Sermons from May 2022

Jesus frequently calls us to right hearing. He calls us to hear and respond to his words. So we must ask, “Am I a good hearer?” This sermon examines the parable of the lamp and is a call for us to hear and act upon the good news of the King and his kingdom. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. Passage: Luke 8:16-21

In the most well-known of Jesus’ teaching styles and perhaps the most well-known parable, we consider the spread and the reception of the message of the kingdom of God. In this parable, we’re encouraged to both see the word of God go forth and to be sure we are hearing properly in response to the words of life. Passage: Luke 8:4-15

As the good news of the kingdom of God goes forth, it depends upon gospel proclamation. However, it also depends upon gospel patrons. Gospel patrons are servants of Christ who support the work of gospel proclamation out of their means. May this encourage us all to see that we have a role to play in seeing the kingdom of God advance. Passage: Luke 8:1-3

Those who are forgiven much love much. So the question is: Do you love Jesus? This sermon explores the love of a woman toward Jesus for the forgiveness she received and this should be the overflow of the heart of any sinner who recognizes the amazing grace of the Almighty Savior. Passage: Luke 7:36-50

This sermon considers how John the Baptist was stumbling over Jesus and was wondering whether he was the Christ or should they look for another. Not only that but the religious leaders rejected John and Jesus, but the tax collectors and sinners are the ones who recognizes both. We learn here how important it is to understand God’s history of redemption to see Christ truly. Passage: Luke 7:18-35