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Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in studying Luke 3:23-4:13 to consider what is the nature of temptation, trials, and how Jesus responded to Satan's temptations in the wilderness when He was isolated, tired and hungry. May you be encouraged that Jesus identifies with our human condition and triumphed over temptation by trusting His Father, resting in His identity, and waiting to be exalted. Examples of q...

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in studying Luke 3:1-22, and as we do, may we see how repentance and faith in Christ changes our lives in practical ways. Sermon Outline: Repentance and faith in Christ changes our lives in practical ways. (All CSB unless noted)  Repentance is required (1-6). o Of the powerful and the powerless. o Of the religious and the irreligious.  Repentance is practical (vv. 7-14)...

Let's study Luke 2:41-52 with Pastor Andrew Arthur to explore how cultivating gospel-oriented rhythms, curiosity, and obedience enables us to grow in grace by reinforcing our place in God’s story. Outline: Cultivating Gospel-Oriented Rhythms (vv. 41-42) Cultivating Gospel-Oriented Curiosity (vv. 43-47) Cultivating Gospel-Oriented Obedience (vv. 48-52) Questions and concepts addressed during this t...

We have in Luke 2:25-40 God revealing another new layer of His plan to Jesus' parents (and you and I). Much of the passage reads like an advent passage with Jesus the Messiah somehow bringing consolation, peace, light, redemption–the warm and wonderful Jesus the world is happy to celebrate at Christmas. However, we have in the middle of this passage the first negative note to the Christmas narrati...

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in studying Luke 2:8-20 from our Hallows Wallingford Expression. This passage begins by moving the scene away from the baby Jesus born in a manger to shepherds working outside of Bethlehem It is the is the lowly shepherds who are chosen to be the first recipients of a wondrous message: a Savior is born who will bring peace for the people of God. Overwhelmed by this glorio...

Join Pastor Mark Smith from our Hallows West Seattle Expression in studying Luke 2:8-20. This passage begins by moving the scene away from the baby Jesus born in a manger to shepherds working outside of Bethlehem It is the is the lowly shepherds who are chosen to be the first recipients of a wondrous message: a Savior is born who will bring peace for the people of God. Overwhelmed by this glorious...

Study Luke 2:1-7 with Pastor Andrew Arthur to see that God's earthly decrees serve eternal designs; He is sovereign over every inconvenience, and that, ultimately, God's eternal designs serve everlasting joy!

As we continue into the Advent season, may you find great joy in studying today's passage–Luke 1:67-80–with Pastor Andrew Arthur and considering how peace arises when we find our place in the purposes of God. As people who can struggle with anxiety that comes from feeling purposeless or aimless (particularly in this long pandemic season), let us see how the role of the Holy Spirit, the story of re...

As we begin the Advent season, our study of Luke serves us well in this next Sunday passage as we consider how God’s great mercy silences unbelief, enabling faith to speak and spread hope. So if you, or those around you, are finding it difficult to find hope today, join Pastor Andrew Arthur in recalling and celebrating the good news that Jesus' coming brings to sinners and sufferers alike as seen...

As we begin the Advent season, our study of Luke serves us well in this next Sunday passage as we consider how God’s great mercy silences unbelief, enabling faith to speak and spread hope. So if you, or those around you, are finding it difficult to find hope today, join Pastor Mark Smith in recalling and celebrating the good news that Jesus' coming brings to sinners and sufferers alike as seen in...

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in studying our next passage in our series in the Gospel of Luke. Luke 1:46-56 captures Mary’s response to the work of God in her life. Mary is humbled to be used by God in such a powerful way and rejoices in the work He promises to do through her and the Child, Jesus, in her womb. Mary’s humble and joyous response to God’s blessing reminds us of God’s power to break thro...

Join Pastor Mark Smith in studying our next passage in our series in the Gospel of Luke. Luke 1:46-56 captures Mary’s response to the work of God in her life. Mary is humbled to be used by God in such a powerful way and rejoices in the work He promises to do through her and the Child, Jesus, in her womb. Mary’s humble and joyous response to God’s blessing reminds us of God’s power to break through...

