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(Luke
2:13-14)Peace on
Earth: A Farce or a Force? -
What is this "peace on earth" that the
angels proclaimed at the birth of our Savior? 12/21/03 (Luke 24:13-35)Marks of True Devotion - A study from Luke 24:13-35. How do respond when you walk through one of life's dark valleys? 8/18/06 |
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(Luke 1)The
Dayspring from on High (Part One) -
Examining why the symbolism of light is so important to Christmas. 12/17/00 (Luke 1)The Dayspring from on High (Part Two) - Examining what it means when God's word says - the Dayspring from on high. 12/24/00 (Luke 5)Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (Part One) - Examining how we can use the word of God to reveal our need for the saving grace that can only come from Jesus Christ. 5/21/00 (Luke 5)Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (Part Two) - Do you know that there is nothing you can do in and of yourself to make yourself acceptable to the Lord? 5/28/00 (Luke 6)The Heart of the Matter (Part One) - Examining the heart's functions such as spiritually and emotionally. 12/30/01 (Luke 6)The Heart of the Matter (Part Two) - Does your life reflect the heart of the matter? 1/06/02 (Luke 12)The Theology of Things (Part One) - What does Jesus teach us about the theology of things? 10/1/00 (Luke 12)The Theology of Things (Part Two) - Examining Jesus' theology of things. 10/08/00 (Luke 23)On A Hill Far Away - What can we learn from the cross of Christ and the crosses that were on His right and left? Why are the crosses of the Thieves also important? 1/23/00 |
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(Luke 1)The
Magnificat (Part One) -
Examining the song the young virgin sang
after finding out she was to be the mother of the Christ child. 12/04/00 (Luke 1)The Magnificat (Part Two) - Examining Mary's heart and her song of praise over the knowledge that she was going to give birth to the Savior. 12/05/00 (Luke 1)The Song of Zacharias (Part One) - We have faith in God but we often wonder how he will do what he does. 12/06/00 (Luke 1)The Song of Zacharias (Part Two) - Examining the song of Zacharias and the birth of John the Baptist. 12/07/00 (Luke 2)Glory to God in the Highest (Part One) - As the angels came to earth to announce the birth of Jesus Christ - the Messiah - why did they seek out the shepherds, the outcasts of the day, to give this wonderful message? 12/08/00 (Luke 2)Glory to God in the Highest (Part Two) - Examining the angels proclamation of the birth of the Savior given to the shepherds. 12/11/00 (Luke 2)The Song of Simeon (Part 1A) - Why would one who knew no sin place Himself under the law and receive the signs given to sinful man? 12/12/00 (Luke 2)The Song of Simeon (Part 1B) - Examining Mary and Joseph's example of the importance of worship in the life of a child. 12/13/00 (Luke 2)The Song of Simeon (Part 2A) - How many of us could, like Simeon did, say that we long for the day the Messiah is to come? 12/14/00 (Luke 2)The Song of Simeon (Part 2B) - How many of us are looking for the evidence that points to the coming of the Messiah? Are you longing for His coming? 12/15/00 (Luke 11:1-4)The Will of God (Part One) - Do you focus your prayer life towards knowing His mind and will, and enjoying intimate communion with Him? 4/19/04 (Luke 11:1-4)The Will of God (Part Two) - Have you consciously surrendered everything -- your finances, your job, your home, your family, even your life -- to the sovereign will of God? 4/20/04 (Luke 17:6)Faith or Spiritual Anorexia (Part One) - How can God work in your life to grow and strengthen your faith? 6/09/04 (Luke 17:6)Faith or Spiritual Anorexia (Part Two) - Does your heart respond in loving, grateful obedience, when you realize all that God has done for you? 6/10/04 (Luke 17:6)Where Do We Go From Here? (Part One) - How can we learn to cultivate and pursue a bold vision for what God can accomplish in our lives? 6/14/04 (Luke 17:6)Where Do We Go From Here? (Part Two) - What is the passion that drives your spiritual life, and fuels your relationship with God? 6/15/04 (Luke 19)The Day Christ Died (Part One) - Beginning to examine the events surrounding the day of Christ's death. 3/25/02 (Luke 19)The Day Christ Died (Part Two) - Did you know that Christ was in control of each and every thing that happened that first Good Friday? 3/26/02 (Luke 24)In the Grip of a Cold Winter (Part One) - What should we do with the resurrection of Christ if we actually believe that He rose from the dead? 3/29/02 (Luke 24)In the Grip of a Cold Winter (Part Two) - Have you placed your faith in Christ's work on the cross and in His resurrection as the atonement for your sins? 4/01/02 (Luke 24)In the Grip of a Cold Winter (Part A) - A study from Luke 24. Examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the power it has to release us from the grip of a cold winter? 3/21/05 (Luke 24)In the Grip of a Cold Winter (Part B) - A study from Luke 24. What is your response to the Resurrected Messiah? 3/22/05 (Luke 2:8-14)Why? (Part 4) - A study from Luke 2:8-14. What is the significance of the Messiah being born in the town of Bethlehem? 12/13/05 (Luke 24)In The Grip of a Cold Winter (Part A) - A study from Luke 24. What would you have thought if you had been the first one to the to the tomb of Jesus Christ, and found the stone rolled away? 12/16/05 (Luke 24)In The Grip of a Cold Winter (Part B) - A study from Luke 24. What would be your response, if you suddenly saw walking next to you, someone you knew who had died several days earlier? 12/23/05 (Luke 2:8-14)Why? (Part 4) - A study from Luke 2:8-14. What is the significance of the Messiah being born in the town of Bethlehem? 12/21/06 |
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(Luke 10)The
Good Neighbor - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the word
of God to learn more about what it means to be a good neighbor. 10/09/01 (Luke 11)The God Who Hears - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Do you ever wonder if the Lord really hears you when you turn to Him in prayer? 10/08/01 (Luke 11)Real Prayer (Part One) - Examining real prayer and how we can learn to pray no matter what our circumstances. 10/24/01 (Luke 11) Real Prayer (Part Two) - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the wonderful truth that the Holy Spirit intercedes in our prayers for us. 10/25/01 (Luke 12)What Shall We Do with All Our Possessions? - with Dr. Dan Doriani - What does Jesus tell us about possessions and what we should do with them? 10/10/01 (Luke 14)Free But Costly - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Do you ever wonder if the Lord really hears you when you turn to Him in prayer? 10/11/01 (Luke 15)Saying Goodbye - Are we making sure those in the family of Christ around us don't stray? 9/17/01 (Luke 15)The Loving Father and His Lost Sons - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Is it any wonder than that your heavenly Father wants to find His lost children? 10/15/01 (Luke 15)The Two Hands of the Gospel - Examining how we must understand the two hands of the Gospel. 12/06/01 (Luke 17)Real Faith - Where should we place our faith? What does real faith look like? 10/31/01 (Luke 17)Thanksgiving of the Unworthy - Do our good deeds make us right before the Lord? 12/20/01 (Luke 17:7-19)The Motive of Our Works - Have you ever stopped to think about what the motive should be for the works we do for the kingdom of God? 6/01/02 (Luke 18:9-14)The Savior Cures Insidious Disease - with Dr. Dan Doriani - Examining the prayer of the Pharisee versus the prayer of the tax collector. 1/16/02 |
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(Luke 2:8-14)Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - A study from Luke 2:8-14. Do you bow in submission before the Lord Jesus Christ? 10/10/06 |
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(Luke
23:26-31)Hosanna, All
Hail King Jesus - A
study from Luke 23:26-31.
