Luke 16:1-13 Luke 15 began with the Pharisees and scribes murmuring because Jesus received sinners and ate with them. Jesus answered them with three parables. A shepherd sought a lost sheep. A woman searched for a lost silver. A father received a lost son. Luke 15 shows us the heart of God toward lost…

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 We are continuing our series, Ever Wonder Why? In this series, we are bringing some of life’s hardest questions into the light of God’s Word. So far, we have asked why God lets painful things happen and why a loving God would send people to hell. This morning we come to another…

Deuteronomy 31:6 Philippians 1:20 Courageous: Demonstrating that God is with me, giving strength and firmness of character, enabling me to endure any trial or danger. We live in a fearful world. People are afraid of the future. They’re afraid of rejection. They’re afraid of failure. They’re afraid of…

Luke 15:11-32 Few stories in all the Bible are more loved than the story of the prodigal son. And yet, this passage is not just about one prodigal son. It is about a gracious father, a broken younger brother, and an angry older brother. It is about open rebellion and hidden self-righteousness. It is…

Luke 16:19-31 Last Sunday we began this series by asking, Why did God let it happen? We looked at suffering, sorrow, and the struggles that shake the heart. This morning we come to another difficult question. It is not an easy question. It is not a light question. It is not a question many christians…

Psalm 133:1 Philippians 2:2 Cooperative: Working and dwelling in unity with God and the saints We were not created to live the Christian life alone. God designed us to walk with Him and with one another. However, if we’re honest, some of the greatest struggles in the Christian life don’t come from the…

Psalm 119:10 1 Corinthians 15:58 Consistent: Not wavering from God’s principles and His Holy Word One of the hardest parts of the Christian life is not usually knowing what to do. Very often, the hardest part is continuing to do it. It’s one thing to start well. It’s another thing to stay steady. Many…

James 1:19–25 Most people do not plan to wreck their lives. They do not sit down and make goals for addiction, broken trust, wasted years, spiritual coldness, or damaged relationships. No one says, “I hope I become selfish, careless, undisciplined, and far from God.” No one says, “I hope one day I look…

Genesis 50:15-21 Philippians 2:3-5 Considerate: Thoughtful of others and of their feelings and opinions We live in a world that teaches us to protect our rights, defend our feelings, and prioritize our preferences. Most people are not trained to notice others. They have trained themselves to only notice…

Luke 14:25-35 Crowds are easy to gather. Disciples are not. Luke 14:25 says there went great multitudes with him. That looks like momentum. But Jesus turns and speaks in a way that filters the crowd. He does not lower the standard to keep people close. He raises the standard so people will be honest.…