(Luke 24) In a world of brokenness and sin, death is by far the worst evil. But IF Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, THEN death does not win. The Risen Jesus not only has defeated death but also offers us: true life, life to the full & life eternal.

(Part 12 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 19:28-40) Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, re-enacting the coronation of King Solomon, David’s Son. Jesus is claiming to be not only the long awaited King & Messiah of Israel, but also the Lord of all Creation. If Jesus really is who he claims to be, then submission to him is the only reasonable response.

(Part 11 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 18:19-30) A Rich Ruler asks Jesus what must he do to inherit eternal life. His approach to Jesus and Jesus response indicate that the man’s heart is not in the right place. When Jesus tells him to go and sell all his wealth and come and follow Jesus, he goes away sad. A few verses later, in Luke 19, Zacchaeus, another rich man, meets Jesus and is transformed, committing to give away his wealth generously and fairly. What is the difference between these two men? How does Jesus call us into a Zacchaeus response and not a Rich Ruler response to all that he offers us and asks of us?

(Part 10 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 16:19-31) Jesus tells the Parable of a Rich Man and a poor man named Lazarus begging at his gate. Both men die, but in Hell the Rich Man remains unrepentant and unchanged. Will there come a time when it is too late for us to repent? Is it possible that the things that become ultimate in our lives, that which demands the allegiance of our hearts, that which we worship–if not God–will become the hell we inhabit for eternity?

(Part 9 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 14:1-6, 12-24) We long for the joys of eternity. In the Bible, a final Feast or Banquet is often descriptive of eternal joys. Jesus takes the language of the feast to tell the parable of the Great Banquet. But in the end, it is those who are humble and needy who are surprised to be invited who enter and the good and religious who think they are deserving who refuse to enter.

(Part 8 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 11:37-54) Jesus skips the ceremonial washing on his way into dinner at a religious leaders home. The religious are astonished. But Jesus’ offense is intended. He adds words of warning and condemnation for the entire direction of the religious leaders. What do we do with this Tough Jesus? When he challenges us, are we offended or changed?

(Part 7 in 12 part series meet Jesus)

(Luke 10:25-42). To the religious leader, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. A story that challenges the Jews’ understanding of love and neighbors. In the next scene Jesus challenges Martha who is providing hospitality to him, but praises Mary who is sitting at his feet listening to him. He presents a fresh understanding of loving God. How do these two incidents and the parable call us to Love God & our Neighbor?

A Sermon preached by David Hoehner

(Part 6 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 8:22-56) Jesus calms a storm that nearly drowns the disciples boat. He casts out the legion of demons in a Gentile man living among the tombs. He heals a woman of 12 years of internal bleeding. And he raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead. “Who is this that even the wind and the waves obey him,” the disciples ask. Is it possible that he is only a moral teacher? Fear, amazement, worship–no one is indifferent to Jesus the one who calms storms, casts out demons and raises the dead. Or is it possible he really is savior, son of God?

(Part 5 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 7:1-17) A Centurion seeks Jesus to come and heal his servant who is dying. A widow has no hope since her only son is dead. But both meet Jesus and experience God. What do they have in common? While the grace of God extends to all people, it is the humble who abandon any grounds for approaching him who receive and experience God’s salvation.

(Part 4 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 5:17-26) A paralytic is desperate to meet Jesus. Desperate to be healed. When he finally encounters him, Jesus forgives his sins? What does this say about what the man truly needs? What does it tell us about Jesus?

(Part 3 in 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 4) Jesus was tempted in every way just as we are. Before he begins his public ministry of teaching and healing, he endures the temptations of Satan. He turns to the scriptures to repel the tempter.

A sermon preached by the Rev. Corky Eddins

(Part 2 in a 12 part series Meet Jesus)

(Luke 3:1-18) John the Baptist came to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. What kind of preparation is needed for God? In the gospel of Luke people encounter Jesus – some “see” him for who he is, others cannot quite “see” him. The difference is usually about a heart prepared.

(Introduction to a series in the gospel of Luke – Meeting Jesus)