Examining the impact that Christ had on Simon from Cyrene, and how the
Lord used him to affect many others. 3/13/05 (Luke 24:1-12)In Search of the Living (Part One) - A study from Luke 24:1-12. How can we move from unbelief to belief, and place our trust fully in the risen Christ? 3/20/05 (Luke 24:1-12)In Search of the Living (Part Two) -A study from Luke 24: 1-12. How should we respond to the risen Christ, who was dead, but is now alive? 3/27/05 (Luke 7:36-50)The Tale of Two Debtors - A study from Luke 7:36-50. Do you have an attitude of gratitude for all that God has done for you in Jesus Christ? 11/20/05 (Luke 20:9-19)A Christmas Drama - A study from Luke 20:9-19. How do you respond to Jesus Chris - with hostility and opposition, or faith and submission? 12/18/05 (Luke 2:8-20)Christmas Peace - A study from Luke 2:8-20. What is this 'peace on earth' that the angels proclaimed at the birth of our Savior? 12/25/05 (Luke 14:15-24)Why God Seems So Far Away - A study from Luke 14:15-24. How do you respond to the Lord's invitation? 1/15/06 (Luke 18:9-14)Two Men and The Truth (Part One) - A study from Luke 18: 9-14. Have you seen the truth about yourself, and come to Christ in humility, repentance, and faith? 1/22/06 (Luke 18:9-14)Two Men and The Truth (Part Two) - A study from Luke 18: 9-14. Are you viewing yourself in light of the Gospel, and humbling yourself before the Lord? 1/29/06 (Luke 16:19-31)The Rich Man And Lazarus (Part One) - A study from Luke 16:19-31. Why is it that so many people fail to take seriously the fate that awaits those who reject the truth of Jesus Christ? 2/19/06 (Luke 16:19-31)The Rich Man And Lazarus (Part Two) - A study from Luke 16:19-31. Are you seeking to be justified before men or before God? 2/26/06 (Luke 6:17-26)The Sermon on the Mount (Part One) - A study from Luke 6:17-26. How does the sermon on the mount demonstrate the radical and revolutionary nature of the Kingdom of God? 8/20/06 (Luke 6:17-26)The Sermon on the Mount (Part Two) - A study from Luke 6:17-26. Do you experience the life of true blessing, through your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? 8/27/06 (Luke 6:27-36)The Heart of Missions (Part One) - A study from Luke 6:27-36. Are you obeying Christ's command to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you? 9/10/06 (Luke 6:27-36)The Heart of Missions (Part Two) - A study from Luke 6:27-36. What is at the heart of missions and the key to effectively reaching the world for Christ? 9/17/06 (Luke 6:37-42)So The Blind Can See -A study from Luke 6:37-42. Can you see clearly--or do you need to have your spiritual eyesight checked? 9/24/06 (Luke 1:26-38)Jesus' Mother -A study from Luke 1:26-38. Do you acknowledge the Christ Child as God in human flesh, and follow Him as your Lord and Savior? 12/24/06 |
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(Luke 1:1-4)It's All
About Truth -
In spiritual matters, we need the
truth -- but what is the truth, and where can we find it? 11/29/03 (Luke 1)Mary and the Promise of God - Studying the promise God gave to Mary that changed the world forever. 12/22/01 (Luke 2)The Angelic Announcement - Examining the real reason we celebrate this time of year the birth of Jesus Christ. 12/23/00 (Luke 2)Amazingly Wise and Subjected Jesus - How can Jesus' boyhood be an example to parents and children alike? 6/02/01 (Luke 3:1-4)Boldness - Should Christians avoid the stigma of being bold? And besides, does the bible really tell us to behold? 12/07/02 (Luke 3:1-4)The Mission of John - How is John the Baptist like a billboard along a busy highway? 12/14/02 (Luke 6)The Two Houses (Part One) - Will your house be able to stand in the natural disasters of life? 11/10/01 (Luke 6) The Two Houses (Part Two) - Are you able to weather the storms of life? Examining how to build a firm foundation. 11/17/01 (Luke 6)The Two Houses (Part Three) - In what does your foundation lie? 12/01/01 (Luke 6)The Two Houses (Part Four) - Do we really understand why it's important to have a firm foundation in our Heavenly Father? 12/08/01 (Luke 7)A Marvelous Faith - What was it about the centurion's faith that so impressed the Savior? 2/5/00 (Luke 7)The Widow's Might - Examining Jesus' miracle of bringing back to life the widow's son. 11/03/01 (Luke 8)The Healing Power of Jesus - What does the bible teach us about the healing power of Jesus? 1/06/01 (Luke 9)Demands of Discipleship (Part One) - Who should be in control of our lives if we're not? 6/16/01 (Luke 9)Demands of Discipleship (Part Two) - Have you sacrificed things you can't keep to obtain something you won't lose? 6/23/01 (Luke 12)Faulty Towers - Many fled the crumbling towers of the World Trade Center, but there stands a Tower that even more have learned to flee to. What is the Tower? 11/24/01 (Luke 12:22-31)Be Not Anxious (Part One) - As believers, does our worry and fretting reveal a lack of faith that God cares for us and is in control? 5/24/03 (Luke 12:22-31)Be Not Anxious (Part Two) - What do your anxieties reveal about ourselves and our relationship with God? 5/31/03 (Luke 15)Dinner Invitations - Have you answered God's invitation? 9/16/00 (Luke 15)Lost and Found - Knowing how frustrated we get upon losing our treasures, is it any wonder the concern God feels when one of His own is lost? 6/30/01 (Luke 15)What It Means To Be Found - Like small children separated from mom, we too are lost, and are frantically calling out for God to come find us. What exactly does it mean to be found? 