Podcast appearances and mentions of luke jesus

In this Fire Away Q&A service, Pastor Brian and Dr. Dennis Episcopo sit on stage together (it just so happens to be Father's Day, and Dr. Dennis is Pastor Brian's actual dad) and answer the questions our congregation texts in live. No script, no preselected questions, no editing. Just real pastoral answers to the things people are actually wrestling with.Pastor Brian and Dr. Dennis Episcopo open with a question almost everyone new to faith eventually asks. How do you read the Bible when it feels impossibly large and confusing? They recommend starting in the Gospel of Mark or Luke (Jesus is the point of the whole Bible, so go straight to him), then layering in Proverbs for everyday wisdom, and using a basic study guide like Halley's or Unger's when you get into the Old Testament.The tithing conversation that follows is honest and not soft. Dr. Dennis Episcopo points out that Jesus endorsed tithing in the New Testament and that the principle of percentage giving (10 percent of the gross before anything else) is the only biblical percentage anywhere in Scripture. Pastor Brian shares how multiple people in the church recently told him, unsolicited, that giving sacrificially was the moment everything else in their faith and marriage started to heal.Then the conversation gets harder. If God can heal, why does he allow sickness? Their answer leans on John 9 (the man born blind, "so that the works of God might be displayed in him") and the truth that suffering matures us in ways nothing else does. Pastor Brian adds the line that lands hardest. Suffering is God asking us, am I enough?The parenting question hits anyone in the throes of raising young kids. Family dinners. Annual family only vacations. The marriage prioritized above the parenting. The line they both come back to is that more is caught than taught.They close with the Great Commission in Matthew 28. A disciple is not an egghead loaded with knowledge. A disciple is someone who makes other disciples. The Greek "as you are going" matters. Discipleship happens in the ordinary cadence of real life, not in a special program. And Jesus is with you in it.

Jesus reveals a Kingdom where every person matters deeply to God. One lost sheep prompts a determined search and joyful celebration when it is found. This parable challenges us to value what the world overlooks and to join God in His patient, pursuing love for those who feel forgotten or far away.⚫CONNECT WITH US:

Hayden Holmes preaches from Luke 22:63-23:25.

March 15th, 2026

What do you do with the brokenness you carry? Many of us try to cover it up, manage it, or pretend it isn't there. But in Luke 5, Jesus encounters two men whose lives were marked by deep need and suffering. One was covered in leprosy and rejected by society. The other was paralyzed and dependent on the faith of his friends. In both stories, Jesus reveals something powerful. He doesn't just address surface problems. He moves toward broken people, cleanses what is unclean, and heals what is deepest in the human heart. Jesus came to deal with our deepest problem, sin, and to restore what is broken inside of us. The invitation is the same today. Whatever you carry, Jesus is willing to meet you there and make you whole.• Every person carries brokenness that needs healing and cleansing• Jesus has authority to heal both physical struggles and the deeper problem of sin• Followers of Jesus are called to help bring others closer to the true HealerKey Scriptures:Luke 5:12–26Isaiah 53:52 Corinthians 1:3–4John 5:6Jesus moves toward broken people with compassion and power. Bring whatever you're carrying to Him today. Ask where you need healing, trust Him with what's broken, and allow Him to begin restoring your heart. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who may need to hear that healing is possible.Bayou City Fellowship Tomball Campus | Cole Ellerbrock | March 8, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

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Why is it so hard to believe what's in the Bible?Jay Moore dives into the honest tension many people feel when they read Scripture—because some parts sound so supernatural, so dramatic, so unbelievable… almost like a movie. But here's the key: the Bible becomes difficult to believe when it's only read, not applied.In this episode, Jay walks through powerful moments in Luke—Jesus speaking to wind and water, the woman with the issue of blood, and the centurion's faith—and reveals how belief grows when you move from information to application. You'll hear how faith becomes “something you can stand on,” why conviction is stronger than casual belief, and how prosperity and success are connected to doing what the Word says (Joshua 1:8).If you've ever struggled with Scripture feeling distant, this will help you bring it into real life—one principle at a time.Books and ResourcesNext Level Faith Book - https://a.co/d/9h2mU7RBeyond Tax Strategy - https://a.co/d/2zdDBmDLiving Life on the Next Level Book - https://a.co/d/ePjCOUzSubscribeItunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/account-for-your-life/id1505029992Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5iYSUx3ulmPMxs259MSyQL?si=284abe9a965e435aYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthyaccountant

The Gospel according to St. Luke - JESUS, the Perfect Son of Man.

