Sermon Text: Luke 23:39-43Companion Text: Luke 19:1-101. The Penitence of the Thief “But the other criminal rebuked him…‘We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.’” Luke 23:40(a), 412. The Promise of the Saviour “Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43

Text Luke 23:26-234(a) Companion Text Matthew 1:18-21 1. Prophecy Fulfilled - Isaiah 53:12b2. Preaching Practiced - Matthew 5:443. Purpose Displayed - Matthew 1:214. Pattern Established - Acts 7:59,60

Text Luke 23:26-234(a) Companion Text Matthew 1:18-21 1. Prophecy Fulfilled - Isaiah 53:12b2. Preaching Practiced - Matthew 5:443. Purpose Displayed - Matthew 1:214. Pattern Established - Acts 7:59,60

Sermon Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21Companion Texts: Luke 24:1-9, I Corinthians 1:26-311. The Insistence of God “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong…” I Cor. 1:26-272. The Immutability of God “God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are…” I Cor. 1:283. The Immeasurability of God “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” II Cor. 5:21

Doug preaches on Maundy Thursday

Sermon Texts: Galatians 6:14-16, Romans 5:6-10Companion Text: Luke 19:36-401.The Identity - “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:382.The Individuality – “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:63.The Incomparability – “Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.” Romans 5:9

Sermon Texts: Galatians 6:14-16, Romans 5:6-10Companion Text: Luke 19:36-401.The Identity - “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:382.The Individuality – “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:63.The Incomparability – “Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.” Romans 5:9

1.The Claim – “See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.” Galatians 6:112.The Conviction – “For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.” Galatians 6:133.The Conclusion – “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:144.The Creation – “For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.” Galatians 6:15

The Inquiry “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing… But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him…” Luke 15:25, 28The Insult “…but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. you killed the fattened calf for him!’” Luke 15:29-30The Intercession “And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.’” Luke 15:31The Identification “It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.” Luke 15:32

Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24Companion Text: Psalm 34:1-81. The Context “And he said, ‘There was a man who had two sons.’” Luke 15:112. The Claim “And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them.” Luke 15:123. The Crisis “Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living.” Luke 15:134. The Conniving “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father…’” Luke 15:17-18(a)5. The Cost “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20(b)