7/7/01 (Luke 15) The Parable of the Prodigal Son -What can we learn about the love of God for His children from the account of the prodigal son? 7/14/01 (Luke 15) The Prodigal Son Returns to the Father (Part One) - How do you think the Lord feels when the lost return to Him? 7/21/01 (Luke 15) The Prodigal Son Returns to the Father (Part Two) - Will the Lord take you back if you disobey Him? How did the father receive the prodigal son in the account found in Luke? 7/28/01 (Luke 15) Reception by the Father - How many of us as parents have the heart of the prodigal son's father? 8/04/01 (Luke 15)Jesus Eats with Sinners - What can we learn from the example of Jesus about dealing with those who are different than us? 8/11/01 (Luke 16)Slaves and Service - Do you know that the word of God calls Christians to be slaves and to live a life of service? 1/13/01 (Luke 16:10-18)Who's Gonna Change? - Are you a person who is sensitive to doing God's will no matter what the consequence? 11/01/03; 7/30/05 (Luke 16:19-31)Rich Man, Poor Man (Part One) - Which man was truly blessed by God, and what important truths does this parable teach us today? 11/08/03; 8/6/05 (Luke 16:19-31)Rich Man, Poor Man (Part Two) - What valuable lessons can we draw from the stark contrast of this rich man's life, with the life of a poor beggar named Lazarus? 11/15/03; 8/13/05 (Luke 16:19-31)Rich Man, Poor Man (Part Three) - How can you make sure you will win the greatest prize -- eternal life and peace with God? 11/22/03; 8/20/05 (Luke 17:1)Giving Thanks - Examining the story of the 10 lepers to learn the importance of giving thanks to Jesus Christ for His many blessings. 1/19/02; 2/5/05 (Luke 17:1)Good Brothers (Part One) - Is the influence you have on others good or bad? Examining how we influence others. 1/26/02; 2/12/05 (Luke 17:1)Good Brothers (Part Two) - Do you know that if we are to be good brothers that Christ commands us to forgive? How can we be people of forgiveness? 2/02/02; 2/19/05 (Luke 18) The Tale of Two Men - Each and everyone of us is a sinner who needs the mercy of God. How will this truth change our lives? 3/24/01 (Luke 18:18-27)The Rich Young Ruler (Part One) - Is there a danger to living in the midst of prosperity and success? Can it dull our spiritual vision? 5/10/03; 9/17/05 (Luke 21:25-36)On Alert for the King - When Christ returns, will you be taken by surprise or will you be prepared? 12/21/02; 12/31/05 (Luke 18:22-30)The Rich Young Ruler (Part Two) - A study from Luke 18:22-30. As our wealth increases are in greater danger of becoming less sensitive to our need for God? 9/24/05 (Luke 8:4-15)The Parable of the Sower (Part One): The Hard Heart - A study from Luke 8:4-15. What is your spiritual "heart condition"? 2/18/06 (Luke 8:4-15)The Parable of the Sower (Part Two): Rocky Ground - A study from Luke 8:4-15. Has God softened and prepared your heart to receive His Word? 2/25/06 (Luke 8:4-15)The Parable of the Sower (Part Three): Thorny - A study from Luke 8:4-15. How can we guard against the weeds and thorns that can make God's Word ineffective in our lives? 3/4/06 (Luke 8:4-15)The Parable of the Sower (Part Three): Goody - A study from Luke 8:4-15. Has God changed your heart into the good soil that is receptive to His Word? 3/11/06 (Luke 1:26)Mary and the Promise of God - A study from Luke 1:26. Examining the promise that God gave to Mary, that changed the world forever. 12/16/06 |
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(Luke
1:46-55)The
Magnificat: Mary's Song of Praise -
What can we learn today from Mary's
remarkable song of praise? 12/04/04; 12/17/05 (Luke 2:8-14)Glory to God in the Highest - A study from Luke 2:8-14. Was there ever a time when God was not in control? 12/24/05 |
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(Luke
1:39-56)The Song of Mary -
Pastor Lewis will lead us through a study of the character traits of
this blessed young woman. 12/14/03; 12/17/06 (Luke 2:1-7)The Birth of God's Son - Examining a few of the Old Testament scripture passages that predict the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. 12/21/03; 12/24/06 (Luke 2:36-38)Luke's Biography of Anna - Pastor Lewis will be teaching us about the prophetess Anna, and her role in the Gospel story. 4/06/03 (Luke 17:11-19)How to Maintain a Thankful Heart - Pastor Lewis will show us how and why we should be grateful to the Lord. 3/02/03 (Luke 24:13-53)Three Days Later - The Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part One) - A study from Luke 24:13-53. Do you celebrate the Resurrection and its impact on your life every day? 4/9/06 (Luke 24:13-53)Three Days Later - The Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part Two) - A study from Luke 24: 13-53. How does the truth of the Resurrection impact your life today? 4/16/06 (Luke 13:22-30)Salvation Through the Narrow Door - A study from Luke 13:22-30. Are you traveling on the broad road to destruction, or are you entering through the narrow door which leads to life? 6/19/05 (Luke 19:1-10)A Picture of Salvation (Part One) - A study from Luke 19:1-10. Examining the story of Zacchaeus and the glorious picture of salvation it presents? 6/26/05 (Luke 19:1-10)A Picture of Salvation (Part Two) - A study from Luke 19:1-10. Will you be like Zacchaeus, and refuse to let anything keep you from your Lord and Savior? 7/3/05 |
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(Luke 2)What
