One Thing Is Necessary (Luke 10:38-42)

Scripture Text: Luke 10:38-42 One Thing Is Necessary (MP3) One Thing Is Necessary (Sermon Text) Introduction In the middle of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount found in the Gospel According to Matthew, Jesus made two main statements. He told His disciples to not focus on the things we care so much from this earth (e.g. …

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The Cost of Being A Disciple (Luke 14:25-33)

  Scripture Text: Luke 14:25-33 The Cost of Being A Disciple (MP3) The Cost of Being A Disciple (Sermon Text) Introduction What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? That might sound a bit strange. You probably thought the invitation to follow Jesus is open and free to anyone who will accept …

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Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead (Luke 24:1-12)

Scripture Text: Luke 24:1-12 Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead (MP3) Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead (Sermon Text) Introduction Happy Resurrection Sunday! Jesus is not dead. He is not in the grave. He is alive, indeed! We want to believe that there is more to this life. We want to …

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Is There Room for the Savior? (Luke 2:1-14)

Scripture Text: Luke 2:1-14 Is There Room for the Savior? (MP3) Is There Room for the Savior? (Sermon Text) Introduction Are you ready for Christmas? Do you have your Christmas list? Have you checked it twice? Have you gotten your shopping done? Have you scheduled the parties and the family time? Will there be much …

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Why are You Sleeping? (Luke 22:39-46)

Scripture Text: Luke 22:39-46 Why are You Sleeping? (MP3) Why are You Sleeping? (Sermon Text) Introduction It is Palm Sunday. This is the day the Church celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. On this day, almost two thousand years ago, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem riding on a donkey amongst the …

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Are You Bothering God? (Luke 18:1–8)

Scripture Text: Luke 18:1–8 Are You Bothering God? (MP3) Are You Bothering God? (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we looked at the most famous prayer of all, the Lord’s Prayer, or as I suggested, the Disciples’ Prayer. In the middle of the most famous sermon of all, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about …

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37)

Scripture Text: Luke 10:25-37 Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (MP3) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Sermon Text) Introduction In 1968, the first national broadcast of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood appeared on television with a theme song called “Won't You Be My Neighbor?” It began like this: It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day …

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