Summary: A look at the historical look at the OT tabernacle tent, and a look at the significance of the veil dividing the Most Holy Place being torn in two when Jesus was crucified.
Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51
John: Jesus, the End of Condemnation
Summary: Sermon from the Book of John where the religious leaders try to trick Jesus by bringing to him a woman caught in adultery.
Scripture: John 8:2-11
1 Peter: Worship, Witness, and Walk (Combined Church Service 2026)
Summary: From our joint service with Pineridge House & Chapel House. Each pastor preached part of the sermon (Andrew Dexter, Dan Jansen, Bryce Clements).
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12
Luke: Acting Like a Disciple
Summary: The sixty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on acting out your faith as a disciple.
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Application Questions:
Are you part of the crowd, or are you a disciple? Are you a church-goer, or are you following Jesus into suffering?
If you find yourself in an environment where Jesus is not popular, will you continue to follow Him?
Have you seen Jesus as worthy of all this? Is there nobody you’d rather be like?
Has your Christianity become too comfortable? What will it take to finish?
Are you in danger of being thrown out, like the useless salt?
Luke: An Invitation You Can't Ignore
Summary: The sixty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on humility. Jesus shares a parable about an invitation to a dinner feast.
Scripture: Luke 14:15-24
Lessons from the Passage:
There is a warning that needs to be heeded
There is an invitation that needs to be accepted
There is a mission that needs to be accomplished
“Compel them” (v23) to come to Christ Jesus
Luke: The Way of Humility
Summary: The sixtieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on humility.
Scripture: Luke 14:1-14
Application from the Lessons (v11,14):
Have I humbled myself to admit that I need Christ’s mercy and offer of salvation?
Luke: The King and His Kingdom
Summary: The fifty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus continues to teach about the Kingdom of God.
Scripture: Luke 13:18-35
Lessons About God’s Kingdom:
The KINGDOM starts small but grows powerfully (v18-21)
The KINGDOM is open, but the means of entering it is narrow ( v24)
The KINGDOM is open, but a decision is required before it is too late
(v25-28)
The KINGDOM is open to all (v29)
The KINGDOM advances despite opposition (v31-33)
The KINGDOM has a king who mourns over those who reject Him (v34-35)
Luke: Being Set Straight in a Crooked System
Summary: The fifty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, and rebukes those in opposition.
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17
Lessons We Can Learn:
There are times when Satan and his demons can be attributed to the source of one’s sickness
Jesus highlights a pattern for setting the table for healing (see, invite, proclaim, laying on of hands)
Jesus addresses hypocrisy (needs before people, avoid selective obedience, leave behind religious language)
Luke: Are You Ready to Face God?
Summary: The fifty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The message highlights Jesus’ call to personal repentance.
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
What are we to learn?
Tragedy can happen to anyone, both Christians and non-Christians alike
Tragedy is not a measure of personal sin
Tragedy is a call to personal repentance
God is merciful and patient, but there is an end to it
Luke: Decision Equals Division
Summary: The fifty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A message from the Book of Luke. The story of Jesus describing how Christ divides people due to the Gospel’s exclusive message.
Scripture: Luke 12:49-59
Summary:
When we line ourselves up with the exclusive message of Jesus, we open up ourselves to division with this world
Spiritual blindness is a reality for everyone: Dedicate yourself to prayer, and love the light more than the darkness
The gospel message should be met with urgency. While you still have time settle your account; don’t wait to go to the judge. Spread the Good News with Urgency
Luke: Be Ready
Summary: The fifty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A sermon from the book of Luke. Jesus shares a parable to be ready for Christ’s return.
Scripture: Luke 12:35-48
Application:
How would remembering the return of Jesus affect every decision you make?
What’s something in your life you wouldn’t want to be caught doing when Jesus comes back?
Are you reading God’s Word, with a purpose, to know God’s will and do it?
Who are the people God has put in your life, for you to “give them their rations at the proper time”? Have you been faithful in providing physically, emotionally, and spiritually?
What tasks has God given you to complete before Jesus returns?
Are you a member of the household, by faith, in Jesus? Will you give your life to serve this good master?
Easter: The Power of the Resurrection
Summary: Easter 2026 Message.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
If Jesus Was Not Raised:
He must have been a sinner (died for his own sins)
Our sins would not be paid for (still guilty before God)
No victory over death (no promise of eternal life)
No relationship with God possible (no living hope)
1 Corinthians 15:17, “…your faith is useless …”
Because Jesus Was Raised:
Our sins can be forgiven
Death is conquered
We can be made new
Eternal life is possible
Luke: Are We Possessed by our Possessions?
Summary: The fifty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A sermon from the book of Luke. Jesus speaks on possessions and wealth.
Scripture: Luke 12:13-34
Application Questions:
What have I learned about God?
What have I learned about people?
What is Jesus specifically saying to me this morning?
What is He asking me to do about it? (change, re-consider, surrender, confess, etc.)
Luke: Preparing for Persecution as a Disciple of Jesus
Summary: The fifty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus speaks about persecution for those following and sharing Jesus’ message.
Scripture: Luke 12:1-12
Application Question:
When persecution comes, and you are stripped of _________________, what remains of your faith in Jesus?
Luke: The Warnings Religion Needs to Hear
Summary: The fifty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus speaks to the scribes and Pharisees about the contrast of their actions versus His new message.
Scripture: Luke 11:37-54
Lessons:
External Ritual vs. Internal Transformation
Human Effort vs. God’s Grace
Pride vs. Humility
Rules vs. Relationship
Luke: A Question of Sight, Not Light
Summary: The fifty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A passage where Jesus contrasts light and darkness.
Scripture: Luke 11:29-36
Lessons:
The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the Christian faith
People often believe they possess the truth about God, while they do not in reality
There is a future judgement ahead, and humanity will be accountable for its response to God’s truth
Luke: Different Responses to Jesus, and the Only one that Matters
Summary: The fiftieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. “…. blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
Scripture: Luke 11:14-28
What is your Response to Jesus:
Superficial amazement (curious/intrigued)?
Skeptical (delayed)?
Hostile (hard-hearted)?
Undecided (experienced His power)?
Culturally religious (admiration & shallow praise)?
Luke: An Encouragement to Prayer to our Good, Good Father
Summary: The forty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Two parables of the lost coin and the lost son.
Scripture: Luke 15:5-13
Main Lesson:
We can approach God with confidence, knowing He is a loving heavenly Father, who delights in giving good gifts to His children.
Luke: Praying as a Disciple of Jesus (Part 1)
Summary: The forty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A message of Jesus’ introduction to prayer.
Scripture: Luke 11:1-4
Application Questions:
As a disciple of Jesus, would you consider yourself as someone who practices prayer?
Is there one category of the Lords prayer that is more difficult for you to pray into?
— Relational prayer to the Father
— Spiritual vision of God’s Kingdom coming to this world
— Self sufficient vs God dependent
— Confession and forgiveness
— Being led away from tests and trials
Luke: Getting Our Priorities Straight in a World Full of Distraction
Summary: The forty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The contrast between Mary and Martha.
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Lessons:
As followers of Jesus, we should seek to be hospitable people
Jesus is looking for His followers to be people who spend time with Him, listening to the word of God in humility
Many things in life can distract us from prioritizing our time with Jesus, and ministry service can be one of them
It is possible for followers of Jesus to turn their service to Him into self centeredness
It is possible for followers of Jesus to become frustrated with Him
The one thing that Jesus wants us to prioritize in our lives, is spending time with Him listening to and learning from His word