Child Is This? (Part 1-A) - How would you
answer the question - what child is this? 12/09/00 (Luke 2)What Child Is This? (Part 1-B) - Do you know the real reason we celebrate Christmas? 12/16/00 (Luke 2)What Child Is This? (Part 2-A) - How can we be certain of the identity of the child who was born and laid in a manger? 12/23/00 (Luke 2)What Child Is This? (Part 2-B) - Continuing to answer the pressing question - what child is this? 12/30/00 (Luke 2)Unto You Has Been Born A Savior (Part One) - Why is it that for many it is hard to accept His gift of salvation? 12/22/01 (Luke 2)Unto You Has Been Born A Savior (Part Two) - Studying the significance Christ's birth had for all who will come to believe in Him. 12/29/01 (Luke 2:14)The First Christmas Carol - Looking back at the first Christmas carol, sung by a great heavenly host of angels. 12/20/03 (Luke 2:1-20)The Truth Behind the Truth of Christmas (Part One) - Examining the divine providence of the birth of Jesus. 12/14/02 (Luke 2:1-20)The Truth Behind the Truth of Christmas (Part Two) - Are you ready and willing to present the truth of Christ with someone? 12/21/02 |
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(Luke 1)Mary's
Song -
Have you ever stopped to think about some
different songs of Christmas that are found in the Bible? 11/17/02 (Luke 1)Zechariah's Song - What role does Zechariah play in the account of Christ's birth? 11/04/02 (Luke 1)The Promise to Mary - Do you know that God can use the little things, the things no one sees as being important or significant? 12/17/00 (Luke 1)Elizabeth's Song - What were the consequences of the coming of Christ? What can we learn from Elizabeth's song? 12/22/02 (Luke 1:26-38)Learning from the Life of Mary - Examining the life of Mary. 11/28/04 (Luke 2)The Angel's Song - Examining the glorious announcement of Christ's birth. 12/01/02 (Luke 2)Simeon's Song - What can we learn from Simeon's song? 12/08/02 (Luke 2)What We Learn from the Baby Jesus - Why is it so significant that the Son of God be born fully human and yet fully divine? 12/19/04 (Luke 2:25-35)A Contented Christian - Are you struggling to find contentment and satisfaction in your life today? 12/26/04 (Luke 15)A Heart for the Lost: The Parable of the Lost Son - Examining the story of the lost son and how we can have hearts that go out to the spiritually lost. 11/04/01 (Luke 16)The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship - What does Jesus teach us about what we are to do with our wealth. 2/27/00 (Luke 19:41-44)Our Weeping Savior - Examining that the Bible tells us that God does have emotions. 4/13/03 |
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(Luke 1:26-38)The
Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You -
Examining how God the Holy Spirit brings salvation to our lives. 1/18/04 (Luke 2)Lying in a Manger - Do you know why the angels chose the shepherds as the ones they would give the good news of the newborn Savior? 12/16/01 (Luke 2:1-20)Prince of Peace - Examining the holy night in which our Savior was born. 12/29/02 (Luke 5:1-11)They Left Everything to Follow Him - As we grow in Christ, we will increasingly leave behind the things of the world to pursue the glory of God. 5/23/04 (Luke 10)Love Your Neighbor as Yourself - Do you know loving your neighbor as God commands is risky? 6/04/00 (Luke 10)One Thing Matters - What can we learn about priorities from Mary, the sister of Lazarus? 7/22/01 (Luke 12:16-46)The Master of the House - Are we managing our lives in preparation for an even greater return through Jesus Christ? 10/12/03 (Luke 17)Increase Our Faith Why should we pray for our faith to be increased? 1/07/01 (Luke 17)If He Repents Forgive Him - What is God's definition of real forgiveness? 8/26/01 (Luke 24:36-49)Joy and Amazement - Dr. Glenn Parkinson - Examining how the disciples' hopelessness turned into joy and amazement. 3/31/02 (Luke 22:14-23, 31-34)I Have Prayed For You -A study from Luke 22:14-23, 31-34. Do you realize the power of Christ's intercession on your behalf? 3/20/05 (Luke 3:1-18)The Salvation of God- A study from Luke 3:1-18. How can we transform the world through the complete message of salvation in Jesus Christ? 7/17/05 (Luke 12:35-48)The Faithful and Wise Manager -A study from Luke 12:35-48. How are we to use and manage God's blessings in our lives? 3/19/06 (Luke 10:25-37)Everyone Is Important -A study from Luke 10:25-37. Are you following the Lord's command to love your neighbor as yourself, and to put the needs of others before your own? 8/6/06 (Luke 1:26-38)How Will This Be? -A study from Luke 1:26-38. Examining the unique and remarkable birth of Jesus Christ? 12/10/06 (Luke 1:26-38)Leaping For Joy -A study from Luke 1:39-45. Does the one who brings true joy to the world make your heart leap for joy? 12/24/06 |
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(Luke 13)A
National Tragedy in Biblical Perspective - What is the biblical
perspective of this national tragedy? 9/23/01 (Luke 15:8-10)Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges (Luke 16:19-27)Seven Biblical Facts About Heaven (Luke 24)Developing a Christian Heart: Loving God's Word - Do we really have a love for the word of God? 7/15/01 |
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(Luke 1:26-56)The
Characters of Christmas: Mary -
Who really was this young woman who would