Listen to Sunday's sermon from our West Seattle Expression Pastor, Mark Smith, as we continue our study into Luke 1:39-45. As you listen, may you be encouraged to press into and embody the gift of Christ-Centered community. Eager for support in the task head, Mary follows the angel’s encouragement and goes to visit Elizabeth. Upon arriving, the child in Elizabeth’s womb jumps for joy. Filled with...

Listen to Sunday's sermon by Stephen Searles, our Hallows Church Planter in Residence, as we continue our study into Luke 1:39-45. As you listen, may you be encouraged to press into and embody the gift of Christ-Centered community. Eager for support in the task head, Mary follows the angel’s encouragement and goes to visit Elizabeth. Upon arriving, the child in Elizabeth’s womb jumps for joy. Fill...

Continue our study of the Gospel of Luke with Pastor Andrew Arthur and witness the power of God on behalf of His people in today's passage, Luke 1:26-38. Through Mary, a lowly woman living on the outskirts of the Roman Empire, God brings the salvation of the world. Nothing is impossible for our God–the One who dismantles our small and short-sighted dreams to draw us into the bigger Story He is tel...

Continue our study of the Gospel of Luke with Pastor Jeff Hundley and witness the power of God on behalf of His people in today's passage, Luke 1:26-38. Through Mary, a lowly woman living on the outskirts of the Roman Empire, God brings the salvation of the world. Nothing is impossible for our God–the One who dismantles our small and short-sighted dreams to draw us into the bigger Story He is tell...

Disgrace. Unfulfilled desires. The struggle to remain devoted to God in the midst of waiting. All of these are hard, yet inevitable, experiences that each one of us must face at times. Join us this Sunday to worship together, encourage one another, and see how God provides hope to two people, Zechariah and Elizabeth, who struggled with barrenness for years though they remained devoted to God and p...

The Gospel of Luke was written to a "Theophilus" who was evidently insecure in his faith. He needed to be reassured that the story of Jesus that he heard was true and still powerful enough to bear the weight of his life. Although Luke dedicated this written story of Jesus to Theophilus, we'll quickly see that it is a story for all of us– for we all struggle with various insecurities that can only...

The Gospel of Luke was written to a "Theophilus" who was evidently insecure in his faith. He needed to be reassured that the story of Jesus that he heard was true and still powerful enough to bear the weight of his life. Although Luke dedicated this written story of Jesus to Theophilus, we'll quickly see that it is a story for all of us– for we all struggle with various insecurities that can only...

As we come to the end of our Sunday sermon series, "When Mess Meets Mercy," one can't help but wonder how God's mercy can possibly meet God's people in their created mess. 1 Samuel 31 leads us to a sad scene–Israel's first chosen king, Saul, dying with a crumbling kingdom in a humiliating spectacle. And yet, we know this isn't the end of Israel's story nor ours. As you listen today, may you be enc...

As we come to the end of our Sunday sermon series, "When Mess Meets Mercy," one can't help but wonder how God's mercy can possibly meet God's people in their created mess. 1 Samuel 31 leads us to a sad scene–Israel's first chosen king, Saul, dying with a crumbling kingdom in a humiliating spectacle. And yet, we know this isn't the end of Israel's story nor ours. As you listen today, may you be enc...

When the bottom drops out, can we find strength and encouragement? This is the question that David had to ask after being rescued from an impossible situation only to face another seemingly crueler trial. Join us for a study of 1 Samuel 30 today to see how strength and encouragement can be found in the good news of God’s presence, providence, victory, and grace.

When the bottom drops out, can we find strength and encouragement? This is the question that David had to ask after being rescued from an impossible situation only to face another seemingly crueler trial. Join us for a study of 1 Samuel 30 today to see how strength and encouragement can be found in the good news of God’s presence, providence, victory, and grace.

Life is messy, and many messes are those of our own making. We wind up stuck and can’t get out of them on our own. This is essentially the problem David is facing at the start of this Sunday's Scripture focus in 1 Samuel 29. So what can we learn from David's choices and situation? What hope is there for us when we find ourselves stuck in messes of our own making?

Sometimes history sounds more like a chapter out of The Lord of the Rings then real life, and we find one such account in our study of 1 Samuel this week. Join us this Sunday in person or via our YouTube livestream as we study together 1 Samuel 28–Saul's interaction with the witch of Endor and consider how the gospel addresses our fears. Mark Smith | West Seattle Expression