Verse by Verse with Pastor Kenn Hucks

In Luke 16:16-18, Jesus declares that the Law and Prophets ended with John the Baptist, after whom the kingdom of God is preached. John pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God. Jesus affirms the Law’s permanence and teaches that divorce and remarriage constitute adultery, calling people back to God’s original design for lifelong, one-flesh marriage rooted in Genesis 2.

Jesus told a story about a dishonest manager who cleverly made friends before losing his job. Jesus said we should use money wisely to help others and prepare for heaven. Be faithful in small things. You cannot serve God and money at the same time. God sees our hearts.

Pastor Kenn's sermon on Luke 15:11-32 (Prodigal Son) highlights God's pursuing love for sinners. Both the rebellious younger son and the self-righteous older son are lost. The Father runs to welcome the repentant with full restoration and joy. The gospel offers hope: no one is too far gone, and no one is good enough without grace.

Verse by Verse study of First Samuel 10:18-chp 11

Jesus shares parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, showing heaven’s great joy over one repentant sinner. God actively seeks and values the lost, going to extreme lengths—including Christ’s death—to rescue us. Repentance brings heavenly celebration.

Saul, a tall handsome Benjaminite, searches for lost donkeys. God directs Samuel to anoint him king. Samuel privately anoints Saul, gives confirming signs, and the Spirit comes upon him. Saul tells no one about the kingship.

Have you considered the way Jesus described being His disciple? Salvation is free to receive but will cost you everything to live it out. There is no such thing as cheap grace...only disciples who refused to pay the cost.

The people of Israel had turned away from God. Samuel told them to return to God with all their hearts, throw away their idols, and serve only Him. When they did, God helped them win a big battle against their enemies. They set up a special stone called “Ebenezer” to remember that God helped them. Later, the people demanded a king like other nations. God warned them it was a mistake, but they stil...

**Pentecost 2026 Sermon Summary** This Pentecost message connects the Old Testament feasts to Jesus’ work: Passover (His death), First Fruits (His resurrection), and the Feast of Weeks/Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the Church harvest). It emphasizes that the true purpose of Pentecost and the Church is soul harvest — empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach people with...

In Luke 14:12-24, Jesus teaches true hospitality and humility at a Pharisee’s dinner. Instead of inviting people who can repay you, invite the poor, crippled, lame, and blind — you will be rewarded at the resurrection. The Parable of the Great Banquet shows many reject God’s invitation with lame excuses, so the invitation goes to outsiders. Jesus warns that the originally invited (Israel) will mis...

This Mother’s Day sermon from Luke 14:1-11 contrasts the pride and self-exaltation of the Pharisees with the humility Jesus teaches. Using the healing on the Sabbath and the parable of choosing seats at a wedding feast, the message warns that pride leads to destruction while humility brings honor. It calls believers to put others first — just as Jesus did on the cross — and make Him the center of...

First Samuel 2: Hannah offers a powerful prayer of praise, rejoicing in God’s reversal of her situation and subtly shading her rival Peninnah. She celebrates God’s holiness, sovereignty, and justice. Meanwhile, Eli’s sons Hophni and Phinehas corrupt the priesthood by greedily taking offerings by force and committing immorality. Eli weakly rebukes them but fails to stop the evil. God sends a prophe...

**Description:** This sermon explores Jesus’ powerful declaration: “And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” The pastor emphasizes the need for a Kingdom mindset, contrasting worldly perspectives with Jesus’ fearless obedience, sovereign control over His destiny, and tender love for Jerusalem. Drawing from the Pharisees’ warning about Herod, Jesus’ respons...

The first chapter of 1 Samuel introduces a difficult time in Israel’s history through the story of Hannah. Elkanah, from the hill country of Ephraim, had two wives: Peninnah, who had children, and Hannah, who was barren. Every year the family went to Shiloh to worship, where Peninnah cruelly mocked Hannah for not having children. Deeply distressed, Hannah prayed bitterly at the tabernacle and made...

- **The Kingdom of God is Radical Transformation**: Jesus compares it to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a great tree and to leaven that permeates all the dough — an invasive, irresistible change worked by the Holy Spirit when Jesus rules in a person’s life. - **Enter Through the Narrow Door**: Jesus urges us to “strive” (agonize with intention and intensity) to enter the narrow door, which is...

Ruth 3&4 In Ruth 3, Naomi, seeking security for Ruth, instructs her to approach Boaz at the threshing floor after he finishes eating. Following Naomi’s guidance, Ruth humbly uncovers Boaz’s feet and lies down, symbolically submitting to his protection and requesting him as kinsman-redeemer. Startled at midnight, Boaz blesses Ruth for her loyalty and virtue, promising to redeem her if the nearer re...

Why do bad things happen to people? In Luke 13, some people told Jesus about bad events. Roman soldiers had killed some Galileans while they were worshiping. Another time, a tower in Siloam fell and killed 18 people. The crowd wondered if these people were worse sinners and were being punished by God. Jesus said no. Bad things can happen to anyone in our broken world. We never know when our life m...

In Ruth chapter 2, Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem during the harvest. Ruth goes to glean grain and providentially ends up in the field of Boaz, a wealthy relative of Naomi’s late husband. Boaz notices her, learns of her loyalty to Naomi, and shows her great kindness by offering protection, extra grain, and a meal. Ruth works diligently and returns home with a generous amount of barley. Naomi i...

Luke 12 e

Ruth 1(Judges 21)

Colossians 1:15-23

2Cor 5:20

Luke 12 35-48

Judges 17&18

Luke 12 part b