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The Cross & the Glory

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 9:18-27

The Text

Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” …

Introduction:

Jesus Christ is well known for making shocking statements. For instance, “Love your enemies and do good to them who hate you,” or “Unless a man …

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Jesus Gives More Than We Need

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 8:40-56

Introduction:

We’ve been walking through Luke’s gospel and, so far, it’s only been Jesus performing miracles. But in Luke 9, Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to preach and heal on his behalf.

Now, I want you to know there has never been such a tremendous season of spiritual work in the history of the …

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Jesus is Never Late

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 8:40-56

Introduction:

I love being able to share my location from my phone. Have you ever tried it? It sends a miniature map to anyone you want and in the center of that map is a little blue dot representing your location. As you move, the dot moves, allowing friends of family to track your position.

That way, …

Luke 8.1-21 Study Guide

A Parable on Parables

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 8:1-21

The Text

Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God….

Introduction:

Jesus constantly told stories called parables. Today we’re looking at the parable of the Sower. It’s always the first parable in the gospels, and most importantly: it’s a parable that teaches …

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Loving Jesus

An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 7:36-50

The Text

One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table… (Luke 7:36-50)

Introduction

The question this text presses on every one of us is: How do we grow in love for Jesus? Not how do we manufacture more emotion, or try harder to feel passionate, or …

Numbers 1-36 – Study Guide

Wandering in the Wilderness

From Creation to Canaan

Numbers 1-36

Introduction

“Are we there yet?” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question, I’d quit pastoring today. Long road trips with a vehicle full of kids often comes with its challenges.

“I need to use the restroom.”

“Are we there yet?”

“Can’t I get this snack?”

“When will we be there?”

“I don’t like this …

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Saving Faith

An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 7:1-10

Introduction

“Somewhere in the last century, Western man suffered a catastrophic loss of faith in himself, in his civilization, and in the faith that gave it birth.” Pat Buchanan wrote those words in 2001. I want to focus on that last phrase, “in the faith that gave it birth.” Twenty-five years ago, many believed secularization and science would eliminate …

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What’s Wrong With Us?

An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 6:43-45

Introduction

“There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count and those who can’t.” When I was in college I took a logic class. In the class I learned there are many types of logical fallacies, and one of the most common is the “either-or fallacy,” also known as the “fallacy of …

Luke 6.27-38 – Study Guide

The Text

²⁷ “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. ²⁹ To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. ³⁰ Give to everyone who begs from you, and from …