Loving God, Loving Others, Making Disciples
Loving God, Loving Others, Making Disciples
Sermons on Luke
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 Here’s the truth: Following Jesus is available to everyone, but not automatic for anyone. At some point, following Him will cost you comfort, control, relationships, habits, pride… It requires a decision. A decision to deny…
8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied…
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. So…
“He was pierced for our rebellion, He was crushed for our sins… and the Lord has laid on Him the sins of us all.” Isaiah 53:5-6 The cross is the center of the Christian faith. It is where history changes. It is where sin is defeated. It is where grace is poured out. The cross…
51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 Easter does not begin with an empty tomb. It begins with a decision. It begins with a turning. Luke 9:51 says: “As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out…
There is something sacred about Christmas Eve. The lights, the music, the anticipation — but even more, there is the sense that something world-changing happened in the middle of an ordinary night. Christmas Eve reminds us of this truth: God steps into our world not when everything is perfect, but when everything is broken —…
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” Isaiah 9:2 Advent begins by acknowledging darkness — our struggles, fears, and the things that feel heavy. God doesn’t wait for everything to get better before He brings hope. He sends light into the darkness. Hope is not pretending everything is fine; it’s trusting…
“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.” Luke 17:15 A grateful heart doesn’t just say “thank you” — it sees God’s grace in every good thing.When we live with awareness of His blessings, even small ones, we begin to experience the joy and…
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34–35 Love is much more than a “feeling.” It’s costly, it’s often messy, and it requires action. Jesus didn’t just…