Luke 5:27-32

It's weakness for many, if not most, raised in a covenant environment, sharing our faith with those who've left the faith or are new to Christian faith. Today we watch Matthew in action. Matthew strayed and sold his soul, but Jesus called him back. Watch him go on a mission for Jesus! And join him in doing the same.

Luke 5:17-26

Do we really want to get well or do we just want the pain to stop? Again our nation was hit by another tragedy, and the temptation is to pray “Stop the bad stuff, Lord. Give us the good stuff.” However, what if Jesus answers our deepest needs rather than simply eliminating the pain? Remember, He came to usher in the season of the Lord’s favor! This is more than stopping the bad stuff and giving us the good. It’s fixing our greatest problem.

Series: “It’s a Revolution”

Message: “The Leper”

Scripture: Luke 5:12-14

Pastor Joel Zuidema

In Luke 4 we learned that Jesus came to usher in a time of the Lord’s favor, a season of grace, mercy, and goodness. In Luke 5 and 6 He called leaders to help Him with the task. Today we study how He begins to make this season of favor come true in the lives of people as He preaches grace to the sinners, and heals the sick, blind, and lame. Buckle your seat belts! The kingdom has come! And it still comes today. The question is are we experiencing and living into this season of the Lord’s favor, or are we living busy, dry, unfulfilling North American materialistic lives?

Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:16-20

Jesus came to bring a revolution. However, the revolution is rooted in what God already did. Luke makes sure to show Jesus as the new Moses who then conveys his authority to the leaders, the disciples. The disciples were his agents operating under his authority, bringing his message. And so are we, Christians! Do you bring the correct message? Do you do so under his authority?

Series: “It’s A Revolution”

Message: “Home Town Announcement —

Then, a Riot with Intent to Kill”

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Pastor Joel Zuidema

We begin a new Sermon Series today, “It’s a Revolution.” A hick town guy announces to his peeps that he’s going to change the world. They blow up on him, but he escapes. That’s today’s scripture and message. Over the next few weeks, we will explore just how radical and visionary Jesus’ plan is, not just for them, but for us NOW. You are invited to join the revolution as led by Jesus and told by Luke. Joel will dip into some Jewish rabbinical teaching stuff that shows just how amazing Jesus is, and why we should want to follow Him.

Message: “Life in the Middle”

Scripture: I Kings 20:23-30

Pastor Joel Zuidema

Most of life is lived in the middle. Mountain top experiences are thrilling, but rare. When they occur, God often feels very close. Horrendous lows do come, but they are usually temporary. God often makes His presence obvious in the

dark. However, life in the middle is where we are most of the time. Where is God then? In today’s text we meet some people who are very sure that God is in some places but not in others. God will show that He’s God of the hills, plains, and valleys. Therefore wherever we are, He is.

This Labor Day weekend is a perfect opportunity to learn about vocation. Our nation gives a holiday to her laborers, and the word of God reminds us of the beauty of vocation. Pastor Joel will interview some Pathway folk about their vocations and how they do their jobs for God’s glory.

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Men, do you remember saying to friends when you were little, “My dad’s stronger than your dad?” Or “I can throw harder than you?” Or “My fish is bigger than your fish?” Inevitably the opposing friend would say, “Is not.” Eventually the argument would reach a crescendo: “Prove it!” someone would shout.

So it goes in today’s Bible text. Jesus is challenged to “prove it.” His response is “the only proof you get is the sign of Jonah.” The argument is representative of the standoff between scientific materialists (the natural realm and its processes are all there is) and the Christian faith (Jesus arose). The scientific materials say, “Dumb Christians, prove it!” And we respond, “The proof is in the sign of Jonah.” While Bible believing Christians can accept truths from science, scientific materialists continue to challenge us, “Prove it!” about matters of faith and the resurrection.

How does the modern scientific mind view the story of Jonah and the whale? We explore the sensational story of Jonah and discover not only how it could be true, but what God was up to.

Series: “The Harmony of Christian Faith and Scientific Pursuit"

Message: Plain to See

Scripture: Romans 1: 14-21

Pastor Joel Zuidema

Today’s message is largely a testimony of a man who came to Christ through science. Some say that science trumps Christian faith. Today we learn that science can steer one toward the Creator.