Sermons from August 2022
Come and Die
This sermon considers Jesus’ words: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Here is a call to costly discipleship. It is clear that following Jesus is costly, but worth it. This is a reminder that Christians are called to suffering, rejection, and shame on the pathway to glory. Passage: Luke 9:23
Who Is Jesus? The Christ of God
Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” and Peter responds, “The Christ of God.” This short answer is loaded with meaning and has great significance. This sermon explores the weight of this term as we consider the kingship of Jesus and his exaltation through his humiliation on the cross. Passage: Luke 9:18-22
5000 Reasons to Depend on Jesus
This sermon explores the miraculous provision of our Lord Jesus Christ when he feeds more than five thousand people with a few loaves of bread. This is only a lesson to behold the greatness of Christ, but to realize our dependence on him as disciples. Here is a call for us to see our inability but the great ability in and through Jesus Christ. Here is a call for greater faith. Passage: Luke 9:10-17
Making Gospel Waves
This sermon considers the “gospel waves” that were made as the disciples were faithful to the mission that Jesus gave them. The bold proclamation o the gospel will create waves in a society reaching beyond the pew, to the people and even the palace. Here is a call for us to make gospel waves by courageously speaking truth to those in the pews and the parliament for the glory of Christ. Passage: Luke 9:7-9