We often use the word faith to describe belief in something unseen, but what does faith really embody? In this sermon excerpt from Luke 7:1-10, we see a Roman centurion demonstrate that true faith is born out of need & desperation; it sees its own weakness and inability, and it has to have the right object.

What does true obedience look like? It begins with the humble acknowledgement of our own sin.

Love is the basis of God's commands, and we see this in how love is demonstrated, difficult, and directed within Luke 6:27-38 as we explore loving those who hurt us and hate us.

In this sermon from Luke 6:12-26, we see Jesus choosing his underdog disciples, mirroring God's covenant with the twelve tribes of Israel, sneered at and held in contempt by the cultures around them. As we explore this passage, we are reminded that we, too, are called by Jesus for his glory and for the renewal of the world.

What do we learn from Jesus breaking Sabbath law to feed his disciples and heal a man with a crippled hand? We learn that the Sabbath is used to honor Jesus' lordship by offering restoration and healing - for the glory of God and for our joy.

Do we have a burden to bring those who don't know Jesus into his family by investing in them and inviting them into our lives and actively participating in theirs? Jesus lived this out in eating and drinking with sinners, and we take a look at his response to the judgement of the Pharisees in Luke 5:27-39.

In this sermon from Easter Sunday, 3-31-2024, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 and the ramifications of the resurrection. It means that we are to work to love our neighbor and to make a difference in the world with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and will do so for us.

In this sermon from Palm Sunday 2024,

We know the story of the paralytic being healed after his friends lowered him down to Jesus through a hole in the roof, but have we ever paid attention to the difference between what the man wanted and what Jesus provided? The paralytic sought physical healing, but Jesus' first words to him were those of spiritual healing, "Your sins are forgiven you." Have you ever had a similar desire that was met with God's unexpected answer?

In this familiar passage that details Jesus healing the leper, we see the heart that Jesus displays in his loving response to a plea for mercy, and how ours should similarly display a burden for loving those around us.