Jonathan Suggs, our Young Adult Director, preaches from Luke 18:9-14.

Having just encouraged his disciples not to lose heart in their praying, Jesus recognizes one way prayer can go terribly wrong. What happens if prayer becomes a means to bolster our own self-righteousness? Contrasting two different men who approach God, Jesus shows us that true prayer is seasoned with penitence, rather than recalling our pietistic performance. 

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Luke 18:1-8.

We need to pray. God has created prayer as the relational pathway to intimacy between Him and his people. Unfortunately, prayer often gets neglected, avoided, or downright forgotten. Jesus knows that we can often falter, and get discouraged with prayer. Therefore, he gives us a parable of a vulnerable, yet persistent woman who bothers an unrighteous judge. If this unjust judge will respond, how much more will God hear the cries of his people? Jesus encourages us that it's our prayers that are the true measure of our faith.

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Luke 17:20-37.

Everyone looks forward to a better day, a beautiful future, to the hope of heaven. The Pharisees ask Jesus when the Kingdom will arrive but Jesus confounds their expectations by pointing to his work as the Son of Man. Taking them on a survey of the Old Testament, Jesus points to the historical rejection of prophets like Noah and Lot. Just like these men who spoke for God in their generation, so now the stakes are raised for those who hear the word of the Son of Man.

Pastor AJ Rankin preaches from Luke 17:11-19.

As Jesus continues toward Jerusalem, he encounters ten lepers who cry out for mercy. Jesus instructs them to show themselves to the priests, and as they go, they are cleansed. However, only one of them, a Samaritan, returns to praise God. Jesus observes the absence of the other nine and commends the faith of the Samaritan, using this moment to teach his disciples about the type of attitude that should characterize those who follow him.

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Luke 17:1-10.

Luke closes this chapter with one of Jesus' more enigmatic parables: The rich man and Lazarus. Jesus shows us the paralyzing effects that wealth can have. Deadening our senses to the eternal state, the truth of God's word, and even the resurrection—a life of luxury leaves us both deaf and dumb. Jesus shows us that hearing His word protects us from the peril of eternal torment and has the power to guide us home.

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Luke 16:19-31.

Luke closes this chapter with one of Jesus' more enigmatic parables: The rich man and Lazarus. Jesus shows us the paralyzing effects that wealth can have. Deadening our senses to the eternal state, the truth of God's word, and even the resurrection - a life of luxury leaves us both deaf and dumb. Jesus shows us that hearing His word protects us from the peril of eternal torment and has the power to guide us home.

Pastor Steve Heron preaches from Luke 16:14-18.

The Pharisees heard Jesus loud and clear. You can't serve God and money. They ridicule the absolute polarity of Jesus' teaching, leading to a rebuke and a strange description of those entering the Kingdom. Jesus takes on the culture that surrounds money and marriage to show that faithfulness to God and his word requires grit and courage to abandon our sinful lusts

Pastor Steve Heron continues our series in Luke and preaches from Luke 16:1-13.

Luke has not only written the gospel for the outsider but he's also written the gospel for the wealthy. Jesus recognizes that wealth can be a snare, but in this parable, he says that wealth creates opportunities. Showing that it takes creativity to steward faithfully, Jesus ultimately shows us that money is a terrible master, but a powerful predictor of how we handle true wealth.

Pastor Steve Lindenmeyer preaches from Luke 15:11-32.

In this, one of the most well-known parables in all of scripture, Jesus continues to confront the Pharisees about their misguided attitude towards sinners as well as their misunderstanding of the compassionate heart of God. The story of the father and his two sons will demonstrate that both law-breaking and law-keeping can prevent us from having a true relationship with Christ.

In one of the most well-known chapters in Luke's gospel, Jesus takes an extended time to show how heaven views his ministry. As the Pharisees grumble at his treatment of sinners, Jesus shares two parables to show us how heaven responds to repentance. Parties, rejoicing, and angels carry Jesus's stories, as heaven responds to the simple act of trusting in Jesus.