Sermons from August 2024
The King Enters Jerusalem
In this sermon we consider Jesus drawing near to Jerusalem. This event emphasizes the kingship of Jesus Christ. The identity of Jesus as King is salvation. His authority is a wonderful blessing, leading to peace on earth and in heaven. May He be welcomed and worshiped in joy as we consider his triumphal entry. Passage: Luke 19:28-40
Doing the King’s Business
In this parable Jesus directs his disciples to prepare for his return. With the fanfare around his arrival to Jerusalem and an anticipated kingdom of power, Jesus tempers expectations and reminds his followers that they need to faithfully serve Christ until his return. Jesus has given us much grace, love, truth, and strength. We must use what Christ has given, being fruitful while we wait for his return. Passage: Luke 19:11-27
A Rich Sinner Saved
In this sermon we consider the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus. We learn a valuable lesson in what it looks like for the rich to follow Jesus and bear the fruit of repentance. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. This includes the rich, the poor, male, female, young, old, slave, and free. Here we learn about true conversion and the seeking grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Passage: Luke 19:1-10
Beggar for Mercy
In this sermon we consider a blind beggar who cries out to Jesus for healing. We not only see the power, compassion, and authority of Jesus, we see the manner in which a poor beggar finds salvation. The blind beggar is typical of all sinners who cry to Jesus and are healed. May we learn what it looks like to be desperate and cry out to Jesus until he grants our request. Passage: Luke 18: 35-43