The Exact Truth |
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| Luke 1:1-4 |
| 3/8/2009 |
| Luke is a book of history. It is written that you
might
know Jesus, learn about Jesus, and develop an appetite
to learn more about Jesus. You will be challenged to
realize that God uses ordinary people to declare His
glory. |
A Vision In the Temple Part 1 |
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| Luke 1:5-12 |
| 3/15/2009 |
| Prayer is not a discipline you develop so you can get
what you want from God. Instead... Find out what
prayer really is. |
A Vision In the Temple Part 2 |
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| Luke 1:13-17 |
| 3/22/2009 |
| What is driving people? Joy. Because we are wired for
delight, it is important that we find our
delight in proper places. |
A Vision In the Temple Part 3 |
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| Luke 1:18-25 |
| 4/5/2009 |
| God answers prayer and He acts on behalf of His people.
There are reasons you should believe God instead of
doubting Him:
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How Can This Be? |
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| Luke 1:26-38 |
| 4/19/2009 |
| God did not choose Mary to carry the Son of God because
she was great. She was an ordinary woman willing to be
used by God. God's power and grace is demonstrated in
this story. |
Real Joy |
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| Luke 1:39-45 |
| 4/26/2009 |
| Real joy is found as one studies the relationship
between Elizabeth and Mary. Elizabeth delighted in the
miracle God had created in Mary. She knew it was her
LORD. Our delight is in the LORD! |
The Magnificat |
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| Luke 1:46-56 |
| 5/24/2009 |
| Your goal in life is not to demonstrate your gifts.
Your purpose in this world is to make God big in the
eyes of others. Mary understood the reason for living
had nothing to do with her but everything to do with God. |
The Hand of God |
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| Luke 1:57-66 |
| 5/31/2009 |
| Evidence of the hand of the Lord is not when things
turn out according to your dreams.
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The Overflowing Heart |
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| Luke 1:67-80 |
| 6/7/2009 |
| "You are what you think" and God hears it all! One
needs to daily give the Holy Spirit full control so
that the life one lives reflects the face of God. |
The Birth of the Rescuer |
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| Luke 2:1-7 |
| 6/14/2009 |
| This record of Luke is the unveiling of the One who
would crush the serpent’s head. It did not happen in a
way any of us would have chosen.God chose to use
earthly events and natural circumstances to bring the
Deliverer to the place that would fulfill many
prophecies. |
Good News |
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| Luke 2:8-14 |
| 6/21/2009 |
| The Good News brought simple people in touch with the
glory of God. We have all fallen short of it, which
means any contact with it must be an act of God. That’s
good news.
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Full Hearts |
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| Luke 2:15-20 |
| 7/5/2009 |
| When God shows Himself to you, the right response
includes obedience, investigation,
awe and sanctified thinking. Mundane tasks are very
different when our hearts are full of
Godward thoughts. |
Anticipation Part 1 |
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| Luke 2:21-38 |
| 7/19/2009 |
| This is the first audio of a two part sermon. |
Anticipation |
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| Luke 2:21-38 |
| 7/26/2009 |
| Whether you have arrived at the golden years or are
just starting the green ones, this text carries a
powerful example for you. |
God's Kind of Childhood |
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| Luke 2:39-52 |
| 8/2/2009 |
| Jesus born under the law of Moses and in fact the
living fulfillment of the law necessitated that He be
nurtured in a home where God’s law was taught and
lived. This makes the home of Joseph and Mary a pattern
for
those of us who want to point our children to the cross. |
The Context of Messiah's Coming |
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| Luke 3:1-6 |
| 8/9/2009 |
| We complain about the corruption and weakness of our
political and religious leaders, but God often shows
Himself strong during the darkest days. |
The Fruits of Repentance |
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| Luke 3:7-14 |
| 8/16/2009 |
| You will disappoint and offend others—perhaps even hurt
them. Most of us have been taught to properly
apologize. John is calling for more than words of
regret. Repentance is a lifestyle and it can be
demonstrated. |
The Burning of the Chaff |
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| Luke 3:15-20 |
| 8/23/2009 |
| John humbly pointed others to Jesus, confronted
their sin and endured the fallout from telling the
truth. We would do well to imitate the ministry of the
man of whom Jesus said, “among those born of women
there is no one greater than John” (Luke 7:28). |
The Baptism of Christ |
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| Luke 3:21-22 |
| 8/30/2009 |
| When the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit opens your
eyes and you are set free from sin, you too begin a
ministry. Having seen the pattern John set for
service, we now see the one Jesus set. |
The Importance of Genealogies |
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| Luke 3:23-38 |
| 9/6/2009 |
| God does not waste characters and every word of His is
important. This means that we should pay attention even
to obscure texts that include genealogies. |
The Temptation of Christ |
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| Luke 4:1-13 |
| 9/13/2009 |
| We are energized by dramatic victories because they are
the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary
things. Do you know the thrill of engagement and
conquering? |
The Power of the Spirit |
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| Luke 4:14-21 |
| 9/20/2009 |
| Jesus carries on His work through the Church. The
purpose of the Church is to bring glory to God.
