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. 

Of course, God would take better care of you than even a loving parent!  God takes care of us and wants us to come to God with our requests. But just like anything- prayer takes practice. 

“Being Fed Instead of Being Fed UP!” by Pastor Beth Ann L. Stone

Luke 10:38-42

Our “to-do” lists seem longer lately, don’t they? Jesus’ friends, Martha and Mary, found themselves on different sides when it came to worrying over the tasks at hand. How can we stop feeling fed up by our responsibilities, and instead feed the hunger that’s underneath

Luke 10:25-37

Everyone knows what a Good Samaritan is…but did you know that the original one was a SAMARITAN? Check out why that’s a head-tilter of a detail in this week’s sermon!

“The test of Christianity is not loving Jesus, it’s loving Judas.” (George Woodruff)

Text: Luke 9:51-62

Description: When two of his disciples suggest incinerating some opponents, Jesus rebukes them and moves on, focused on what was important. How can we avoid the distractions of anger and fear that plague our culture today?

Text: Luke 8:26-39

Description: A man is possessed by demons and Jesus casts them out.  His whole life and reality changes!  Jesus restores him to community and gives him hope.

Text: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

Description: Lady Wisdom as personified in Proverbs points to the mystery and majesty of God the three in one, one in three.