In these few short verses we get a glimpse of Luke's version of The Beatitudes - teaching from Jesus on the blessed, dare we say happy, life. But though the verses are few, the implications are many, and just like the Gospel: down is often up, and up is often down. Tune in and allow the words of Jesus to cut through the noise and maybe, just maybe, find the purpose and contentment you're seeking.

If the original Easter was characterized by fear of the miraculous circumstances, the Monday after was one of bewilderment as evidenced by the reaction of those present in Matthew 28:11-20:

The women running from the tomb.

The guards trying to cover their own skin.

The chief priests and elders concocting a bribe.

The eleven remaining disciples now in the presence of the One to whom all authority on heaven and earth belongs...

That original Monday after Easter like...would everything be all right?

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Matthew 28:1-10 recounts the remarkable story of a terrifying angelic visit, an earthquake, the witness of two women, petrified Roman guards, and Christ's resurrection from the dead: the most important, significant event in human history. Tune in and see how faith and worship triumph and transforms us all into witnesses.

Luke 19:28-40 records Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the account which informs our celebration of Palm Sunday. Jesus "has need" in this text of a humble donkey's colt, his average-joe-disciples, and he has need of you...not because Jesus is incomplete, but rather because he desires to include us in the great drama of redemption and the incredible fellowship of God.

Jesus and the Pharisees clash over God's original intent for the Sabbath and in the encounters much is revealed about the burden-lifting rest the Gospel provides versus the heavy yoke of religion. Tune in and be reminded of the joy and wholeness found in the love of Christ.

When Jesus remarkably invites a socially despised tax collector named, Levi, to discipleship and in turn is invited to Levi's house for dinner we're given a glimpse at the effectiveness of Jesus's call; his focus on our future and not our pasts; and beautiful insight into his mission. Pull up a chair as we find ourselves having dinner at Levi's, with Jesus.

Jesus the carpenter's son, Jesus the synagogue teacher, Jesus the healer, and now Jesus the great angler? Jesus the one who tells Peter, the lifelong fisherman, to "let down his nets for a catch" just after Peter has returned from an all-night, empty fishing trip? Who is this Jesus and what is he calling Peter to? Tune in as we consider Luke 5:1-11, and consider the calling of this same Jesus on our lives also...

The seaside town of Capernaum provides the perfect setting for Jesus to further reveal aspects of his glorious nature and gospel mission. Listen in as we consider his authoritative healing of a demon possessed man, his compassion for a sick woman, and his zeal for the lost seen in his tireless preaching, finding ourselves once again mesmerized by this Messiah.

It isn't likely the Foo Fighters had Luke 4:16-30 in mind when writing their hit song, "My Hero" from which the title of this sermon borrows, but...

After all, when Jesus returns as a Rabbi, to Nazareth where he had grown up, one would think he'd receive a hero's welcome but that's where the story turns...

Tune in as Pastor Adam walks through this interesting account and we learn even more about the mission of Jesus and who he came to save.

Just like it's "time" during this part of the year for spring training and baseball to start, it was "time" in the ministry of Jesus and providence of God for his temptation in the wilderness. But what are we to make of this account? How was such a thing possible? Was it real or merely an "exhibition" like these pre-season baseball games? Tune in as Pastor Adam walks through this account in Luke 4 and highlights, yet again, the greatness of our Savior.