The Hallows Church

Luke 5:1-11 | Jeff Hundley, Hallows Church Wallingford Expression | "Going Deep" by The Hallows Church

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in exploring Luke 4:38-44 to consider why churches are planted, including The Hallows Church, and what the kingdom of God looks like.

Sermon Outline (All CSB unless noted)
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The kingdom of God is what life looks like as Jesus gets His way.

His way brings relief . . .

. . . for those who are suffering (vv. 38-40).

Vv. 38-40

. . . for those who are tormented (v. 41).

V. 41

. . . for those who are tired (v. 42)

V. 42

. . . for those who are aimless (vv. 43-44)

The kingdom of God is what our church exists to serve.

We bring gospel relief . . .

. . . to those who are suffering.

. . . to those who are tormented.

. . . to those who are tired.

. . . to those who are aimless.

Teaching topics include:

What is the Kingdom of God?

What is the purpose of the local church?

What does it look like to be part of a church?

Join Pastor Mark Smith in the continuation of our Hallows Church sermon series: "The Gospel of Luke: A Story for Sinners and Sufferers."

In today’s study of Luke 4:31-37, we are presented with the power and authority of Jesus. Through both His words and works, Jesus shows that He carries an authority unmatched by His predecessors or contemporaries as seen displayed in Jesus' clarity in teaching and power over all things, including spiritual bondage.

Topics include: spiritual warfare, Jesus' authority, Christian's interaction with spiritual battles, study of the Gospel of Luke, Seattle church

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in the continuation of our Hallows Church sermon series: "The Gospel of Luke: A Story for Sinners and Sufferers."

In today’s study of Luke 4:31-37, we are presented with the power and authority of Jesus. Through both His words and works, Jesus shows that He carries an authority unmatched by His predecessors or contemporaries as seen displayed in Jesus' clarity in teaching and power over all things, including spiritual bondage.

Topics include: spiritual warfare, Jesus' authority, Christian's interaction with spiritual battles, study of the Gospel of Luke, Seattle church

Join Pastor Mark in our Hallows West Seattle Expression for the continuation of our sermon series “The Gospel of Luke: A Story for Sinners and Sufferers” focusing today on Luke 4:14-30. See that Jesus went to the town he was brought up, and though it starts with “all speaking well of him,” it ends with the same people wanting to hurl him off a cliff. What happened? What did Jesus do? Join us as we consider today: how could Jesus be anointed yet rejected? What was Jesus’ mission and ministry? Was Jesus’ mission and ministry accomplished, especially if He was often rejected back then and still today?

Continue in our series “The Gospel of Luke: A Story for Sinners and Sufferers” with today’s Scripture focus (Luke 4:14-30). See that Jesus went to the town he was brought up, and though it starts with “all speaking well of him,” it ends with the same people wanting to hurl him off a cliff. What happened? What did Jesus do? Join us as we consider today: how could Jesus be anointed yet rejected? What was Jesus’ mission and ministry? Was Jesus’ mission and ministry accomplished, especially if He was often rejected back then and still today?

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in studying Luke 3:23-4:13 to consider what is the nature of temptation, trials, and how Jesus responded to Satan's temptations in the wilderness when He was isolated, tired and hungry. May you be encouraged that Jesus identifies with our human condition and triumphed over temptation by trusting His Father, resting in His identity, and waiting to be exalted.

Examples of questions and topics addressed in the sermon:

How can I resist temptation?

How did Jesus resist temptation (for 40 days in the wilderness with Satan temptations)?

Was Jesus tempted to sin?

How does Jesus identify with humans? How did Jesus identify with Israel?

What is the nature of temptation and trials?

Does God tempt humans?

Why does God test humans/Christians?

When you face trials in your life or temptation, will you choose to treat God as a rival or trust God as Father?

Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in studying Luke 3:1-22, and as we do, may we see how repentance and faith in Christ changes our lives in practical ways.

Sermon Outline:

Repentance and faith in Christ changes our lives in practical ways.

(All CSB unless noted)

 Repentance is required (1-6).

o Of the powerful and the powerless.

o Of the religious and the irreligious.

 Repentance is practical (vv. 7-14).

o By producing noticeable changes.

o Ephesians 5:1-2

o By producing nuanced actions.

 Repentance is possible (vv. 15-20)

o Because Jesus has come.

o Titus 2:14

o Ephesians 5:27

o Because Jesus will come again.

o 2 Peter 3:8-9

 The Baptism of Jesus (vv. 21-22)

o Hebrews 4:15

Additional Topics Addressed:

Judgment, Justice and Love

Is repentance a point or posture?

What is repentance?

What is judgment?

Baptism- what is the significance of Christian, believer's baptism?

Why was Jesus baptized?

Let's study Luke 2:41-52 with Pastor Andrew Arthur to explore how cultivating gospel-oriented rhythms, curiosity, and obedience enables us to grow in grace by reinforcing our place in God’s story.

Outline:

Cultivating Gospel-Oriented Rhythms (vv. 41-42)

Cultivating Gospel-Oriented Curiosity (vv. 43-47)

Cultivating Gospel-Oriented Obedience (vv. 48-52)

Questions and concepts addressed during this teaching on Luke 2:

What rhythms are you incorporating (or neglecting) that are impacting your life and others, for better or for worse?

How can you grow in grace like Jesus?

Is curiosity good or bad in the Christian faith? What type of curiosity honors God?

Did Jesus sin when he stayed behind at the temple without his parents knowledge?

How do you know if you are a child of God?

Is Christian obedience optional or desirable? What makes the difference?

What is the significance of approaching God as Father in Scripture? Old Testament? New Testament? Now?

New Year's resolutions for Christians

Gospel-centered parenting

We have in Luke 2:25-40 God revealing another new layer of His plan to Jesus' parents (and you and I). Much of the passage reads like an advent passage with Jesus the Messiah somehow bringing consolation, peace, light, redemption–the warm and wonderful Jesus the world is happy to celebrate at Christmas. However, we have in the middle of this passage the first negative note to the Christmas narrative in verses 34-35: Jesus would be a sign to be opposed, would cause some to rise and some to fall, and He would expose hearts. These are pretty alarming and confusing statements to Mary and Joseph (and us) about the mission of Jesus, so let us take time with Pastor Jeff Hundley to unpack this rich passage and see how Jesus is our Savior who confronts, convicts, and also consoles.