The Launch of Jesus’ Ministry, Forgiveness

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Encounter Jesus – Luke Week 4 The Launch of Jesus’ Ministry, Forgiveness Luke 4: 1-30 AUDIO Lecture Handout Luke Week 3/4 – Temptation & Launch Handout Lesson Notes Tonight we continue to consider the kind of Messiah Jesus is, and the kind He isn’t, as we finish with the temptations, consider the launch of His … Read more

The Temptation of Jesus & the Launch of His Ministry

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Encounter Jesus – Luke Week 3 The Temptation of Jesus & the Launch of His Ministry Luke 4: 1-30 AUDIO   Lecture Handout Luke Week 3 – Temptation & Launch Handout Lesson Notes Tonight we first finish with Jesus at the Temple from Week 2. In Chapter 3, we read about John’s ministry A powerful … Read more

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness

Kingdom Attitudes

This week we look at the fourth Beatitude, which could be the most heartbreaking for us as citizens of the kingdom of heaven, if we were to actually take it seriously. Are we willing to accept Christ’s implied challenge – do we truly, desperately, frantically hunger and thirst for righteousness in our lives and in … Read more

The Births of John and Jesus

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Encounter Jesus – Luke Week 2 The Births of John and Jesus Luke 1:39 – 2:52 AUDIO Lecture Handout Luke Week 2 – Birth of John and Jesus Handout Lesson Notes Tonight we’ll be reading material SO familiar we often skim it or skip it. We pack it away until Christmas, trot it out, read … Read more

Blessed Are the Meek

Kingdom Attitudes

Our exploration through the Beatitudes continues with, “Blessed are the Meek”. The true meaning of meekness has become lost in our culture, but it is essential that we recapture it if we are to be like Jesus, who called Himself meek. If spiritual poverty describes the way we think about ourselves in relation to God, … Read more

Birth Announcements

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Encounter Jesus – Luke 1 Overview & Birth Announcements Luke 1 AUDIO Lecture Handout Luke Week 1 – Overview Handout Lesson Notes This fall we continue our study “Encounter Jesus” as we work through the Gospels. We are currently in Luke, having already finished looking at Matthew and Mark. If you missed the 2016-2017 part … Read more

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Kingdom Attitudes

We continue to examine the Beatitudes, looking this week at the comfort that awaits us when citizens of God’s Kingdom mourn for loss, suffering, or injustice in our lives or in the world. Scripture Reference Matthew 5: 4 Sermon Audio Due to technical difficulties, an audio of this sermon is not available. Sermon Notes The … Read more