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(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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)

(Psalm 32) Every culture has a vision of the good life. What does it mean to live the good life? As we see in Psalm 32, the experience of the forgiveness of sins is essential to the good life.  

(Mark 10:13-16) Jesus welcomed children that parents brought to him for Jesus to bless–even though the disciples thought it was a disturbance that should be dismissed. How do we hinder children now? Even in the church we fail to take young people seriously–understanding their problems and incorporating them into the body of Christ. Kids of […]

(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 […]

(Luke 2:22-35) As Simeon waits for the salvation of the Lord and then rejoices in the birth of Jesus Christ–the Messiah, so do we all long for the promises of God to be fulfilled in the form of his presence with us.

(Luke 2:1-20) What does it tell us about God that he became a baby on Christmas? (Sermon preached on Christmas Eve 2011)