This sermon examines Luke 16:1–15, focusing on the parable of the shrewd manager. It explains the manager’s scheme, the master’s surprising reaction, and why Jesus commends shrewdness rather than dishonesty.

Shrewdly (adverb) means acting with sharp judgment, practical intelligence, and keen awareness, especially in ways that are effective for achieving a desired outcome.

It often implies being astute, perceptive, and strategically wise, sometimes with a sense of clever calculation.

Pastor Jud applies the parable to modern discipleship, urging listeners to use worldly wealth wisely for kingdom purposes, to evaluate where their hearts truly belong, and to practice faithful stewardship.

Sermon Guide: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager.

A clear, concise look at Revelation 19:11–21 covering the return of Jesus as the faithful and true warrior-king, the decisive Battle of Armageddon, divine judgment on the wicked, and the distinction between the rapture and the second coming. The sermon underscores urgency, hope for believers, and the ultimate establishment of Christ’s reign.

This sermon explains the Bible’s teaching that human life begins in the womb and that every person bears God’s image, making abortion and euthanasia inconsistent with Scripture.

Pastor Jud calls Christians to submit to God’s authority, stand for the unborn, offer compassion and forgiveness to those affected, and proclaim the gospel as the ultimate hope.

Sermon Guide: Life Issues and a Lesson From Rehoboam.

This sermon walks through Luke 15:11–32, unpacking the story of the younger son who squanders his inheritance, hits rock bottom, and returns home to an unexpectedly lavish welcome from his father. We explore the son’s repentance, the father’s compassionate response, and the radical nature of God’s grace.

We also examine the older brother’s anger and the parable’s challenge to those who trust in self-righteousness: will you rejoice when the lost are found and join the Father’s celebration? The sermon invites listeners to respond in repentance and in joyful pursuit of the lost.

Sermon Guide: The Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Revelation 19 depicts heaven’s triumphant praise over Babylon’s final destruction, the end of human rebellion, and the absolute reign of God.

It also celebrates the marriage of the Lamb—where the redeemed are presented in righteous garments, invited to the marriage supper, and called to worship God alone.

In this sermon we explore Revelation 19:1–10, where heaven erupts in praise as final salvation is fulfilled, God’s righteous judgments against the corrupt world system are declared, and the arrival of the Lamb’s bride is celebrated.

Pastor Jud walks through the imagery and theological themes—salvation, justice, and the marriage supper of the Lamb—while connecting the passage to Old Testament references and practical application for believers today.

In Luke 14:25–35 Jesus issues a stark call to discipleship: followers must place him above all—even family and life itself—and be willing to carry their cross. He warns listeners to "count the cost" through two parables (the tower and the king) and declares that true discipleship requires total surrender of possessions and priorities.

Jesus concludes with a final warning about losing spiritual effectiveness—"salt" that has lost its saltiness is useless—and urges hearers to respond with wholehearted commitment and repentance.

Sermon Guide: The Cost of Discipleship.

We pick up at Revelation 18:20 and finish the chapter, focusing on heaven’s rejoicing over Babylon’s fall, the dramatic image of a millstone thrown into the sea to show judgment completed, and the vindication of the martyred saints.

The sermon closes by summarizing three reasons for Babylon’s doom: the corrupt power of its merchants, its deceptive sorcery (pharmakeia), and its bloody persecution of God’s people, framed as both a warning and a testimony to God’s righteous justice and mercy.

Pastor Jud at Eastwood Baptist unpacks Luke 14:7–24, focusing on Jesus' parable of the great banquet and the urgent need to respond to God’s invitation.

The sermon contrasts the excuses of the privileged with the inclusion of the poor and marginalized, calling listeners to humility, gratefulness, and faithful discipleship in the new year.

Sermon Guide: The Great Banquet.

This sermon examines Luke 13–14, highlighting Jesus’ Sabbath healings that expose religious hypocrisy, demonstrate his compassion, and reveal the kingdom’s surprising growth like a mustard seed and leaven.

It moves from mercy shown to the afflicted to a sober warning about the "narrow door" of salvation, urging listeners to respond now and trust Christ before the opportunity closes.

Sermon Guide: The Kingdom That Grows.