Sermons

Two disciples leave Jerusalem carrying disappointment and unanswered questions. Along the road, a stranger joins them, walks with them, and begins to make sense of everything through the Scriptures. When they sit down to eat and the bread is broken, their eyes are opened. It was Jesus with them the whole time. This is a powerful story from Luke where resurrection faith takes shape in quiet, unexpe...

Only Luke records the conversation between the two thieves. One mocks Jesus; the other pleads for mercy: “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus answers, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.” It’s a stunning moment — in the midst of agony, Jesus offers grace. The condemned man becomes the first to enter heaven through the crucified King’s promise.

At the Last Supper, Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to His disciples: “This is my body, given for you.” Luke’s account emphasizes the gift language of grace — “for you.” The supper is not merely remembrance; it is participation in the covenant Jesus seals with His own blood. The Passover becomes the new Exodus meal, pointing back to the redemption from Egypt and forward to...

Step into one of the most powerful and unexpected moments of Palm Sunday. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds celebrate a coming King. Palms wave. Voices rise. Hope fills the air. But in the middle of the celebration, something startling happens. Jesus stops… and weeps. In this message, “The King Who Weeps,” we explore Luke 19:28–44 and discover a side of Jesus that is often overlooked. His tear...

In this message, we follow a man who was overlooked, judged, and far from God by every outward measure. Yet Jesus saw him, called him by name, and chose to meet with him. It’s a powerful reminder that the gospel is for everyone, even those we would least expect, and maybe even for the parts of ourselves we’d rather keep hidden. Zacchaeus climbed a tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus. What he did...

In Luke 13:10–17, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath when He notices a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years, crippled by a spirit and unable to stand up straight. She never asks for help. Yet Jesus sees her, calls her forward, and declares, “Woman, you are set free from your disability.” With a touch, she immediately stands upright and begins praising God. Not everyone ce...

In Luke’s account of the Transfiguration, Jesus’ face shines with divine glory as Moses and Elijah appear beside Him. But their conversation reveals something deeper. They speak about Jesus’ “departure,” a word that literally means Exodus. In this moment, we see the true mission of Jesus. He is not simply heading toward death in Jerusalem. He is leading a new Exodus, delivering His people from sin...

Death feels final. We soften the language. We avoid the topic. We try to keep it at a distance. But when it comes close, it exposes how little control we really have. In Luke 7, Jesus walks into a small town called Nain and meets a funeral procession at the gate. A widow has lost her only son. Everything about the scene says the story is over. And then Jesus steps forward. This Lenten message expl...

Jesus’ mission begins with grace that offends our expectations. In Gospel of Luke 4, Jesus stands in His hometown synagogue in Nazareth and reads from the prophet Book of Isaiah, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.” At first, the crowd marvels. This is Joseph’s son. One of their own. But when Jesus makes it clear that this good news is not only...

Jesus tells a sobering parable from Luke 16:19–31 about a rich man and Lazarus. A man who had everything overlooks a man who had nothing. After death, their situations are completely reversed: the unseen are honored, the comfortable are confronted, and eternity reveals what truly mattered all along. This message invites us to wrestle with hard questions about wealth, compassion, pride, and what it...

Jesus tells a story about a dishonest manager that makes many of us uncomfortable. Why would Jesus end a story by praising someone who acted dishonestly? In this message, we dig into Luke 16:1–9 and discover that Jesus isn’t endorsing dishonesty, but pointing to something deeper: urgency, clarity about the future, and how we use what’s been entrusted to us right now. This parable confronts our ten...

What does it really mean to be "lost"? We often think of lostness as taking a wrong turn or wandering far from home. But in this message from our "Storyteller" series, we dive into Jesus' most famous parable—the Prodigal Son—to discover that lostness can take many forms

What if the thing you’re chasing for peace is actually stealing it from you? In Luke 12, Jesus tells a story about a man whose problem wasn’t lack, but abundance. The Parable of the Rich Fool exposes a lie many of us quietly believe: If I can just get a little more, then I’ll finally be okay. In this message, “The Folly of More,” Jesus warns us that life is not measured by what we own, but by who...

What does it really mean to love your neighbor? In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan—a story so familiar it can feel safe, yet so confronting it refuses to leave us unchanged. In a world surrounded by need, we learn how to manage it, categorize it, and often distance ourselves from it. But Jesus tells a story that disrupts those instincts. This message explores how compa...

Jesus begins His ministry of storytelling by describing how His stories work. The Parable of the Sower is a map of the heart—showing that the difference between fruitfulness and barrenness is not in the seed but in the soil. The Word of God is generous, freely scattered, even on hardened paths and thorny ground. Yet not every heart receives it. Some are distracted, others hardened, and still other...

To ordinary workers in a silent field, heaven bursts forth with the announcement of Jesus’ birth: “Good news of great joy for all people.” The message transforms their fear into joy, sending them running to witness the newborn Savior. The shepherds respond by glorifying God and sharing what they had seen and heard. Their joy becomes proclamation. Advent invites us into the same response, letting t...

More than receiving information, God's word is about stepping forward in trust, even when the path is unclear. Obedience becomes an act of worship and participation in God’s mission.

God’s promises often arrive quietly, breaking into ordinary lives at unexpected moments. Zechariah and Elizabeth had long lived with disappointment, their prayers for a child seeming unanswered. Yet into their waiting, God spoke—promising not only a son, but the beginning of His redemptive work through John, the one who would prepare the way for the Messiah.

Faith isn't just for Sundays; it's practiced in apologies, thank-yous, dinner blessings, and how we respond to frustration. We’ll explore the "micro-moments" where faith shapes our daily interactions at home. Scripture: Colossians 3:12–17 Reflection Question: What small, everyday moments in your home can become opportunities to live out your faith?

From the youngest child to the wisest elder, every member of your household has a part to play in its spiritual life. This week empowers everyone to live and speak their faith boldly, starting right where they are. Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8 Reflection Question: How can you empower every voice in your home to contribute to its spiritual vibrancy?

Hospitality is not about impressing others but about welcoming them. Together, we’ll explore how opening your home—even when things aren’t perfect—can become a powerful expression of love and faith that mirrors God’s own welcoming heart. Scripture: Hebrews 13:1–8 Reflection Question: Who might God be inviting you to welcome into your home this week, even in a small way?

The early church grew not just in sanctuaries, but around tables, sharing meals, stories, and life. We’ll explore how your dinner table can become a vibrant space for meaningful conversation, laughter, and discipleship.

Jesus didn't teach a polished prayer performance; He taught us to pray with realness, persistence, and childlike honesty. Discover how genuine, even "messy" prayers in your home can build profound intimacy with God. Scripture: Luke 11:1–13 Reflection Question: What would it look like for prayer in your home to be less perfect and more real?

Moses’ ancient words remind us that God desires to be central in our daily lives, not just in sacred spaces. Your home isn't a spiritual sideline; it's holy ground where faith takes root. We’ll also have a chance to sign up to sponsor a family in Ethiopia through HopeChest, making a direct household-to-household connection. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9 Reflection Question: How can you intentional...

We kick off the series with a story of radical welcome and transformation—the Ethiopian eunuch’s journey from outsider to beloved child of God through baptism. This weekend, we’ll also connect this story of belonging to our global mission through our partnership with HopeChest Ethiopia. Scripture: Acts 8:26–40 Reflection Question: Where in your life have you experienced an unexpected welcome that...