Well, let me start today by saying … ‘Happy Easter!’ Today, in celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, we’re beginning a new series which will basically explain—perhaps in ways you’ve never thought of before—why Jesus came and did what he did for us. And what we’re going to discover together today and for the next several weeks is … it’s all about relationship! Are you familiar with the old game called ‘Simon Says’? You know, you’ve got one person who is the caller and says ‘Simon says … whatever.’ And when that...
I love all the gospels, I guess, for a variety of reasons. The Gospel of Luke is special to me in this sense: His Gospel highlights Jesus’ concern for the meek and the lowly of our world. I don’t know if you’ve ever thought about this or not, but consider these things… The Gospel begins by highlighting Jesus’ lowly position in society—born in a stable with a feeding trough for a crib… In Luke’s description of Jesus’ ministry, we find Jesus consistently concerned for the sinner—the outcast, the unclean, and...
Folks, I want to begin today with the DARE TO BE GREAT CHALLENGE that we started with last week. Are you ready? A GREAT COMMITMENT TO THE GREAT COMMANDMENT AND THE GREAT COMMISSION DONE WITH GREAT COMPASSION WILL GROW A GREAT CHURCH! Did you get that? Do you remember this from last week? A great commitment to the great commandments and the great commission done with great compassion will grow a great church! And you know what else? It’ll grow a great Christian, too! How many of you want to...
