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What if studying the Bible didn't require special training — just intentional attention? In this message from Luke 4, we walk through a practical method for slowing down in Scripture, asking better questions, and letting God's Word shape our lives. As we see Jesus overcome temptation in the wilderness, we're reminded that His faithfulness secures our hope and empowers our obedience.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

"Jesus was rejected because he came to rescue everyone willing to be saved." Pastor Dave Bertolini

38 And Jesus rising up out of the synagogue, went into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever, and they besought him for her.Surgens autem Jesus de synagoga, introivit in domum Simonis. Socrus autem Simonis tenebatur magnis febribus : et rogaverunt illum pro ea. 39 And standing over her, he commanded the fever, and it left her. And immediately rising, she ministered to them.Et stans super illam imperavit febri : et dimisit illam. Et continuo surgens, ministrabat illis. 40 And when the sun was down, all they that had any sick with divers diseases, brought them to him. But he laying his hands on every one of them, healed them.Cum autem sol occidisset, omnes qui habebant infirmos variis languoribus, ducebant illos ad eum. At ille singulis manus imponens, curabat eos. 41 And devils went out from many, crying out and saying: Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them he suffered them not to speak, for they knew that he was Christ.Exibant autem daemonia a multis clamantia, et dicentia : Quia tu es Filius Dei : et increpans non sinebat ea loqui : quia sciebant ipsum esse Christum. 42 And when it was day, going out he went into a desert place, and the multitudes sought him, and came unto him: and they stayed him that he should not depart from them.Facta autem die egressus ibat in desertum locum, et turbae requirebant eum, et venerunt usque ad ipsum : et detinebant illum ne discederet ab eis. 43 To whom he said: To other cities also I must preach the kingdom of God: for therefore am I sent.Quibus ille ait : Quia et aliis civitatibus oportet me evangelizare regnum Dei : quia ideo missus sum. 44 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.Et erat praedicans in synagogis Galilaeae.

