The ability people have to team up and work on a common goal is a huge part of our success. But the stronger the bonds in the group, the bigger a barrier it is to others. Jesus shows us how to navigate crossing those barriers. Pastor Luke looks at Mark 7:24-37 in "Breadcrumbs," part 2 of his 6-part series, "Restoring Harmony."

Where do our problems come from? We live in a world full of bad influences. People do terrible things to other people and sometimes to us. Isn't that the answer: our problems come from people around us? According to Jesus, it isn't. Pastor Luke looks at Mark 7:1-23 in "Guardrails," the first message in a new series, "Restoring Harmony."

Christian Hope is about Eschatology, the doctrines related to the Last Things when Jesus returns to bring this age to a close. Does that make sense? Because most people have hopes about this age -- maybe for this week! Why should our hope be rooted in the age to come? Pastor Luke looks at Romans 8:9-11,18-23 in "The Resurrection of the Body," the concluding message in his series, "Creed III."

Jesus came to forgive sins. Christians have believed this truth from the very first. What does the doctrine of forgiveness have to do with the Holy Spirit? And why is it included in the third article of the Apostles' Creed? Pastor Luke looks at John 6:7-15 in "The Forgiveness of Sins," part 3 of his 4-part series, "Creed III."

Spiritual experiences can be intense, and church might pale in comparison to them. But the New Testament tells how, even so, church life is meant to be superior to those "mountaintop" experiences. Pastor Luke preaches from Luke 5:27-35 in "The Communion of Saints," part 2 of his 4-part series, "Creed III."

Some people hear God's promises about eternal life and wonder if they can be trusted: After all, you don't know until ... eternity. Other people have more immediate concerns: will God give me any help this week, or today? The Holy Spirit answers both types of questions. Pastor Luke preaches from 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 in "I Believe in the Holy Spirit," the first message in a new series, "Creed III."

It can be hard to forgive someone — especially a family member — when they've hurt you. But when you're the one who did the hurting, accepting forgiveness from the one you've hurt can be even more difficult. Pastor Luke preaches from Genesis 33:1-17 in "Family Reunion," the concluding message in his series, "Stairway to Heaven."

It's wise to look back occasionally to see where you've come from, as people often learn from experience. If we believe God is at work in that history, it can also give our lives meaning. Jacob found this out the night that he wrestled with God. Pastor Luke teaches from Genesis 32:21-32 in "On the Ropes," part 5 of his 6-part series, "Stairway to Heaven."

In this installment of “Ask Me Anything,” Pastor Luke addressed eight questions. This message was delivered in gathered worship on Sunday, June 30, 2022 at Jewel Lake Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. TIMESTAMPS 00:15 What is the peace that passes all understanding? 07:54 What is a theophany? 11:29 What is 'third wave?' 11:46 What doctrine is worth fighting over? 12:03 What color was Jesus' robe at the crucifixion? 16:00 How did the Bible come together and who put it together? 23:31 How can we offer sacrifices today and should we? 26:49 Can Christians lose their salvation? Pastor Luke preaches from Philippians 4:4-8 in "Ask Me Anything."

No matter how bad (or good) your circumstances might be, there's one thing you can do—something you'll probably do automatically without even trying—that is guaranteed to make them worse. The good news is you don't have to do that. You can do something else instead. Pastor Luke preaches from Genesis 29:31-30:24 in "Father's Daze," part 4 of his 6-part series, "Stairway to Heaven."