Compassion ministries are important in living out the
gospel. The mission itself is to preach the gospel. |
You Love Him or You Hate Him |
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| Luke 4:22-30 |
| 10/4/2009 |
| The Lord Jesus exemplifies the pattern for ministry for
the group known as the Body of Christ. Our task is not
to please the crowd but to speak the truth. |
Power over Demons |
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| Luke 3:31-37 |
| 10/11/2010 |
| Just before Jesus ascended after conquering death He
announced, “All authority has been given to Me in
heaven and on earth.” How should you respond to a
person with this much power? |
Power over Sickness |
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| Luke 4:38-44 |
| 10/18/2009 |
| The rebellion that started in the Garden of Eden
affected the world in many ways. The bondage of sin
crept into every corner of the human experience. The
rescue is from the cross. The ministry of Jesus is the
model for the people He rescued. |
Power over the Economy |
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| Luke 5:1-11 |
| 10/25/2009 |
| We fear losing the things we think we need, having to
do the things we do not want to do and looking bad in
the eyes of men. God gives you more than you need, on
His timetable and always with a bigger lesson to teach. |
Power in Prayer |
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| Luke 5:12-16 |
| 11/1/2009 |
| Prayer was Jesus' most private ministry. Why does it go
against our nature to pray? We like human solutions,
we want the credit, and we want God to submit to our will. |
Power over Sin |
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| Luke 5:17-26 |
| 11/8/2009 |
| This text reveals God’s perspective and man’s. The
presence of Jesus, like the preaching of the Bible,
brings you to see things more clearly and make accurate
judgments. |
The Friend of Sinners |
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| Luke 5:27-32 |
| 11/15/2009 |
| Awareness of being rescued from a horrible end
naturally results in warning others as well as pointing
them to deliverance.
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New Wine |
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| Luke 5:33-39 |
| 11/22/2009 |
| What is the wine in this parable? Is He saying that
some things are not compatible? Certainly new patches
don’t work with old garments and new wine doesn’t work
with old skins. But what is His point?
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Lord of the Sabbath |
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| Luke 6:1-11 |
| 11/29/2009 |
| Spiritual blindness or prejudice makes you miss the
truth of Scripture, miss opportunities to show
compassion and ultimately Jesus. |
Sovereign Choices |
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| Luke 6:12-19 |
| 3/7/2010 |
| We have here a glimpse into eternity past because we
are seeing the playing out of the divine decree. |
Upside - Down Living |
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| Luke 6:27-38 |
| 3/21/2010 |
| You become very vulnerable to others when you follow
Christ the way He calls you to follow Him. |
Blessedness and Woe |
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| Luke 6:20-26 |
| 3/14/2010 |
| The beatitudes are not commands, but statements of
fact. They are the fruit of those who have tasted the
kingdom that is not of this world. |
Sowing and Reaping |
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| Luke 6:27-39 |
| 3/28/2010 |
| Why does our flesh recoil at the thought of reaching
out to the vulnerable? Because we are not like our
heavenly Father.