Welcome to Day 2814 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2814 of our trek. The purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Each Tuesday, I will share the messages I have delivered at Putnam Congregational Church this year. This is the eleventh message in a year-long series covering the Good News as narrated by Luke. Today's message covers Luke four verses thirty-one through forty-four and is titled “Ministry at the Grassroots Level” . I pray it will be a conduit for learning and encouragement for you. Putnam Church Message – 02/08/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “Ministry at the Grassroots Level.”    Last week, we began our study of the ministry of Jesus Christ with a message titled “Into the Fire,” where we learned that the Road to Calvary began in Nazareth. Today, we continue with the eleventh message in Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ in a message titled “Ministry at the Grassroots Level.” Our Core verses for this week are Luke 4:31-44, found on page 1597 of your Pew Bibles. Follow along as I read. SCRIPTURE READING — Luke 4:31-44 (NIV) Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit 31 Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he taught the people. 32 They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority. 33 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34 “Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” 35 “Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” Then the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him. 36 All the people were amazed and said to each other, “What words these are! With authority and power he gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!” 37 And the news about him spread throughout the surrounding area. Jesus Heals Many 38 Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. 39 So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them. 40 At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them. 41 Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah. 42 At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. 43 But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” 44 And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.   Opening Prayer Lord God, as we open Your Word today, we ask that You would do more than inform our minds. Shape our hearts. Correct our assumptions. And show us what faithful ministry really looks like— not from a distance, but right in the middle of ordinary life.  Give us ears to hear, hearts to obey, and courage to follow where Jesus leads. In His name we pray. Amen. Introduction: Learning by Watching the Master I was not a great student, especially in grade school and high school. In college, I buckled down somewhat and did okay, grade-wise, even while working two part-time jobs to pay for school.  But when I look back, the moments that shaped me most weren't lectures—they were moments of watching someone who really knew what they were doing. I learn best by observing an expert. I need a mentor, not just a teacher. I even find that hands-on YouTube videos are extremely helpful, much more than a manual or set of instructions. Someone who doesn't just explain the theory but shows me how it works in real life. That's exactly what Luke gives us in Luke 4:31–44. This passage is the third part of Luke's introduction to Jesus' public ministry: First, Luke summarized Jesus' growing influence (4:14–15) Then he showed us the scope of Jesus' mission in Nazareth—saving those who want a Savior (4:16–30) And now, here in Capernaum, Luke shows us how Jesus actually did ministry. Not from a platform. Not from a palace. Not from the center of religious power. But at ground level, among real people with real problems. Main Point 1: Jesus Taught with Authority Where Life Was Actually Lived Luke 4:31–32 “Jesus went to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and taught there in the synagogue every Sabbath day. There, too, the people were amazed at His teaching, because He spoke with authority.” (NLT) Jesus leaves Nazareth behind and travels downhill—literally and figuratively. Nazareth sat high in the hills. Capernaum sat along the Sea of Galilee, nearly 2,000 feet lower. Luke wants us to notice that while Jesus went down in elevation, His ministry went up in influence. Capernaum wasn't glamorous, but it was strategic: A fishing town, /A trade hub, /A place where ordinary people lived and worked. /And there, Jesus taught. What Made His Teaching Different? Luke tells us the people were “amazed” because Jesus taught with authority — exousia. That word doesn't mean volume. / It doesn't mean charisma. / It doesn't mean clever arguments. / It means as someone who has the right to speak. Most rabbis taught by quoting other rabbis: “Rabbi so-and-so says… but Rabbi such-and-such disagrees…” Jesus didn't do that. /He didn't borrow authority. /He didn't hide behind tradition. /He didn't perform. / He spoke directly from the Word of God, as someone who knew it from the inside out. / Not just because He was divine—but because He lived what He taught. Object Lesson: The Difference Between a Map and a Guide Imagine preparing to hike a difficult trail that you have never seen before. One ranger hands you a map and says, “Good luck.” Another ranger comes alongside you and says, “Follow me—I've hiked this trail before and know it well.” Jesus didn't just give people information. He invited them to follow Him.  That's why His teaching carried weight. Ancient Context → Modern Parallel In Jesus' day, people were tired of religious talk that didn't touch real life. In our day, people are tired of: Empty slogans / Shallow answers / Advice that sounds good but doesn't work on Monday morning. What people hunger for—then and now—is truth that meets them where they live. Jesus didn't water down the truth. But He delivered it in a way people could grasp and trust. Supporting Scripture Matthew 7:28–29 — “He taught as one who had authority.” James 1:22 — “Do not merely listen… do what it says.” John 7:46 — “No one ever spoke the way this man does.” Summary of Main Point 1 Jesus' ministry didn't begin with miracles. It began with truth spoken clearly, lived consistently, and offered humbly.  Authority in ministry is not about position. It is about faithfulness to God's Word and alignment with God's heart.

20 Proverbs 13-14; 18 Job 26-35; 19 Psalms 102-104; 42 Luke 4-6

23 And he said to them: Doubtless you will say to me this similitude: Physician, heal thyself: as great things as we have heard done in Capharnaum, do also here in thy own country.Et ait illis : Utique dicetis mihi hanc similitudinem : Medice cura teipsum : quanta audivimus facta in Capharnaum, fac et hic in patria tua. 24 And he said: Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country.Ait autem : Amen dico vobis, quia nemo propheta acceptus est in patria sua. 25 In truth I say to you, there were many widows in the days of Elias in Israel, when heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there was a great famine throughout all the earth.In veritate dico vobis, multae viduae erant in diebus Eliae in Israel, quando clausum est caelum annis tribus et mensibus sex, cum facta esset fames magna in omni terra : 26 And to none of them was Elias sent, but to Sarepta of Sidon, to a widow woman.et ad nullam illarum missus est Elias, nisi in Sarepta Sidoniae, ad mulierem viduam. 27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet: and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.Et multi leprosi erant in Israel sub Elisaeo propheta : et nemo eorum mundatus est nisi Naaman Syrus. 28 And all they in the synagogue, hearing these things, were filled with anger.Et repleti sunt omnes in synagoga ira, haec audientes. 29 And they rose up and thrust him out of the city; and they brought him to the brow of the hill, whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.Et surrexerunt, et ejecerunt illum extra civitatem : et duxerunt illum usque ad supercilium montis, super quem civitas illorum erat aedificata, ut praecipitarent eum. 30 But he passing through the midst of them, went his way.Ipse autem transiens per medium illorum, ibat.The Gospel speaks to us of Naaman, the valiant general of the King of Syria's army. He was cured by bathing in the Jordan, although he did not belong to the race of Israel. Later on Jesus was to plunge himself into the same river and to communicate a sanctifying virtue to its waters. Naaman, therefore, is a figure of the heathen whom the Church by baptism cures of the leprosy of sin. Peter, says Tertullian, has baptised in the Tiber, and those that he has cleansed from leprosy of sin, have abandoned the waters of Damascus, by which is mean their sensual life. Let us renew ourselves in the spirit of baptism by purifying our hearts in the salutary bath of penitence. This will cure them of the leprosy of the soul called sin.

