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The Pillar & Buttress of Truth

1 Timothy 3:14-16

Read the Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

According to this passage, the church is not optional. Rather, the church is the center of God’s work in the world today.

1. We are God’s Family & Do His Work

• Greek, Oikos – both family members & economic center.

• God’s family members – reconciled through Christ.

• God’s business– proclamation, baptism, the supper, discipleship.

2. We Uphold God’s Truth

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Jesus Gives More Than We Need

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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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The Power & Compassion of Christ

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 8:22-39

THE TEXT

One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out…

INTRODUCTION:

“Is God really there? Does he care that I’m suffering?”

When Luke recorded the life of Jesus, he wrestled with the same …

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 …

Luke 6.46-49 – Study Guide

True & Fake Disciples

An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 6:46-49

Introduction

Last December, I took a trip with my Dad to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cleveland Browns. Now, I’m not a Steelers fan, but I went because I wanted to be with my Dad. I wore the black and gold, I waved the Terrible Towel, and I cheered loudly for the team. …

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Introduction

Tic Tacs and two-year-olds don’t mix. I’m not sure how it happened, but when our oldest child was very young, she got ahold of a box of Tic Tacs and rather than popping one into her mouth, she decided a better receptacle of the tiny white mint was her right nostril. It didn’t take long for the peppermint oil of the candy to signal to her brain that she had made a …

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 …