Luke 9.18-36

Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”—but the real test wasn’t just their words, it was their lives. In Luke 9, Peter’s confession marks a turning point: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Yet immediately, Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. Our lives are always telling a story about who Jesus is—either pointing to his authority and kingdom or settling for something lesser. The question is: what story is your life telling?

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Luke 8.40-55

In today’s text, Jesus does more than display his authority, he hands it to his disciples. With no resources but complete dependence on him, they are sent to proclaim, heal, and trust that God will provide. Then, with nothing more than a boy’s lunch, Jesus shows that ordinary people and ordinary means, placed in his hands, unleash extraordinary abundance. The kingdom doesn’t move forward through spectatorship or programs, it advances when disciples step out in faith, trust Jesus as enough, and obey his call to “do the stuff” of the kingdom.

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Luke 8.40-55

In Luke 8.40–55 we see a preview of the kingdom embodied in Jesus, who overrules every power — nature, sickness, demons, death, and even entrenched social norms — to bring life and freedom. Nothing in history has been able to stop the advance of His reign, except when His people shrink back in fear or unfaithfulness. The invitation is clear: like Jairus and the bleeding woman, we are called to risk in faith, humbly trust His timing, and live as faithful witnesses of the unstoppable kingdom.  

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Luke 8.22-39

When Jesus said, “Let’s go to the other side,” He wasn’t just talking about crossing a lake — He was calling His disciples to trust His word and join his mission. In Luke 8.22–39 we see Jesus’ authority over storms and demons, but more importantly, we see his power to set people free and send them out as witnesses. The question for us is simple: will we shrink back in fear, or step forward in faith to do the works of the kingdom right where God has placed us?

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Luke 8.1-21

In Luke 8, Jesus tells us that the Word of God is like seed — but only good soil bears fruit. And then he adds: no one lights a lamp and hides it. The point is clear: disciples aren’t just called to receive the Word, but to produce fruit and shine brightly so others are drawn to the kingdom. This week we’ll discover what it means to be good soil, to live as Jesus’ true family, and to shine the light of the gospel in a dark world.

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Luke 7.36-50

A small view of our sin always leads to a small view of our savior.

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Luke 7.18-35

When you said yes to Jesus, what were you really saying yes to? In Luke 7, Jesus confronts the crowd’s expectations—and ours. Did we come looking for comfort, approval, or blessing? Or did we come for the Kingdom, with all its cost and glory? This message calls us to reject the world’s version of faith and embrace the real, gritty, life-giving way of the cross. Jesus isn’t just offering help—He’s offering a whole new way to live.

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Luke 7.1-17

In Luke 7:1–17, Jesus is moved by the faith of a Roman centurion and the grief of a powerless widow—two outsiders by every social and religious standard. But in both cases, he responds with compassion, healing, and even resurrection. This message explores the radical mercy of Jesus and how his kingdom welcomes those we might least expect. Come discover what real faith looks like—and how to extend that welcome to others.

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Luke 6.20-49

In this week’s message from our Dear Theophilus series, we explore Luke 6.20–49, where Jesus lays out the foundations of life in the kingdom of God. True blessedness isn’t about success or struggle—it’s about being transformed by the mercy of God. We’re invited to live a radically different life: one that forgives freely, loves enemies, gives without strings, and builds deeply on the solid rock of Jesus’ teaching. Join us as we discover how to live the kind of life that not only survives the storm—but shines through it.

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Luke 6:12-19

Everything that Jesus did had a rhythm to it.  When we follow the rhythm that Jesus set as an example for us, powerful things happen in and through us. 

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