Lake Osborne Church

Ever since the glorious and stunning encounter of Jesus on the mountain of transfiguration, he sets his face towards Jerusalem and the cross which awaits him - the cross which makes every sad thing come untrue. And yet, as his disciples follow - do they really know the one whom they follow? Do they really know what they've signed up for? Do we today as the ones bearing the name of Christ? Luke...

After Christ and some of his disciples are together, with Moses, Elijah, and the voice of the Father, on the mountain of transfiguration, they are confronted with the realities of this world and the present spiritual battle which still rages. In a sense, we are too, as we live this side of mount Calvary yet we know the One who is with us. Tune in as Luke's Gospel continues to present this inco...

The transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain is one of the most glorious, instructive, yet mysterious moments in the life of our Savior. Not only does he bring along his closest followers in Peter, James, and John but is joined by Moses, Elijah, and the very voice of God the Father. What did it all mean then? What does it mean now? Tune in and meet Jesus, King of the Mountain.

Whether it's news networks or sports networks, we live in a world of talking heads with strong opinions. Watching things like world events or ball games, ourselves, we also form opinions as to what's going on. This helps set the stage for the dialogue between Jesus and his disciples in Luke 9:18-27, as they engage in a sort of "postgame commentary" fresh off the victory of miracu...

Jesus sends out twelve disciples, and shortly thereafter, feeds five thousand men with only five loaves of bread and two fish, and has twelve baskets of leftovers remaining. Do these numbers make your head spin yet? They say "the numbers don't lie" but with Jesus sometimes the numbers don't apply because after all he's God... Tune in and be amazed yet again by this Jesus and...

For the second consecutive Sunday, Pastor Adam examines Luke 8:40-56 and the incredible story of two people from very different walks of life - Jairus and an unnamed woman - who were united in their suffering, yet each desperate for the intervention of Jesus. Will they find what they seek?

In the increasing crowds that begin to surround Jesus, he encounters two people from very different walks of life - a distinguished, well-to-do man, and an unnamed woman - who are united through their commonality of suffering. Each comes to Jesus in their own way desperate for his intervention. Will they find what they seek? Tune in as Luke's Gospel continues to roar along with tale after tale...

The Jesus who can calm storms with merely his words (previous sermon) is the same Jesus in today's text who can cast out demons, too. The remarkable authority of Jesus the Son of God in this wild passage shows itself in how he rescues us, reigns over us, and reorients us. Tune in and experience this authority of Jesus for yourself.

The remarkable story of Jesus, asleep during a great storm, only to arise and calm it with a word, has much to teach us about his nature and the new life under his lordship we're called to. Listen in to hear how everyone from Jonah in the OT to Joe Montana in his 1989 Super Bowl heroics give us imagination for the One who commands even winds and water...

Kevin Costner stars in the iconic 1989 film, Field of Dreams and if we have imagination, it can pique our interest in an even greater story about a greater field, not of dreams, but of harvest - the story of the sower as told parabolically by Jesus. Tune in and listen as we continue to ponder Luke's Gospel.

What a scene it is when Jesus is invited to dinner in the house of Simon the Pharisee. If you've ever been in an awkward social setting, or if you've ever sinned (aka EVERYBODY) then you're not going to want to miss this. Tune in and let Jesus sweep you off your feet afresh.

A lesser known account of Jesus and his compassionate, miraculous power in the lesser known town of Nain gives us a picture worth a thousand words. Tune in and find yourself with the young man, the weeping woman, and the stunned crowd.

Luke 7:1-10 records the story of two vastly different approaches to Jesus and records his vastly different reactions to such approaches. There are the Jewish Elders and the Roman Centurion - and a lot in between, including the difference between religion and gospel. Tune in as Jesus continues to amaze.

In these few short verses we get a glimpse of Luke's version of The Beatitudes - teaching from Jesus on the blessed, dare we say happy, life. But though the verses are few, the implications are many, and just like the Gospel: down is often up, and up is often down. Tune in and allow the words of Jesus to cut through the noise and maybe, just maybe, find the purpose and contentment you're seeking.

If the original Easter was characterized by fear of the miraculous circumstances, the Monday after was one of bewilderment as evidenced by the reaction of those present in Matthew 28:11-20: The women running from the tomb. The guards trying to cover their own skin. The chief priests and elders concocting a bribe. The eleven remaining disciples now in the presence of the One to whom all authority o...

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Matthew 28:1-10 recounts the remarkable story of a terrifying angelic visit, an earthquake, the witness of two women, petrified Roman guards, and Christ's resurrection from the dead: the most important, significant event in human history. Tune in and see how faith and worship triumph and transforms us all into witnesses.

Luke 19:28-40 records Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the account which informs our celebration of Palm Sunday. Jesus "has need" in this text of a humble donkey's colt, his average-joe-disciples, and he has need of you...not because Jesus is incomplete, but rather because he desires to include us in the great drama of redemption and the incredible fellowship of God.

Jesus and the Pharisees clash over God's original intent for the Sabbath and in the encounters much is revealed about the burden-lifting rest the Gospel provides versus the heavy yoke of religion. Tune in and be reminded of the joy and wholeness found in the love of Christ.

When Jesus remarkably invites a socially despised tax collector named, Levi, to discipleship and in turn is invited to Levi's house for dinner we're given a glimpse at the effectiveness of Jesus's call; his focus on our future and not our pasts; and beautiful insight into his mission. Pull up a chair as we find ourselves having dinner at Levi's, with Jesus.

Jesus the carpenter's son, Jesus the synagogue teacher, Jesus the healer, and now Jesus the great angler? Jesus the one who tells Peter, the lifelong fisherman, to "let down his nets for a catch" just after Peter has returned from an all-night, empty fishing trip? Who is this Jesus and what is he calling Peter to? Tune in as we consider Luke 5:1-11, and consider the calling of this s...

The seaside town of Capernaum provides the perfect setting for Jesus to further reveal aspects of his glorious nature and gospel mission. Listen in as we consider his authoritative healing of a demon possessed man, his compassion for a sick woman, and his zeal for the lost seen in his tireless preaching, finding ourselves once again mesmerized by this Messiah.

It isn't likely the Foo Fighters had Luke 4:16-30 in mind when writing their hit song, "My Hero" from which the title of this sermon borrows, but... After all, when Jesus returns as a Rabbi, to Nazareth where he had grown up, one would think he'd receive a hero's welcome but that's where the story turns... Tune in as Pastor Adam walks through this interesting account and...

Just like it's "time" during this part of the year for spring training and baseball to start, it was "time" in the ministry of Jesus and providence of God for his temptation in the wilderness. But what are we to make of this account? How was such a thing possible? Was it real or merely an "exhibition" like these pre-season baseball games? Tune in as Pastor Adam wa...

What do the ministry of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus Christ himself, a long list of funny names, and the temptation of Jesus all have in common? They point us behind and ahead in redemptive history as Jesus "fulfills all righteousness" for us. Listen in as Pastor Adam continues to walk through the beautiful Gospel of Luke.

The one-of-a-kind character of John the Baptist came to prepare people for the arrival of Jesus Christ, but his ministry still speaks powerfully today. For though Christ has departed triumphantly back to Heaven, he will arrive again at the end of time. Were the people ready to receive him the first time around? Are we ready to receive him when he returns? Listen in as Pastor Adam continues to walk...