give birth to our Savior? And what can we learn from her example? 12/15/02 (Luke 1:26-56)The Characters of Christmas: Joseph - Seeking to better understand the life of Joseph. 12/22/02 (Luke 4)The Deity Of Christ (Part Two) - A study from Luke 4. What are the results of denying the deity of Christ? 5/1/05 (Luke 1)The Virgin Birth (Part Two) - A study from Luke 1. Why is the virgin birth under attack? 5/29/05 (Luke 24)Christ As Prophet (Part Two) -A study from Luke 24. Why is it important that we recognize Christ as prophet? 6/12/05 (Luke, etc.)Christ As King (Part One) - A study from Luke, John, and Mark. Why do we call Christ "King"? 7/10/05 (Luke, etc.)Christ As King (Part Two) -A study from Luke, John, and Mark. Are you submitting to Christ as the King of your life? 7/17/05 (Luke 1)The Doctrine of Repentance: Introductory Considerations (Part One) -A study from Luke 1, Matthew 3, Mark 6. What is the importance of repentance? 4/2/06 (Luke 1)The Doctrine of Repentance: Introductory Considerations (Part Two) -A study from Luke 1, Matthew 3, Mark 6. Why is the act of repentance important to God? 4/9/06 (Luke)Results of Repentance (Part One) - A study from Luke, Psalms, and Matthew. Why must a person repent? 5/28/06 (Luke 15)On The Horizontal Level (Part One) - A study from Luke 15 and 17. What lessons can we learn from horizontal repentance? 6/11/06 (Luke 18)Justification-Introductory Considerations (Part One) -A study from Luke 18 and Romans 10. What is justification? 8/6/06 |
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(Luke 1)The
Wonder of the Gospel in Christmas - How many of us at Christmas ask
Mary's question: God, how are you going to do this miraculous thing?
12/16/01 (Luke 1)Mary: The First True Christian - Is it possible that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was the first Christian? 12/23/01 (Luke 11)God's "How Much More" Principle God's - Do we believe we can't come to God in prayer and ask for what we want? 1/30/00 (Luke 15:1-7)The One Jesus Loves - with Troy DeBruin - If you've turned your back on Christ, return; don't you know you're the one He loves? 9/29/02 (Luke 17)To Make God Come Down - What must we do to make "God come down?" 1/21/01 (Luke 18)Do You Pray - Or Faint? - When things are beyond our control and all of our efforts have failed, we turn to the Lord. Is this the only time that God wants us to seek His face in prayer? 11/28/99 (Luke 22)God On Trial - What would you have thought id you had been there when a beaten and bloodied Jesus was brought to trial? 4/02/00 (Luke 22)Stranger at the Broken Place - What did the Lord do in Peter's life? Can He do the same in ours? 3/26/00 (Luke 23)Father, Into Your Hands - What can we learn from the way Christ approached death? 4/16/00 (Luke 23)No-Fault Crucifixion? - Examining the innocence of Jesus Christ. 4/09/00 (Luke 24)Witness Clothed with Power - Examining the call to be witnesses to a lost and dieing world. 4/30/00 (Luke 24:45-49)Our Witness to All Nations - God called us to go out and preach His word...so why are so many of us still sitting around? 3/10/02 (Luke 1:5-25)An Angel At the Altar - A study from Luke 1:5-25. How did God use angels to carry out His will in the events surrounding Christ's birth? 12/12/04 (Luke 1:26-38)What Can We Learn From Mary? - A study from Luke 1:26-38. Examining Mary's role in God's plan of salvation. 12/19/04 (Luke 2:21-38)Finishing Well -A study from Luke 2:21-38. How can our relationship with Christ stay fresh and vital as we face the hardships of this world? 12/26/04 (Luke 2:15-20)How to Keep Christmas -A study from Luke 2:15-20. How is a disciple of Christ to reverently 'keep' Christmas today? 12/18/05 (Luke 24:1-12, 36-49)He Descended Into Hell -A study from Luke 24:1-12, 36-49. Do you understand Easter as "the main event?" 4/16/06 |
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(Luke 13)The
Divine Intervention (Part One) - In the midst of these attacks, can we
see the hand of God at work? Was this an act of divine intervention in the
life of our nation? 9/23/01 (Luke 13)The Divine Intervention (Part Two) - Is it possible that the recent events in our land are a wake-up call by the Lord to His people? If so, what are we to learn from these tragic happenings? 9/30/01 (Luke 15)The Prodigal Son (Part 1A) - Examining the son who requested his inheritance and then left home. 4/14/02 (Luke 15)The Prodigal Son (Part 1B) - Have you like the prodigal son wandered away from home and turned your back on God? 4/21/02 (Luke 15)The Prodigal Son (Part 2A) - Examining the father and how he is a picture of God the Father. 4/28/02 (Luke 15)The Prodigal Son (Part 2B) - How many of us feel like we can't return home to the Lord because of our sin and guilt? What can we learn from how the father responded to the prodigal son? 5/05/02 (Luke 15)The Prodigal Son (Part 3A) - What are we to learn from the actions of the older brother of the prodigal son? 5/12/02 (Luke 15)The Prodigal Son (Part 3B) - How many of us would think of insulting our father? 5/19/02 (Luke 21)The Last Days According to Jesus (Part 1A) - What does Jesus teach us about the last days? 09/01/02 (Luke 21)The Last Days According to Jesus (Part 1B) - What did Jesus teach would be the signs of the end times? 9/08/02 (Luke 21)The Last Days According to Jesus (Part 2A) - Are we in the end times already? With everything that has happened in our world over the last year, many people are pondering that question? 