RUF at Kentucky

Jesus tells a famous story about what it looks like to sacrifice our time, money so that someone else can thrive. We look at the obstacles to love, characteristics of love and the engine of love.

Luke 9:18-36 - Jesus invites us into a life of self-denial. Nothing could be more counter-cultural; and yet there is not a greater need in our culture than sacrificial love. Much thanks to Les Newsom for his insights

What does it look like to wait on Jesus in the midst of pain and confusion? Luke 8:40-56 invites us to come to Jesus with our pain and to trust and follow our unhurried Savior. Sources: Luke commentary by Phil Ryken, and “kings cross” by Tim Keller

Luke 8:22-25- storms will reveal where our trust is. As Jesus calms the storm, we see theSavior hear the cry of his friends, address their fear and draw them to trust the one who spoke the world into being.

Luke 7:18-23; 36-50

Luke 6:1-11 - when was the last time your soul was at rest? Sabbath rest is Gods gift to his people. Why do we struggle to accept it? Special thanks to Phil Ryken and Brian Habig for their insights on this passage

Jesus’ miracles are not merely a display of his raw power, but they actually give us a picture of who he is and why he has come… to bring healing, salvation, and restoration. Much thanks to Phil Ryken and Les Newsom

1. How Satan Tempts 2. How Jesus Delivers

The savior has come! That is humbling, because it means we require saving, but it also frees us to stop pretending we have it together. Jesus came to save people who cannot save themselves! Source material: Michael Wilcock, Phil ryken, Elliott Everitt

Luke writes this Gospel so that we may have certainty regarding the good news of Jesus! Much credit due to Phil Ryken and Elliot Everitt

Each year we get to hear from our departing seniors as well as interns about how the Lord has worked in and through them during their time at UK... This is always such a bittersweet evening. Hearing testimonies of God's faithfulness while saying farewell to beloved students! Holden Huffman starts things off, Matthew Burton (5:36), Kari Sletten (7:59), Will Jeanette (11:59), John Wilkins (18:10), J...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. Guest speaker Mark Randle. We long to have control of our lives, but we live in a world where we are reminded daily that we truly do not know what tomorrow brings. What does it look like to acknowledge our frustration, while also trusting God? Ecclesiastes 3 shows a way forward

Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 gives us a picture of the futility of finding our significance in work, but also points us to joy and purpose in work.

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 - how do we relate to the things and people that bring us joy without putting our hopes in them? This passage discusses what it looks like to relate to pleasure! Note: this is the second in our Ecclesiastes series. #1 didn’t record. Sources: Kevin DeYoung, Nancy Guthrie, Matt Howell

What do you love most and what would it take for you to part with it? In Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to give up the person he loves most? Why would he do that and what does that have to do with our trust in God? We explore those questions here. Much credit due to Derek Kidner and Brian Sorgenfrei

Depression, anxiety and addiction have affected us all, whether we have dealt with them personally or know a loved one who has. Where do we turn for Hope? On Friday March 19, we had the pleasure of hearing pastor Robert Cunningham share about his own struggle with mental health. We also heard from his wife Abby a licensed therapist here in Lexington. Our hope and prayer is that this event would gi...

Genesis 17, 18 and 21 - Isaac’s long awaited birth serves as yet another reminder of Gods faithfulness and invitation into true joy and hope. Sources: Sydney Greidanus, Iain Duguid, Ben Robertson

Genesis 17:1-14 - So thankful to have Jared McClain guest teach for us as we continue our series through the Life of Abraham. Jared is the northside director for YL Lexington and a pastoral intern at Hope Presbyterian

How do you respond to the pain in your life? How does God? Genesis 16 gives us a glimpse into the answers to these questions. Very grateful to Iain Duguid and Ben Robertson fo... Much of this sermon owes credit to their insights!

Throughout Scripture those who know and trust God also have questions and doubts. Abraham, like you and I, struggled to believe God would care for him and provide for him. How do we come to God with these? How does God respond? Genesis 15 helps us tackle these questions. Sources: Iain Duguid, Les Newsom

Genesis 13:1-18. How do we relate to our belongings, time, and gifts? How can we own and be generous with them without being owned by them? As Abraham and Lot separate we get two pictures of how to live. By faith vs by sight. Sources: Iain Duguid and Derek Kidner

How do you respond to the grace of God? Gen 13:1-4 gives us a little glimpse of what it looks like to respond to God's kindness by turning to him with our sin. Source Material: Gordon Wenham, Ben Robertson and Derek Kidner

Genesis 12:10-20 - Abraham’s failure and God’s faithfulness. Source material: Derek Kidner, Nate Shurden

Genesis 11:27-12:9 - How do we trust God when the journey we are on takes a detour we didn't plan or the path seems unclear? This semester, we are looking at this question as we study the life of Abraham in Genesis. The same God that makes lavish promises to Abraham makes and keeps promises to his children today. What does it look like to live in light of these promises? Source Material: Iain Dugu...

Matthew 7:1-6 - Source Material: Dallas Willard, Dan Doriani