A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
Scripture Reference Luke 14: 7-11 Sermon Audio Due to technical difficulties, an audio of this sermon is not available. Sermon Notes Our road trip with Jesus now takes us to a dinner party where the maneuvering of the status hungry guests prompts Jesus to tell a simple parable that gives precious insight into not only … Read more
Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 8 Jesus the Judge Mark 11: 1-25 HANDOUT Mark Week 8 – The Judge Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes Turning to the momentous events of the Passion Week – when Jesus came to Jerusalem to die. Tonight – the first 36 hours or so – the Triumphal Entry, Cursing of the … Read more
Scripture Reference Luke 12: 22-32 Sermon Notes Our road trip continues, and we’re back on the subject of money and material things, and Jesus’ advice to His disciples is simply this – don’t worry! Don’t worry! Rejoice in the goodness of God! Don’t worry about basic needs – do what truly matters Life is about … Read more
Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 7 Jesus the Christ Mark 8: 28 – 9: 8 HANDOUT Mark Week 7 – The Christ Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes We come to the climax of the first half of Mark, “Who Is This Man?”, demonstrated in two crucial events – Peter’s Confession and the Transfiguration of Jesus. But … Read more
Scripture Reference Luke 10: 38-42 Sermon Notes We continue the road trip to Jerusalem with the extremely familiar story of Jesus’ visit with Martha and Mary, two sisters with very different priorities when the Lord comes to visit. This story immediately follows the parable of the Good Samaritan with its clear command to “Go and … Read more
Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 6 Jesus the New Exodus Mark 6: 30-52 HANDOUT Mark Week 6 – The New Exodus Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes We are still in the first half of Mark – “Who Is This Man?” Now we are looking at 2 astounding miracles, usually taught separately, but we must understand them … Read more
Scripture Reference Luke 12: 13-21 Sermon Notes Three principles stand out from this story: It’s not about the money, it’s about the motivation. Jesus recognizes that the heart of the brother’s problem was not inheritance law, but greed. The rich man isn’t a fool because he saves and invests, but because of his obsession with … Read more
Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 5 Jesus the Master of Nature Mark 4: 35-41 HANDOUT Mark Week 5 – Master of Nature Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes We are still in the first half of Mark – “Who Is This Man?” In Chapter 3, the Pharisees decided to kill Jesus, and blasphemed the Holy Spirit: Their … Read more