9/15/02 (Luke 21)The Last Days According to Jesus (Part 2B) - Examining Christ's teachings on the last day and the event that will signal the end. 9/22/02 (Luke 21)The Last Days According to Jesus (Part 3A) - Do we know the signs of the end times when Christ will return? What must we do to be ready? 9/29/02 (Luke 21)The Last Days According to Jesus (Part 3B) -How many of us have a sense of urgency about being ready for Jesus Christ's return? Do we believe He could come today? 10/06/02 (Luke 21:1-38)Two Views on Life (Part One) - What kind of perspective do you have on your life and this world? 10/13/02 (Luke 21:1-38)Two Views on Life (Part Two) - Examining the two views on life - the worldly view and the kingdom view. 10/20/02 (Luke 22:39-62)Surrendering to the Will of God (Part One) - Have you ever struggled with surrendering your life to the will of God? 10/27/02 (Luke 22:39-62)Surrendering to the Will of God (Part Two) - Examining the importance of surrendering to the will of God. 11/03/02 (Luke 22:63-23:23)A World Against Christ (Part One) - History records the name of one man who will forever be remembered as a coward who missed an opportunity to lead, but instead chose to be led astray. Who is he? 11/10/02 (Luke 22:63-23:23)A World Against Christ (Part Two) - Examining the greatest travesty of injustice ever recorded when Jesus was put on trial? 11/17/02 (Luke 22:63-23:23)The Shadow of the Cross (Part One) - Do we truly understand the depth and power of the symbol of the cross? 11/24/02 (Luke 22:26-26)The Shadow of the Cross (Part Two) - Discovering that the death of Jesus on the cross is not for the faint of heart. 12/01/02 (Luke 24:1-43)The Victory of the Son of Man (Part One) - Examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 12/08/02 (Luke 24:1-43)The Victory of the Son of Man (Part Two) - Continuing to examine the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 12/15/02 (Luke 24:44-53)The End of the Overture (Part One) - How is a musical overture similar to the resurrected Christ? 12/22/02 (Luke 24:44-53)The End of the Overture (Part Two) - Examining the great commission and ascension of Christ. 12/29/02 |
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(Luke 1:39-55)Rekindling
the Joy - Have you been robbed of
joy this holiday season? 12/15/02 (Luke 2:1-7)Experiencing A Christmas You'll Never Forget - How are we to find joy in the season in spite of our trouble? 12/01/02 (Luke 4:1-14)Releasing God's Power in Everyday Lives - Who or what is fighting for control in your life? 3/21/04 (Luke 4:1-15)Overcoming Temptation - Now when temptation comes your way, do you have an escape route already mapped out? 3/09/03 (Luke 5:1-11)Finding Our Highest Purpose - If we know Christ shouldn't our lives have a greater meaning and purpose? 3/16/03 (Luke 8:22-25)When Life is Out of Control - How do you respond as the storms of life blow your way? 3/23/03 (Luke 9:23-25)Our Highest Calling - Have you ever stopped to consider what your life is about? 2/22/04 (Luke 9:28-36)There's More to Jesus than What Meets the Eye - When we look at the life of Jesus, are we seeing the complete picture? 3/30/03 (Luke 12:22-32)Overcoming Worry - Does worry really do us any good? Has it ever changed the outcome of a problem? 4/06/03 (Luke 14:15-24)Excuses, Excuses - Are excuses keeping you from knowing or growing in Christ? 4/13/03 (Luke 15:17-24)Taking Time to Let God Love Us - Is it necessary that we reach a crisis point before reaching out to God? 7/04/04 (Luke 21:1-4)What God Looks For - Examining how the Bible places a great deal of emphasis on the subject of money. 4/20/03 (Luke 22:1-5)When There Is No Fruit - What happens when all that we are engaged in is spiritual busyness? 7/07/02 (Luke 22:24-34)The Sifting - Do you know that if you are a Christian today that you are in Satan's cross hairs? 6/30/02 (Luke 22:39-46)Wrestling with God - A healthy marriage is a place where a couple can share moments of pain, disappointments and fear as well as triumphal experiences. But though we may see the benefits to an intimately honest marriage relationship, are we just as vulnerable with God? 4/27/03 (Luke 23:8-11)Toying with Indifference - How many of us are suffering from spiritual indifference? 8/11/02 (Luke 22:32-43)The Taunting Thief and the Convicted Criminal - Examining the people and events surrounding Jesus' last week on earth. 8/25/02 |
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(Luke 1:26-55)In
Praise of Mary -
Focusing on Mary and her faithfulness to God's Word and God's
plan for her life. 12/21/03 (Luke 1:46-56)Mary's Song - Examining the story of Mary. 1/19/03 (Luke 2:1-16)A Sign - Focusing on the power of the ultimate sign...Jesus Christ. 2/08/04 (Luke 2:8-14)The Angels' Song - Skip discusses the strength of angels and the immense multitude of them around us. 1/26/03 (Luke 2:8-11)Veiled in the Flesh the Godhead See - Are God's eyes closed to our daily plights? 12/15/02 (Luke 2:25-35)Simeon's Song - Looking at the story of Simeon and his early understanding of the price Christ paid for all of us. 2/02/03 (Luke 4)The Fury of Acceptance - Did you know that Jesus accepts people that we don't? Examining the acceptance of us by the King of Kings. 10/21/01 (Luke 4)The King's Surprising and Subduing Acceptance - Examining who the King of King's really accepts into His kingdom. (Luke 7:36-50)Lavish Mercy - Examining the purifying power of Christ's mercy. 4/27/03 (Luke 7:36-50)Lavishly Forgiven - Looking at the purifying power, perplexity, and passion of forgiveness. 