In Luke 4, we see a powerful contrast that still exists today: those who reject Jesus and those who receive Him. In Nazareth, people admired Jesus’ gracious words but rejected His truth, allowing pride and familiarity to harden their hearts. In Capernaum, people listened, believed, asked in faith, and experienced the authority and healing power of Christ.

This message challenges us to examine our own response to Jesus. Are we merely impressed by Him, or are we humbly receiving Him with ears to hear? Those who receive Jesus come to Him in faith, make their needs known, and bring others to Him, discovering they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

In this message from 2 Samuel 13 we see the painful consequences of David’s sin begin to unfold within his own family just as God warned that the sword would not depart from his house. The chapter exposes the destructive power of bad counsel lust-driven relationships and passive parenting leading to tragedy violence and loss.

Though the story is dark it is recorded for our good revealing both the seriousness of sin and the faithfulness of God. Even through broken families and devastating failures God’s redemptive plan moves forward. From David’s line comes Jesus the true Son of David who alone can cleanse sin heal brokenness and bring hope where sin has brought destruction.

In Luke 4:14–22, Jesus returns to His hometown synagogue and makes a stunning declaration by reading from Isaiah and announcing, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” This message explores what that claim means—Jesus revealing Himself as the Messiah who brings good news to the poor, healing to the brokenhearted, freedom to the captives, sight to the blind, and liberty to the oppressed. We consider both the spiritual depth of these promises and the urgent question they leave us with: will we truly see, believe, and receive what Jesus has come to give?

This message walks through Luke chapter 4 and the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. After His baptism and public affirmation as the Son of God, Jesus is led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where He faces real and intense temptation. The sermon highlights three truths: every temptation Jesus faced was real, He was fully prepared through submission to the Father and the power of the Spirit, and He resisted every temptation by standing on the Word of God. As we follow Jesus’ example, we are reminded that temptation is not defeat, but a proving ground where God strengthens our faith and teaches us to trust Him completely.

This message from Luke chapter 3 looks at John the Baptist’s call to repentance as the way God prepared people for the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Set in a time of political corruption and spiritual decline, the word of God comes to John in the wilderness with a clear message to turn from sin and turn toward God. The sermon explains what repentance is, how it shows itself in everyday life, and how it points people to Jesus Christ as the only one who can truly save.

In this message, Pastor Kevin walks through Luke’s account of Jesus’ early years, focusing on the mystery of the Son of God truly growing up. The passage shows Jesus growing up in a faithful home, deeply engaged with the Scriptures, and clearly expressing His unique relationship with the Father. Through both Scripture and personal reflection, the message highlights that growth often includes failure, humility, and learning obedience. Jesus grows in wisdom, stature, and favor while living in submission to His parents, ultimately pointing us to the greater purpose of His life—to live without sin, suffer for our sins, and become the Savior who patiently works in us as we grow.

This message continues our study through the life of David with a close look at 2 Samuel chapter 12. After David’s great moral failure, God lovingly confronts him through the prophet Nathan, exposing sin that had been hidden for a year. The passage shows both the seriousness of sin and the depth of God’s mercy as David is brought to genuine repentance. Through Psalm 51 and Nathan’s rebuke, we see how God cleanses sinful hearts, restores broken fellowship, and continues to use those who humbly confess their sin. This study is a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin, but also a powerful encouragement that repentance opens the door to forgiveness, renewal, and continued usefulness in God’s hands.

Guest speaker Deprii Haggstrom from Saving Grace World Missions brings a message titled “Is There Another Way?” from John 14:1–6, where Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure and offers them peace, hope, and the assurance of a future with Him. Deprii shares his own story of searching for truth before realizing that Jesus is not just an option but the only way to God. He also highlights the reality of the unreached and the urgency of taking the gospel to those who have never heard the name of Jesus. This passage reminds us that Christ is trustworthy, His promises are certain, and He alone leads us into eternal life, calling us to place our faith fully in Him and to make Him known.

Pastor Kevin teaches from Luke 2:1–14 and shows how the birth of Jesus unfolds under God’s precise timing and direction, even through something as ordinary as a census. He highlights the significance of Jesus being born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, and having no room at the inn, noting how these details reflect the humility of His arrival. This message invites us to consider whether we make room for Jesus in our own lives as we respond to the good news.

Pastor Gerrit teaches through 2 Samuel 10–11, beginning with David’s kindness to the new Ammonite king and how suspicion and bad counsel escalate a simple gesture into a larger conflict. As the narrative moves into chapter 11, the focus shifts to David at home, where he neglects his responsibilities as king, commits adultery with Bathsheba, and arranges the death of Uriah. Pastor Gerrit emphasizes how unchecked desires and the abuse of power lead to serious consequences, showing the need for repentance and reliance on God’s guidance.