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Through both his miraculous healing of a lame woman and the parables he shares of the Mustard Seed and of the Leaven, Christ is showing the world that God’s Kingdom has arrived! Something truly incredible is happening – something has changed here on the earth, and God’s people will never be the same again! Heaven has broken through in the life and person of Jesus Christ and God’s awesome-mighty working power is flowing through his veins. As a result, the arrival of God’s kingdom demands urgent repentance before the day of judgement comes.

Here in Luke 12, Jesus speaks of a coming day when He will return, and God’s judgement will be revealed. It is a day believers look forward to with eager anticipation, but it is also a day that we must approach with sober hearts. God’s judgement that day will surpass even the terrible events of the first Passover. Yet, Christ’s call is similar to the call that was given to the Israelites thousands of years ago, “be ready for the coming of the Lord!” Listen to this week’s message and hear why you too must be ready for Christ’s return!

Every one of us is looking for security somewhere! But Where? Some of us look for people's approval to give us security, or we look to money or financial wealth for safety and security. Sometimes we find security in our ability to control tomorrow. But here in Luke 12, Jesus confronts all three of these areas head on! And He reveals to us the one true place we should be looking to for our hope and security in this broken world. Tune into this week’s message and see that because our Father sees us, cares for us, and gives us his kingdom, we must fear him, trust him, and seek his kingdom above every earthly security.

In his sermon, “The Foolishness of a Dirty Cup” centered on Luke 11:14-54, Pastor Alex exposes the foolishness of moralism and reveals the dangers that moralistic beliefs can lead to. Knowledge is wonderful, but even if you know everything about God’s word, and do not allow it to change your life, ultimately that knowledge is wasted. Through Christ, not only can filthy sinners be forgiven, but they are made new.

As Christ’s disciples, we should come confidently and persistently to our good Father with kingdom-shaped prayers in our hearts.

Through the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the altercation between Martha and her sister Mary, Christ shows us how to live out the two greatest commandments in all of scripture: loving the Lord with all your heart and loving your neighbor as yourself.

When the Kingdom of God comes knocking, how will you respond?

What would cause you to turn from following Jesus? This life is full of excuses and in the conclusion of Luke 9, we see that there were those who wanted to follow Christ, but only on their terms.   However, In Luke 9, we also see that Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem and never turns his back! He knows what waits for him there. Rejection waits for him. Suffering waits for him. The cross waits for him. But he does not turn back! Therefore, because Jesus set his face toward the cross to save us, we must follow him with undivided allegiance.

In Luke 9:20-50, we find Christ’s disciples wrestling with a question that still captures our hearts today: Who is the greatest? While they reach for status, recognition, and a crown, Jesus reveals a radically different picture of greatness. He is the promised Messiah, the glorious Son of God, and the One whose power causes people to marvel at the greatness of God. Yet this great Messiah does not pursue self-exaltation. He gives himself in suffering, sacrifice, and ultimately the cross. This message from God’s Word challenges us to abandon the pursuit of our own greatness and faithfully follow the One who is truly great. Jesus calls his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow him. The Christian life is not about becoming the greatest person in the room, but about worshiping Christ, surrendering our lives to him, and serving faithfully even when no one else notices. Our hearts may reach for the crown, but Christ calls us to pick up our cross instead.

This Sunday we returned to our series in the Gospel of Luke as Pastor Alex delivered a sermon centered on Luke 9:1-20, in which he examined the question: “Who Is Jesus?” May you be blessed by this week’s message.

This week we concluded our series on the Foundations of the Church as Pastor Alex delivered a sermon centered on the crucial responsibility that we as Christians hold in proclaiming the gospel. Faithful evangelism by Christ’s church is paramount in advancing God’s Kingdom here on earth.

In his sermon, “The Language of a Dependent Church” centered on Colossians 4:2-6, Pastor Josiah shared how a healthy church does not only pray whenever there is a crisis, rather a healthy church continues steadfastly in prayer because she knows that her faithfulness, and her perseverance depends on God. As Christ’s church, we must be devoted to prayer, spiritually alert, and thankful for all that God has done. A church that is truly dependent on God, is a church that is fully committed to prayer!

This week, as part of our sermon series on the Foundations of the Church, Pastor Alex preached a message centered on Acts 6:1-7, in which he explained the important role that Deacons play both in supporting the Elders and in helping to serve the local church.

The best part of church happens when we gather together! The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, he has brought us near to God, and now as he gathers us together, we must help encourage one another to endure as the day of his glorious return approaches!

A church cannot be healthy without sound doctrine! Church unity and Christ-like love are dependent on it, and the church is protected by the dangers of false teachers by holding fast to the truth of scripture. We must never separate what God has joined together – biblical love flows from biblical truth. There is joy to be had by those who have built the foundation of their faith on the sound doctrine of God’s word.