11/16/03 (Luke 8:26-39)Lord over the Darkness - What should a Christian know about demons and evil spirits? 3/10/02 (Luke 9)The King's Humiliation - What can we learn from Jesus and His humiliation? 12/02/01 (Luke 9:28-36)The Face of Glory - Examining the glory of God and why we must be moved to worship Him. 12/08/02 (Luke 10:25-37)Samaritan To the World - Where do we draw the line between staying out of harm's way and helping a brother or sister in need? 1/13/02 (Luke 12:4-7)Gospel Comfort and Gospel Warning - Nearly one year has passed since the terrible terrorist attacks in our nation. Skip presents a memorial message about the events of September 11, 2001. 9/08/02 (Luke 19:1-10)Portrait of a Lost Man Called - Have you been so interested in hearing His words that you too have experienced a calling from your Heavenly Father? 4/14/02; 7/30/06 (Luke 22:14-30)Portrait of Betrayal - Studying the portrait of One who was betrayed for merely a few pieces of silver. 5/05/02; 5/7/06; 8/20/06 (Luke 23:32-38)Into Your Hands - If you are a Christian, what is the center of your faith? On what is Christianity founded? 3/24/02 (Luke 24:13-35)Portrait of Men with Burning Hearts - Does your heart more commonly burn for the problems and causes of this earth, or from a deep-seated longing to give your all to Christ? 5/12/03 (Luke 4:14-30)Good Sermon, Pastor - A study from Luke 4:14-30. Did you know Jesus accepts people we don't? 2/12/06 (Luke 10:25-37)The World's Samaritan - A study from Luke 10:25-37. For a Christian, who has been commanded to help his neighbor in need, how are we to approach situations such as hitch-hikers or helping strangers? 2/19/06 (Luke 5:1-11)Your Missionary Calling - A study from Luke 5:1-11. If we know Christ, shouldn't our lives have greater meaning and purpose? 3/5/06 (Luke 5:17-26)Authority To Forgive and Heal - A study from Luke 5:17-26. How would people close to you describe your faith? 3/12/06 (Luke 7:1-10)The Vantage Point Of Faith - A study from Luke 7:1-10. Examining three vantage points of faith and how we can apply these to our lives. 3/19/06 (Luke 6:27-38)The Measure You Give - A study from Luke 6:27-38. Is there a situation in your life, where forgiveness has not yet been offered? 3/26/06 (Luke 24:1-12)An Idle Tale - A study from Luke 24:1-12. Do you view the resurrection as truth or an idle tale? 5/14/06 (Luke 24:13-15, 28-31, 36-47)The Necessity - A study from Luke 24:13-15, 28-31, and 36-47. Does your spiritual body bear the likeness of Jesus Christ, or is it hollow and void of His presence? 5/21/06 (Luke 15:1-10)Lost and Found -A study from Luke 15:1-10. Are you spiritually lost or eternally found in Christ? 5/28/06 (Luke 15:11-32)The Parable of The Searching Father - A study from Luke 15:11-32. Why do we need a heart that goes out for the spiritually lost? 6/11/06 (Luke 7:36-50)No Illusions - A study from Luke 7:36-50. Are you living an illusion in life or living a life with Christ? 6/18/06 (Luke 3:1-18)The Holy Spirit's Good News of Judgment - A study from Luke 3:1-18. Can you look towards the Lord's coming judgment and know that you have been freed from the penalty for your sins? 7/2/06 (Luke 24:13-35)Portraits Of Men With Burning Hearts - A study from Luke 24:13-35. Examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of His sacrifice. 8/27/06 (Luke 1:26-8,45)Mary: A Model Disciple - Faith In God's Word - A study from Luke 1:26-38, 45. As believers, how can we follow Mary's model of discipleship in our lives? 12/17/06 (Luke 1:26-33)Mary: A Model Disciple - Faith In God's Plan - A study from Luke 1:26-33. Why did Mary receive such favor and grace by the Lord? 12/24/06 |
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(Luke 1)The
Melody of Advent (Part One) - Examining
the melody of advent. 12/10/00 (Luke 1)The Melody of Advent (Part Two) - Examining how God used an obscure teen-aged girl to be the mother of the Messiah. 12/17/00 (Luke 1:26-38)The Lord of Advent Joy - Examining the most amazing birth announcement in history -- the angelic declaration that Mary would give birth to the Messiah. 12/14/03 (Luke 1:39-45)The Leap of Advent Joy - Does the glorious message of Christmas make you feel like leaping for joy? 12/21/03 (Luke 1:67-80)The Legacy of Advent Joy - Examining the first words spoken by a man of God after nine months of silence, and see how they express the wonder and glory of the Incarnation. 12/07/03 (Luke 2:21-35)The Light of Advent Joy - Have you looked upon Jesus for your salvation, with the eyes of faith? 12/28/03 (Luke 2)Good News of Great Joy (Part One) - Do you wonder why God chose the lowly shepherds as the first congregation to hear the gospel? 12/23/01 (Luke 2)Good News of Great Joy (Part Two) - Examining the night the Savior was born. 12/30/01 (Luke 6:38)Mission Impossible: Outgiving God - How can we learn to develop generous, giving hearts, and how will this transform our lives? 10/19/03 (Luke 11:5-13)Prayer: A Confidence in God (Part One) - Do you seek God's direction for your life every day in prayer? 1/04/04 (Luke 11:5-13)Prayer: A Confidence in God (Part Two) - Do you have a self-help, do-it-yourself religious life -- or do you live every day in prayerful reliance on God? 1/11/04 (Luke 24:1-12)A Passion for Life - We have no reason to doubt His Word, and every reason to trust His promises of eternal life to those who believe. 4/11/04 |
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(Luke 15:11-32)Today is Your Day