The Ten Lepers // Luke: Jesus for Everyone// Luke 17:11-19 // 11.23.25 // Duane Cross

In this message from Luke 17:1–10, we unpack Jesus' call to forgive with mustard-seed trust and walk through a practical “Path of Forgiveness” that leads to healing, freedom, and the hope of possible reconciliation.

Courageous Communication & Continual Grace // Luke Jesus for Everyone// Luke 17:1-6 // 11.9.25 // Bri Johns

Pastor Marco completes his study through Luke.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, The older brother did everything right… and still ended up lost. This message from Luke 15 invites us to trade resentment for gratitude and see life through the eyes of grace: in full color.

We are Giving the Honor and glory unto Jesus in His triumphant entry !

Lost Sons: The Crossroads of Pain // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:11-19 // Doug Glynn // 09.28.25

Lost & Found Stories // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-8 // Bri Johns // 09.21.25

Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Pharisees // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 15:1-8 // Doug Glynn// 09.14.25

Sermon 9-14-25, Ex 32:7-14, Lk 15: 1-10   The scripture for today really caused me to lean into my identity as a chaplain – and a word of warning – a chaplain will likely leave you with more questions than answers… The role of a chaplain is to ask questions that support others in remembering and reconnecting with their own coping strategies and belief systems One question that today's scripture brings up is What is the nature of God?   /        /        / This is a question that I often explore with patients I think of the 50-year-old woman with newly diagnosed triple-negative breast cancer – a very aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancer -- who finds the courage to ask “Is God punishing me for something?” as she comes to terms with how every aspect of her life is now upended and at risk /        /        / What is the nature of God?   This is an age-old question that humankind continues to wrestle with Not only among various religious traditions But also within Christianity Maybe especially within Christianity This disagreement is understandable – as we have two conflicting examples of God's nature in scripture today. In Exodus, the Lord says to Moses: “…Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them” (Ex. 32:10) /        /        / Then in Luke Jesus likens God to one who continues to seek, welcome and rejoice over humankind – especially those who have “been lost” Throughout scripture we can find examples of God's nature to justify whatever perspective we choose to hold As we can with most issues Is God slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love or punishing sinners in judgement? Perhaps the more challenging debate lies within the questions about ourselves What do we believe?    How do we live out those beliefs? How do we respond when we inevitably bump up against life circumstances and people who challenge those beliefs? /        /        /        / I utilize psychology and sociology often as a chaplain, and draw upon those studies as I reflect on theology – the study of God – today Anthropomorphism is placing human attributes on things or beings that are not human We do this with our pets all the time, imagining their mood or desires We do this with plants and trees, imagining the grass is crying out in despair after days without rain – or rejoicing after the rain finally comes It's easy with these examples to recognize how we're likely projecting ourselves onto our dog or cat or lawn But what about with God? Might we also project ourselves onto who we wish God to be? /        /        /        / So I read and reflect upon today's scripture with the awareness that anthropomorphism and projecting are real I also reflect on them from an Internal Family Systems perspective which acknowledges that we have different, and sometimes competing parts of ourselves that influence our thoughts and behavior This acknowledges how at times there is a part of myself that wants my enemy to suffer AND a part of myself that wants to extend compassion to my enemy /        /        /        / Going back to the reading from Exodus with this perspective I think about Moses Moses who at the beginning of his call story begged God to pick someone else – anyone else – to do this work Moses who realized the difficulty of his call and lamented the grumbling and complaining of the Israelites to God Moses who continually turned around and devoted himself to guiding and teaching these people who kept messing up and falling short of “the plan” Moses who today implored God to return to God's good nature – and changed God's mind /        /        /        / The Israelites built the golden calf and began worshipping it instead of God This is the famous example of idolatry that Abrahamic traditions reference But, it also demonstrates humankind's greed – And desire to possess and control God /        /        /        / If God seems to stretch us too far out of our comfort zone Let's project onto God traits that are more like us Let us make a god into one we can understand And abide And feel better about worshipping /        /        /        / So we hear this anger from God in the book of Exodus over the people worshipping the golden calf and breaking the covenant They break their promise to worship only God They cannot keep their end of the bargain And God is angry – so angry God plans to burn wrath hot against them and consume them! But I wonder Is this God's anger Or Moses'? Moses - After years of serving in this role that he didn't really want Teaching and guiding and nurturing these people Literally participating in saving their lives While being on the receiving end of their grumbling and disobedience I wonder if Moses is angry /        /        /        / Fast-forward about 1200 years and the religious leaders are grumbling The Pharisees are grumbling about Jesus who cannot be controlled Jesus the Christ cannot be predicted or contained Jesus' love is bigger than what the law holds as he welcomes those outsiders Jesus, one with God, is despised and rejected Jesus persists in showing compassion to sinners Those who aren't keeping the covenant promise with God /        /        /        / Jesus gives us yet another window through which to glimpse the nature of God Through his own actions And with two parables One about a shepherd and one about a woman These are two other groups in addition to the tax collectors that the Pharisees looked down upon And here Jesus likens God to both a shepherd and a woman       /        / Jesus draws us a picture with his story of God who rejoices over those who return to God – and calls a huge celebration! /        /        /        / What is the nature of God? Jesus is trying to show the Pharisees that their righteousness has become a barrier to their ability to experience God Perhaps the merit of following the law is not the most important thing Somehow keeping track of right and wrong is preventing them from sharing in God's love and celebration “there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance” (Lk 15:7) The wild thing is that in these parables we know that neither sheep nor coins can repent There is no criticism of the sheep who wandered off, wondering what was it thinking and how long it wasn't paying attention to where it SHOULD have been going It's laughable to blame a coin for getting lost in the couch but I suppose we'd likely blame the caretaker of that coin for being so irresponsible God is rejoicing over what the Pharisees would have called worthless sheep and coins Who cannot even repent Which begs the question -- can we repent? /        /        /        / In spite of Moses' – or God's anger In spite of ignorance and sinning and irresponsibility God keeps the covenant God keeps God's promise God continues to show humankind mercy And Jesus is calling the Pharisees – and us - out God calls us out of the human nature of judgement and criticism And toward God's celebration /        /        /        / What is the nature of God? Maybe deciding we know the answer to that question is like building another golden calf Maybe focusing on God's nature is yet another way to avoid confronting our own nature What parts of ourself want to burn hot against someone What parts of ourself feel justified in the good works we do What parts of ourself continue to notice the short-comings of others What parts of ourself criticize our own mistakes or times when we chose poorly What parts of ourself limit our ability to celebrate and rejoice for keeping track of all our own faults and all that's wrong in this world /        /        /        / What is the nature of God? I do know that I want God to be slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love when I'm looking into this woman's tearful eyes listening to hear fears about not seeing her teenage daughter graduate from high school I also recognize the part of me that wants God to be a flaming hot wrath consuming the one whose actions and words seem so wrong And because of that I know that I have to let it go – and let God be God And refocus on my call and challenge as a Christian To continue to wrestle with the enormity of God's love To believe that God keeps God's promise even when I can't keep mine To give love to myself and to my neighbor in ridiculous and generous ways And in the midst of it all, celebrate and rejoice with God Amen.  

Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one. In this message from Luke 15:1–7, discover the Shepherd who seeks, carries, and rejoices over you.

What We Treasure // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 12:13-34 // Bri Johns// 08.31.25

The Cost of Discipleship // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:1-9 // Doug Glynn// 08.24.25

Jesus' parable of the Great Banquet reminds us that God's invitation is for everyone - and His heart is to fill His table with those the world often leaves out.

In Jesus Kingdom, growth may seem small or insignificant, but when we are operating in the ways of the Kingdom of God, it's just a matter of time.

Love That Disrupts // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 14:1-14 // Bri Johns // 07.27.25

Kingdom Over Empire // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:31-35, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 // Leland Rounds // 07.20.25

Sermon Series based on Luke. Luke 10:38-42.

Holy Disruption // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:3-10// Tyler Carlson// 07.13.25

Our Dysfunctional Jesus// Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:10-17, Luke 4:17-21, Matthew 28:20b // Leland Rounds // 07.06.25

Love Out Loud// Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 12:35-59, Romans 2:4, John 13:34-35// Duane Cross // 06.29.25

As Jesus approaches the cross, He challenges His followers to acknowledge Him boldly, trust the Holy Spirit in times of opposition, and live the way of the Kingdom—even when it's costly. We also touch on what it means to deny Jesus, what 'blasphemy against the Holy Spirit' means, and the overarching refrain in the midst of all of this - Jesus saying, "do not be afraid!"

From Fear to Love // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 12:1-7, Proverbs 9:10, 1 John 4:16-18// Doug Glynn // 06.15.25

In this uncomfortable passage, Jesus pronounces six woes over the religious leaders of His day - six red flags that alert us to unhealthy leadership

Three Competing Kingdoms, One True King// Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 6:13-16, Luke 7:2-9, Matthew 5:38-41, Luke 5:12-13 // Doug Glynn// 05.25.25

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Jesus and the Leper   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 5:12-16   Jesus meets us in the places we hide, heals what we can't fix, and then sends us back into the world as proof that His grace is powerful.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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