TGP West

The message reflects on Zechariah and Elizabeth's story in Luke 1:5-25; showing how God answers prayers in His perfect timing, blessing them with John the Baptist as part of His greater plan. It reminds us that God hears prayers, fulfills promises, and brings joy, urging us to trust His timing, live holy lives, and prepare others for Jesus' return. Christmas is a testament to God's love and faithf...

Christmas is the perfect time to share the Gospel, as it celebrates the hope and redemption brought by Jesus. It explains how Jesus, the eternal Word and light of the world, came to reveal God's love, fix humanity's brokenness, and offer salvation through His life, death, and resurrection. The message encourages believers to reflect this love by sharing the truth about Jesus with others, pointing...

Today's message explores the story of a blind man healed by Jesus, emphasizing themes of faith, persistence, and God's power. The blind man's recognition of Jesus as the "Son of David" and his relentless cries for healing demonstrates his deep faith, which Jesus honors by restoring his sight. This miracle not only transforms the man's life physically, socially, and spiritually but also glorifies G...

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Luke 18, where he contracts the Pharisee and the tax collector to show that true righteousness comes from humanity and reliance on God's mercy, not self-righteous actions. Through the tax collector's example, we learn that recognizing our need for God's grace, rather than comparing ourselves to others or trusting in our own moral efforts, is the way to be ju...

In this sermon, Jesus teaches the importance of consistent, tenacious prayer, using the parable of the widow and unjust judge to show how persistence n prayer prevents us from losing hope. He emphasizes that abiding in God and aligning our desires with His leads us to produce spiritual fruit that blesses others, reflecting God's goodness and love. Finally, Jesus reassures us that God's timing is p...

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Faith; Thanksgiving, Healing / Luke 17:11-19; Leviticus 13:45-46; Leviticus 13:1-8; Luke 8:24; Luke 9:49; Philippians 3:7-10 True faith is demonstrated through obedience to God’s Word, as seen in the story of the ten lepers who were healed when they followed Jesus' command. It reminds us that Jesus’ instructions always align with God’s law, and faith is reve...

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 17:1-4; Romans 7:18-19; Romans 12;1-2; Romans 14:13; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 18:21-22  The message encourages us to be vigilant against temptations and not lead others into sin. Jesus warns that causing others to stumble is serious, and Will reflects on his own failure to live up to this teaching. We are reminded of the importance of repentance, not just fo...

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 16:1-13; Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:36-37; Deuteronomy 15:7-8; Deuteronomy 23:19-20; Genesis 2:15; Proverbs 2:1-6;  Luke 16 invites us to see our finances and resources through the lens of God's Kingdom, using Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager to challenge how we live. It's not about dishonestly but about making wise, intentional decisions that refle...

The Other Parodical

Luke 15:1-2; Luke 15:11-24; Psalm 56:10; Psalm 56:13; Ephesians 2:8-9 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 14:25-35; Mark 1:17; Colossians 3:23-24  In today's sermon at TGP West, the focus is on the cost of discipleship as taught by Jesus in Luke 14:25-35. Jesus emphasizes that while salvation is a free gift, following Him requires significant sacrifice and devotion. He calls His followers to prioritize Him above all else and to be willing to bear their own...

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 14:1-24; 1 Samuel 16:7; James 4:6; Matthew 5:37; Matthew 28:18-20 In the sermon, Jesus confronts religious leaders for their focus on rigid legalism and pride, showing that God's standards, not human rules, determine what is acceptable.  He uses parables to expose their self-importance and lack of genuine love.  Jesus emphasizes the need for the need fo...

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke: 13:24-28; Luke 13:31-35; Romans 8:18; Romans 8:26-31 The sermon concludes Luke 13 by emphasizing Jesus' mission of salvation and the importance of a personal relationship with God over mere tradition.  It highlights Jesus' bold response to threats from Herod, illustrating God's sovereignty over all circumstances.  The message encourages believers to tr...

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 13:1-9; Leviticus 19:23-25; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 2:7-10; John 15:1-8; Isaiah 5:1-7; Romans 9:1-5; 2 Corinthians 7:10 

Baptism / Baptism; Salvation / Mark 1:4-5; Mark 1:7-8; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 3:20; Romans 3:21-24; John 14:25-26; Acts 2:14-21; Acts 2:37-40 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 12:49-59; Luke 2:14; Micah 7:6; Hosea 14:9; Jeremiah 9:12-14; Psalm 30:1-5 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 12:35-48; Exodus 12:11-13; Proverbs 24:30-34

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 12:1-12; Exodus 12:15-20; Acts 6:8-15; Acts 7:51-53