TICF Sermons

Luke Baldwin on Luke 22:39-54. It's Jesus last night of freedom and he chooses to spend it with his followers and his Father. While Jesus' contemplates his father's will, his disciples are asleep. Jesus does what we all find so hard. He chooses obedience to God.

Sean Lashell on Luke 21:5-36: In a day and age when we're surrounded by war and insurrection...what do Jesus words about the end times mean to us today?

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 20:1-8. The entire Gospel message hinges on Jesus authority. In whose authority does he doe all these things? Jesus doesn't answer but instead gives us a template by which to judge God's authority against this world's authority.

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 19:28-44. When an unpredictable king rides an unpredictable beast into an unpredictable city, you never know what will happen.

Jeff Hendrix on Isaiah 55:1-13. In this prophetic announcement of God's kingdom we find not only the invitation to partake in the abundance of God's salvation message, but also an invitation to participate in the fulfillment of that message.

Jeff Hendrix on 2 Kings 4:38-44. When it comes to service in the local church, God can take our scarce resources and turn them into abundance.

Luke Baldwin on Luke 16:19-31 The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. It's not about being rich or being poor when it comes to the Kingdom of God. It's whether you love money or you love God.

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 15: In this passage we see Jesus give us three parables about the importance of seeking out the lost in our world and celebrating in their return. (Sorry, there is a glitch in the recording during the scripture reading. The reading is Luke 15:1-10)

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 14:15-24: In this passage, Jesus' give us a parable about a great feast that is thrown but no one shows up. What should we be doing to prepare for the Great Banquet in the Kingdom of God.

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 12:49-59. In the final verses of Luke chapter 12 we hear a very different message from Jesus. He reminds us that he did not come to bring peace but instead, division. He wants to watch the world burn.

Eli Moyer on Luke 9:1-6, 10-20 . Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Jeff Hendrix on Ephesians 1:15-23 . In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul acknowledges their strong faith and love but prays for them to grow in hope. This hope comes from understanding God's calling, the riches of his inheritance, and the incomparable greatness of his power. By relying on the Holy Spirit and recognizing Christ's authority over all things, believers can live with a transfor...

Marcus Figueiredo on Luke 7:11-17 . Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke In this moving story, Jesus Christ stands as a beacon of compassion and power. Jesus not only reveals His ability to conquer death but also showcases His deep empathy for the suffering. As we reflect on this miraculous encounter, we are invited to place our trust in the One who holds power over life and death, offering h...

Eli Moyer on Luke 6:1-11 Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke Jesus confronts the Pharisees' strict Sabbath interpretations, demonstrating through his actions (like healing the man with a withered hand) that mercy and doing good supersede legalistic restrictions. Christian ethics involve more than just outward obedience to rules; it's about embodying God's love and holiness in eve...

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 5:17-26 . Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke A paralyzed man’s friends, desperate to bring him to Jesus for healing, lower him through a roof to the rabbi’s feet. Jesus, seeing their faith, first forgives the man's sins. Then, demonstrating his authority to both forgive sins and heal infirmities, commands him to rise from his cot. The miracle offers a profound demon...

Eli Moyer on Luke 4:1-15 . Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke Jesus and Satan do single combat in the wilderness. It’s an epic showdown for the fate of humanity. Jesus' responses to temptation—rooted in Scripture and faith—provide timeless lessons for facing our daily struggles. Jesus' victory underscores the power of relying on God's Word to navigate life's challenges, offe...

Tony Hanmer on Luke 3:1-22; 4:1-30, 31-44 . Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke John the Baptist had one mission: to prepare the way for Jesus. His role in connecting the Old and New Testaments, his unique ministry, confrontational preaching, and the ultimate sacrifice he made make him one of the most memorable characters in the Bible. His story invites reflection on how our spiritual paths...

Marcus Figueiredo on Luke 1:26-38 . Series: Snapshots of Jesus: Taken by Luke The angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary with an unsettling announcement: she is going to conceive a child who is not only going to be the Saviour of Israel but the Son of God. --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Tony Hanmer on 1 John 5:13-21 . Series: 1 John—Life in God’s Love Our final message in our 1 John series. "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know th...

Anand Mahadevan on Genesis 16 . Anand Mahadevan is a founding council member of The Gospel Coalition India and an author, pastor and business journalist. He planted and leads  New City Church  in Mumbai. His book  Grace of God and Flaws of Men  was published by Lifeway in 2018. --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Jeff Hendrix on 1 John 5:6-12 . Series: 1 John—Life in God’s Love God has given us eternal life in his Son, and offered solid testimony to believe in his name: Christ's baptism in water, his blood shed on the cross, and the witness of the indwelling Holy Spirit. --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Eli Moyer on 1 John 5:1-5 . Series: 1 John—Life in God’s Love All who are born of God face a triple threat against our souls: the world, the flesh, and the devil. How can we stand against such powerful enemies? John reminds us that victory comes through our faith in Christ, who has conquered. --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia...

Jeff Hendrix on 1 John 4:7-21 . Series: 1 John—Life in God’s Love The essence of God is a mystery, but he has shown us that he is love. How could we doubt it after the gift of his Son? God not only wants us to live without fear as we anticipate the final judgment, we wants to perfect his love in us as we learn to love one another. --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred...

Eli Moyer on 1 John 4:1-6 . Series: 1 John—Life in God’s Love The spirits of darkness constantly probe the church’s defenses, seeking to lure her away from life in God. And there’s one doctrine they are focussed on undermining: the glorious truth that Jesus is God come in the flesh. Healthy Christian communities exercise discernment together, keeping close to the Good Shepherd. --- Tbilisi Interna...

Tony Hanmer on Philippians 1:6. Series: Art and Faith “He who began a good work in you,” Paul assures us, “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Our perfection in glory echoes backwards from the future and rings over our lives now. For it is God himself who is changing us. He is the potter; we are the clay. And though the work of change seems slow and painful, God is carefully s...