Monday of the Third Week of LentLuke 4:24-30Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth:“Amen, I say to you,no prophet is accepted in his own native place.Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israelin the days of Elijahwhen the sky was closed for three and a half yearsand a severe famine spread over the entire land."

2026-03-08 Sunday Morning Sermon

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"Jesus is the better Adam, the true Israel, and stands victorious against the great enemy of God and man." Pastor Dave Bertolini

Pastor Travis McGowen preached from Luke 4:14-30. He said that we must accept God on his own terms.  Lector: Emily Dippie

Luke 4:16-30

South Side Baptist ChurchAbbeville, South CarolinaPastor Joel BradberryMarch 8, 2026Sunday AM Servicehttps://www.southsideabbeville.comSermon Notes:1. Theophilus2. Gabriel and Zechariah3. Gabriel and Mary 4. Mary and Elizabeth5. The Magnificat6. John is born7. Jesus is born8. Jesus' dedication9. Jesus' childhood10. Jesus at 12 years11. John prepares the way12. Jesus' GenealogyProvidence: God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that He (1) keeps them existing and maintaining the properties with which He created them [Preservation]; (2) cooperates with created things in every action, directing their distinctive properties to cause them to act as they do [Concurrence]; and (3) directs them to fulfill His purposes [Government].Preservation: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” (Hebrews 1:3)Concurrence: God causes all that comes to pass—together with His creation.“[God] accomplished all things according to the counsel of His will.” (Ephesians 1:11)1. Creation:For to the snow he says, “Fall on the earth, like wise to the downpour…“ (Job 37:6)From His chamber comes the whirlwind and cold from the scattering winds. (Job 37:9)Whether for correction of for His land or for love, He causes it to happen. (Job 37:13)2. Animals:Look at the birds of the air, they neither reap nor gather into barns and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Matthew 6:26)3. Random or “chance” events:The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the Lord. (Proverbs 16:33)4. Primary and Secondary Causes:God=primary causeWhat is observed=secondary causes5. Nations:Daniel 4:34–35 (ESV) — 34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; 35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?”Daniel 2:21 (ESV) — 21 He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;6. Every part of our lives:Isaiah 43:6–7 (NKJV) — 6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!' And to the south, ‘Do not keep them back!' Bring My sons from afar, And My daughters from the ends of the earth— 7 Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”Concurrence and human choices: God causes all things to happen, but He does so in such a way that He somehow upholds our ability to make willing, responsible choices, choices that have real and eternal results, and for which we are held accountable.Government: God has a purpose in all He does in the world and He providentially governs or directs all things in order that they accomplish His purpose.Romans 8:28 (NKJV) — 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.So, what?

