Luke 17:1-10

Jesus’ disciples asked him to “Increase our faith!” How would you be different with more faith than you have right now? And how do we get more faith?

Click here to view a YouTube clip of Mary Martin as Peter Pan in the scene Pastor Beth Ann mentions in her sermon.

Luke 16:19-31

Luke 16:1-13

This parable shows us how we are to value people over money.  If we can serve one another by the generous use of money, we should.  On Pastor Krista’s last Sunday at MPLC, she thanks everyone for their generosity toward her these last 8 years.

Luke 15:1-10

Are you lost? When lost things are found, it's because of the searcher's diligence, not because the lost save themselves. So it is with God who continues to search for us every time we lose our way.

Luke 14:25-33

Jesus' harsh words here are meant to make us think about the cost of following him.  Jesus already paid for our salvation on the cross, and now we get to sacrifice for God and others to bring the reality of the kingdom of God closer now and in the world to come. 

Luke 14:1, 7-14

When Jesus saw dinner guests jockeying for a prime spot at the table, he told them to humble themselves instead. When we step out of the struggle for pecking order, we can know instead the sweet joy of being welcomed and lifted up by a God of pure grace.

Luke 13:10-17

When Jesus healed a woman with a bent-over back, the result was her “Best Sabbath Day Ever!” But in doing so, Jesus had to break a few rules and ruffle some religious feathers. Why would Jesus care more about someone’s freedom from what binds them than about God’s Law?

Luke 12 : 49-56

Jesus talks about bringing fire and division; even between family members.  What is he getting at? Jesus fiercely loves us and gives us new life through the cross. 

Luke 12: 32-40

How we understand God, ourselves, and our relationship to the world are all influenced early on by our interactions with our primary teachers, our parents. What have you come to believe about faith because of them? What motivates you to trust in God and follow Jesus?

Luke 12:13-21

What does it mean to be rich toward God? Thank God for all you have, sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor and consider the poor when making decisions about your earthly goods.  Being rich in God is of eternal value. Without the burden of “stuff” we are freed to serve our neighbors.