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The Overflow of the Heart |
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| Luke 6:39-45 |
| 4/11/2010 |
| We have been warned about the unjust and inaccurate
judgment to which we are prone. You cannot see hearts
but you can see when hearts spill. Your words are the
overflow of your heart. |
The Foundation |
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| Luke 6:46-49 |
| 4/25/2010 |
| The great commission includes the command to
teach disciples “to obey.” Your world will be rocked
and the rocking will not demonstrate how great your
life is but how great is what you build your life upon. |
The Right to Give Orders |
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| Luke 7:10 |
| 5/2/2010 |
| Take heart as you pray for other people. Notice the
marks of “great faith". |
Is Elisha Back? |
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| Luke 7:11-17 |
| 5/9/2010 |
| Continued study in the book of Luke. Caleb Svendsen,
speaker. |
The Great Doubter |
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| Luke 7:18-30 |
| 5/16/2010 |
| John the Baptist’s humble admission of weakness
demonstrated that he was among the truly great. You
should always be honest even when it makes you look weak. |
Demoniac or Drunk |
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| Luke 7:31-35 |
| 5/30/2010 |
| We learn that methods do not change wicked hearts. |
Responding to Mercy |
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| Luke 7:36-50 |
| 6/6/2010 |
| Genuine worship does not come from those who think they
had a part in their salvation. This is why it is so
important to point sinners to the greatness of God and
then call to repentance all who fail to measure up. |
Women in Ministry |
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| Luke 8:1-3 |
| 6/13/2010 |
| What makes Christ appear so glorious is to see the way
He purchased His bride while she was in her uncleanness
and transformed her. |
The Power of the Word Part 1 |
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| Luke 8:4-15 |
| 6/20/2010 |
| It is interesting to observe that the greatest enemies
of our souls—the world, the flesh and the devil—are
shown in this text to be what gets in the way of
hearing from God. |
The Power of the Word Part 2 |
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| Luke 8:16-21 |
| 6/27/2010 |
| This text exposes our rebellious refusal to listen that
makes us all worthy of judgment. There are two primary
applications of this text that show us how to respond
to God’s word. |
The God of the Other Side |
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| Luke 8:22-25 |
| 7/4/2010 |
| Jesus scolded the disciples for their unbelief because
the storm made them forget Who ordered them into the
boat and actually got into the boat with them. Discover
what faith produces in those who have it. |
Doing Business with Demons |
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| Luke 8:26-39 |
| 7/11/2010 |
| Guest speaker: Mike Borstad |
Twelve Years of Life and Death |
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| Luke 8:40-56 |
| 7/18/2010 |
| Jesus’ timetable is very different than the people
around Him. The ruler of the universe had this all
mapped out. God’s timing is far superior to yours |
The Power of His Presence |
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| Luke 9:1-11 |
| 7/25/2010 |
| The question is not about how your god is performing
for you but about whether or not you trust the true God. |
They All Ate and Were Satisfied |
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| Luke 9:12-17 |
| 8/1/2010 |
| The event in this passage communicates how following
Jesus is full of impossible demands and impossible
provision. God’s best resources become available when
your resources come to an end. |
Peter's Confession |
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| Luke 9:18-27 |
| 8/8/2010 |
| There is a cost to following Jesus. Learn from this
passage the makeup of a true disciple. |
The Transfiguration |
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| Luke 9:28-36 |
| 8/15/2010 |
| The doctrine of preeminence of Christ is passed over
because many people have been pushed into the
preeminence of systems and issues. Jesus must have
first place in everything. |
You Can't Stay on the Mountain |
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| Luke 9:37-45 |
| 8/22/2010 |
| When you do not respond well to hard things in your
life it is not because you are ignorant of what God has
said. It is because you do not trust Him. |