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Welcome to Day 2809 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. Next week, we will explore our eleventh message in Luke's Narrative of the Good News, titled "Ministry at the Grassroots Level," covering verses Luke 4:31-44. Communion

Four Reasons Satan Fears Jesus… 1st-Authority in the TEACHING, vv. 31-34a 2nd-Authority in the TARGET, v. 34b 3rd-Authority in the TRAIT, v. 34c 4th- Authority in the TRIUMPH, vv. 35-37

2026.03.01 Sunday Morning Sermon

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Pastor Jonah Sage preached from Luke 4:1-13. He said that we resist evil by resting in God's promises and presence. Lector: Emily Dippie

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Welcome to Day 2804 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2804 – The Devil Never Made Him Do It – Luke 4:1-13 Putnam Church Message – 01/18/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “The Devil Never Made Him Do It.”    Last week investigated a prophet who was unmatched in all history, the forerunner of Jesus Christ, in a message titled “The Greatest Mortal Who Ever Died.” Today, we begin our study through the ministry of Jesus Christ in a message titled: “The Devil Never Made Him Do It.” Our Core verses for this week are Luke 4:1-13, found on page 1595 of your Pew Bibles. Follow along as I read. OPENING PRAYER Holy Father, we gather today in the name of Jesus, our victorious Savior. As we open Your Word, teach us to recognize temptation, to discern the lies of the enemy, and to cling to the truth that sets us free. Strengthen our hearts by Your Spirit, steady our minds by Your Scriptures, and shape our lives to reflect the obedience of Christ in the wilderness. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen. Today, we come to a moment in Luke's Gospel that occurs quietly, without crowds, without choirs of angels, without disciples watching in awe. There are no miracles, no sermons, no parables, and no healings. Instead, there is silence, sand, hunger, and a solitary battle in the wilderness. It is here that Jesus faces the enemy of our souls in a way no other human ever has — and He triumphs. And He does so not by leaning on His divine authority, but by walking in obedience as a human filled with and yielded to the Holy Spirit. Our preaching text this morning comes from Luke 4:1–13 (NLT). Luke writes: “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” (Luke 4:1–2) Luke wants us to see something right away: Jesus did not accidentally wander into temptation. He did not stumble into a spiritual ambush. He was led there. Led by whom? Led by the Spirit. And with that, Luke invites us into one of Scripture's most profound mysteries: God can lead His children into places of testing for the purpose of strengthening, purifying, and proving them. This is not new. Israel experienced the same. Moses reminded the people in Deuteronomy 8:2 (NLT): “Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you…” Jesus is reliving the story of Israel — but where Israel failed, Jesus prevails.     Context: Between Baptism and Ministry Before we move further, we must notice the timing: Just before the wilderness comes the baptism. Just before the temptation comes the affirmation. Just before the war comes, the voice from heaven. In Luke 3, the heavens opened, the Spirit descended like a dove, and the Father declared: “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” (3:22) Immediately after that, Jesus is taken to the desert. This pattern is familiar to anyone who has walked with God: Mountaintops are...

Sometimes people get confused when they read the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. “So if I just resist Satan's temptation like Jesus, I'm good to go?” Well, that's no exactly the point. When we look at our lives, it doesn't take long to realize that we come nowhere near God's standard of perfection. We need someone to fight for us. Pastor Schroeder's sermon preached at Faith on February 22, 2026. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

Send a textGrace walks into Nazareth, opens Isaiah 61, and stops mid-sentence. That single pause changes everything. We unpack why Jesus proclaims the year of the Lord's favor without invoking “the day of vengeance,” and what His claim—“Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing”—demands from a crowd tempted to reduce Him to “Joseph's son.” The tension spikes from polite admiration to raw fury, exposing how pride, familiarity, and spiritual entitlement can harden hearts. When the room demands hometown miracles on cue, Jesus reaches back to Elijah and Elisha, showing how God's mercy finds faith beyond the expected boundaries.From there the scene moves to Capernaum, where Jesus teaches with a striking, unborrowed authority. Unclean spirits cry out His identity, and He silences them with a word. No theatrics. No negotiation. Just the authority that flows from who He is. We talk about why demons often hold a clearer Christology than modern skeptics, why a purely material lens misses the spiritual stakes, and how believers can face darkness without fear by anchoring in Christ's victory. Then compassion meets a household: He rebukes Simon's mother-in-law's fever, and she rises to serve—a quiet picture of how true healing points us toward humble, grateful action.As the sun sets and the crowds swell, Jesus heals many but refuses demonic testimony and empty hype. When people beg Him to stay, He slips away to a desolate place and resets on purpose: “I must preach the good news of the Kingdom of God.” That line becomes our compass. We explore the habits that shaped His ministry and can shape ours—regular worship, community, Scripture fluency, solitude, service, and a mission that resists the drift toward applause. If you've ever wrestled with unbelief, spiritual pride, the reality of the demonic, or the difference between popularity and purpose, this journey through Luke 4 offers both clarity and courage.If this conversation helps you see Jesus more clearly, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can discover the show. What part of Luke 4 challenged you most?New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