of Salvation-
A study from Luke 15:11-32. Do we need to earn God's favor before he'll
accept us? 3/21/04 (Luke 5:17-26)Healing and Deliverance Through Committed Spiritual Friendship -A study from Luke 5:17-26. What are the marks of a true friend? 6/6/04 (Luke 2:8-20)Behold the Lamb - A study from Luke 2:8-20. Looking at this passage of scripture and how it reveals another interesting aspect of God's love. 12/12/04 (Luke 6:39-49)Spiritual Check-Up - A study from Luke 6:39-49. As we grow older it's essential that we schedule a physical exam on a more regular basis. But are we also aware of the importance of conducting a spiritual examination as well? 12/26/04 |
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(Luke 1)Mary:
Praising with Her Lips - Examining Mary's
reaction to the angel's news. 12/21/00 (Luke 2)Just Call Me Jesus - Examining the name of the babe who was born in a manger that first Christmas. 12/28/00 (Luke 2)Spread the Word - Examining the response of the shepherds to the news of the birth of Jesus Christ and what we can learn from them. 12/26/00 (Luke 2)Spread the Word - Continuing to examine the Holy Spirit's role in our lives as Christians. 2/10/00 (Luke 3)The Mystery of the Trinity (Part One) - What is the Trinity and what makes it so important in the lives of Christians? 10/03/00 (Luke 3)The Mystery of the Trinity (Part Two) - Examining the word of God and what it teaches us about the ministry and mystery of the Trinity. 10/04/00 (Luke 4:14-22)The Sprit of the Lord is Upon Me - In what ways can we better witness to those around us? 7/08/04 (Luke 11:1-13)The Power of Prayer - What does Jesus Christ and the word of God teach us about prayer? 7/01/02 (Luke 14)The Great Banquet - How many of us love the kingdom of God and long to see others become part of that kingdom?5/22/00 (Luke 14)The Great Banquet (Part Two) - Continuing to examine the great banquet and our role in drawing others in to be part of that glorious event. 5/23/00 (Luke 18:35-43)What Do You Want Me to Do For You? - Rodney looks at the right motives needed in responding to this question. 7/13/04 (Luke 19:1-10)Today Salvation Has Come to This House (Part One) - Examining the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector and his repentance to Jesus. 7/14/04 (Luke 19:1-10)Today Salvation Has Come to This House (Part Two) - Continuing to examine the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector and his repentance to Jesus. 7/15/04 (Luke 19:28-34)The Lord Needs It - Do others view you as a servant to Christ? 7/01/04 |
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(Luke 13:1-5)Things That
Matter Most: Recovering the Lost Doctrine of Repentance (Part One) - A
study from Luke 13:1-5. How
can believers today recover the importance of genuine biblical repentance?
9/11/05 (Luke 13:1-5)Things That Matter Most: Recovering the Lost Doctrine of Repentance (Part Two) - A study from Luke 13:1-5. Are you cultivating a genuine lifestyle of repentance? 9/18/05 (Luke 8:4-15)Things That Matter Most: What Is True Saving Faith? (Part One) - A study from Luke 8:4-15. Do you possess a genuine, living faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? 9/25/05 (Luke 8:4-15)Things That Matter Most: What Is True Saving Faith? (Part Two) - A study from Luke 8:4-15. Do you demonstrate a true saving faith, by walking in the good works that God has prepared in advance for you? 10/2/05 (Luke 1:1-25)God Shatters the Silence (Part One) - A study from Luke 1:1-25. How did God dramatically intervene in human history after 400 years of silence? 11/6/05 (Luke 1:1-25)God Shatters the Silence (Part Two) - A study from Luke 1:1-25. God has spoken through His written Word, and the Incarnate Word. Are you listening? 11/13/05 (Luke 1:57-80)The Birth of the Forerunner (Part One) - A study from Luke 1:57-80. The remarkable circumstances surrounding the conception and birth of John the Baptist underscore his unique and important place in redemptive history. 11/20/05 (Luke 1:57-80)The Birth of the Forerunner (Part Two) - A study from Luke 1:57-80. Are you following in John's footsteps, and seeking to lead others to the Lord Jesus Christ? 11/27/05 (Luke 1:26-56)The Annunciation (Part One) - A study from Luke 1:26-56. Examining the most amazing birth announcement in history - the angelic declaration that the Virgin Mary would give birth to the Savior of the world. 12/4/05 (Luke 1:26-56)The Annunciation (Part Two) - A study from Luke 1:26-56. Do you acknowledge the Christ Child as God in human flesh, and follow Him as your Lord and Savior? 12/11/05 (Luke 2:1-20)Good Tidings of Great Joy (Part One) - A study from Luke 2:1-20. Do you behold the Incarnate Son of God with joy, wonder, and adoration? 12/18/05 (Luke 2:1-20)Good Tidings of Great Joy (Part Two) - A study from Luke 2:1-20. Who alone can satisfy our deepest needs and desires? Only Jesus Christ. 1/1/06 (Luke 19:28-48)The King Enters His City (Part One) - A study from Luke 19:28-48. Do you joyfully acknowledge Christ as your Messiah and King? 3/26/06 (Luke 19:28-48)The King Enters His City (Part Two) -A study from Luke 19:28-48. Are you ready for a spiritual housecleaning of the things in your life that dishonor God? 4/2/06 |
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(Luke 3:1-6)Prepare the Way of the Lord - A study from Isaiah 9:1-7. How do you respond to the Good News that God's Messiah has come for our salvation? 12/31/06 |
