72 more disciples, just like He sent the 12. They come back with joy, for sure! But, what should their joy be in?

Luke 9 | Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus is instructing His followers about what it means to interact with those whom a society (or even His followers) may consider "outsiders". Are they our enemy? What is Jesus' expectations of those the disciples consider "outsiders"? How does that compare to Jesus' expectations of those who declare themselves forever aligned with...

Luke 9 | Jesus comes off His mountain top experience to find His disciples in a quandry. They could not help a dad who needed a demon cast out of his son. I mean, what parent hasn't asked for that! Jesus was upset with the disciples. But, why? Good question!

Luke 9 | Today, Peter, James and John go with Jesus to pray on a mountain. They could hardly keep their eyes open, when Jesus' clothes flashed and His face change! Then, two guys for the Old Testament show up! Rather than listen to the conversation, Peter makes his own plan.

Luke 9 | Today, everything changes. Jesus has been getting even more popular as the days go on. Everyone thinks they are following the Messiah, but Jesus has kept it in His actions, not His words. Today that changes, and Jesus reveals the plan.

Luke 9 | Today, Jesus is ready to try out His students. He is going to send them out to the work that He has been doing. Seems weird, but Jesus isn't going to be around forever. He must replace Himself to carry the message to the next generations.

Luke 8 | Jesus gets back from His retreat with His disciples to discover the crowds are waiting for Him. Huge, crushing, and needy crowds. Luke tells about two from the crowd that were just that much more desperate than the rest.

Luke 8 | Jesus and the disciples get to the other side of the Sea of Galilee to find a man naked and living in the tombs! Crazy! and he was. He was not in his right mind. But there was a good reason for that. He was also carrying around a bunch of demons and well. And, not the good kind!

Luke 8 | Jesus decides to load up the disciples in a boat and sail to the other side of Lake Galilee. And, of course something bad happens! A storm tries to drown the whole crew. But, the disciples didn't quite understand the One they were following. Not yet.