Category: Luke
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Living Ready and With Expectation sermon from Luke 2
The unnamed shepherds, in the middle of their work, received a divine invitation. How did they respond? They weren’t the only ones who received some unexpected news. I take a close look at this passage from Luke 2, and use it to ask ourselves, how are we living ready and with expectation today? Afterall, today,…
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Freedom Not Favoritism sermon from Luke 4
When entering new spaces, many of us (like me) often shrink ourselves—quiet, cautious, observant. But Jesus entered his ministry boldly, declaring his mission from Isaiah and proclaiming, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21) His hometown was initially proud, expecting special treatment. But Jesus challenged that, reminding them through Elijah and…
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Looking Back to go Forward sermon from Luke 5
The author of the book of Luke was purposeful in giving an “orderly account” of the events in Jesus’ life- even before Jesus’ earthly life- to help us to discern who he really was. When Simon was told to drop his nets in Luke 5, what made him respond and do it even when it…
