Sermons from July 2024
The Cost of Salvation
This sermon considers the cost of salvation. Not the cost that Jesus demands of us, but the cost Jesus paid for us. Our gracious Savior’s sacrifice is described in his words to his disciples. May this description of the cost of our salvation lead us to obedience, worship, and passion to proclaim the gospel with boldness and clarity. Passage: Luke 18:31-34
The Rich Ruler
In this sermon we consider this famous interaction between a rich ruler and Jesus. Jesus leads this man to see the true god of his life, money. This man, unwilling to sacrifice his little to gain Jesus’ much, goes away sad. May this message encourage us all to depend on God to gain much in this life and in the age to come, eternal life. Passage: Luke 18:18-30
Children and the Kingdom of God
In this sermon we see Jesus teaching his disciples (and us) to welcome children, along with the lowly and despised. In a culture (and church) with a low view of children this is a needed message. May we learn from Jesus and let the children come to him to receive the blessing of eternal life. Passage: Luke 18:15-17
Trusting in Yourself
In this sermon Jesus profiles two people: the self-righteous and the humble sinner. We learn from his words the heart of these two kinds of people and how it is the humble sinner that is justified. Here is a call for us to know God and ourselves rightly and to cry to God for mercy through Jesus Christ. Passage: Luke 18:9-14