Welcome to Troy Church's podcast series. Our Connection Card link:https://troychurch.breezechms.com/form/7e350cUnderstanding AuthorityAUTHORITY OVER EVIL (Luke 4:31-37)James 2:19Matthew 6:9-13AUTHORITY OVER SICKNESS ( Luke 4:38-41)AUTHORITY IN PREACHING (Luke 4:42-44)Worship Songs"Praise the Lord""Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me""In Christ Alone"You can keep up with all things Troy Church right here on our channel, and also at our other social media and outreach opportunities:facebook.com/troychurch.tvinstagram/troychurchalwww.troychurch.tv

This message is launching a new sermon series through the Gospel of Luke. Scott draws vital points from Luke 4:14-30 observing how the people of the synagogue of Nazareth responded with amazement at Jesus's teaching, then skepticism, and then rage. Jesus confronted their disbelief of His words and the prophecies of Him. Do you remember what the people tried to do next? This message encourages Christians never to be ashamed of Jesus's words.

Four Reasons Satan Fears Jesus… 1st-Authority in the TEACHING, vv. 31-34a 2nd-Authority in the TARGET, v. 34b

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from the sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NJVMrzSOAmFGQAPhPZNS5mfFXJf2Q1N0/view

2026-02-22 Sunday Morning Sermon

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Send a textBefore the crowds ever heard a sermon or saw a miracle, Jesus walked straight into the wilderness—and into a fight most of us hope to avoid. We unpack Luke 4:1–15 and trace how temptation strikes when we're hungry, tired, and alone, and why formation in private is the only safe path to public faithfulness. Together we explore Luke's unique order of the temptations, what that reveals about Jesus' humanity, and how the three assaults align with the desires of the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life.We sit with the first test—stones to bread—and talk about meeting real needs in the wrong way, then stare down the lure of influence without sacrifice as Satan offers glory without the cross. Finally, we confront the trickiest move of all: using Scripture out of context to justify presumption. Along the way we highlight how Jesus answers each lie with Deuteronomy, why context protects us from twisted truth, and how Scripture in the heart beats mere access on a phone. If you've ever tried to white-knuckle your way past a habit or a shortcut, this conversation reframes the battle: victory doesn't come from more willpower, but from deeper worship and steady dependence on the Spirit.Our goal is practical and hopeful. Expect temptation to return at “opportune times,” but also expect God to strengthen you as you anchor your identity in His word, walk by the Spirit, and choose obedience over shortcuts. We share simple practices—immersing in the whole story of Scripture, learning a handful of life-verses, growing in small groups—that help you stand when the pressure peaks. Listen, take notes, and then tell us which passage you'll memorize this week.If this resonated with you, subscribe, share it with a friend who's in a wilderness season, and leave a review so more people can find the show.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

Luke 4 Part 3  Sunday February 15, 2026New Testament

Welcome to Troy Church's podcast series. Our Connection Card link:https://troychurch.breezechms.com/form/7e350cDon't Try to Throw Jesus Off of a CliffWhat made them so mad that they tried to kill Him? (Luke 4:28-30)1 Kings 17:8Matthew 18:3Why did Jesus tell these stories? (Luke 4:22-24)How are we like this?EntertainedShort-sightedSkepticalOffendedWhat do we do about it?Worship Songs"Holy Forever" - Chris Tomlin"This I Believe (The Creed)" - Hillsong Worship"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"You can keep up with all things Troy Church right here on our channel, and also at our other social media and outreach opportunities:facebook.com/troychurch.tvinstagram/troychurchalwww.troychurch.tv

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