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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

Betrayal and Arrest of JesusThe cup that Jesus talked about was the cup of the New Testament, in the book of Luke Jesus said “This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” What can wash away my sin nothing but the blood of Jesus.

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

Sermon Notes June 29th, 2025 Luke 9: 28-36 . Jesus’s greatness is often something that is way beyond our initial understanding. In this moment in scripture, Jesus took his inner circle up to a mountain to pray. (Prayer is such a huge part of the son of God’s, life, how much more should ours be?) In this moment, the disciples don't just hear that Jesus is the Christ, but now the disciples see it too! Jesus IS greater! We see Jesus in this glorious light, and He is speaking with great men of God as well. This transfiguration points to the past, but also to the present greatness. Elisha and Moses appear - not as equals, but as subordinates. Jesus is greater than the prophets! The prophets represent “those that spoke on behalf of God.” But Jesus is God! . In both moments in the past - Moses and Elisha had a divine encounter. Both had to be covered and hidden to protect them. But here, we encounter Jesus without a covering. So, when we want to understand God’s direction, we should fix our attention on Jesus. . Jesus’s departure written here, is written using the word for “Exodus.” Moses's exodus brought physical deliverance from Pharo. But Jesus’s exodus will bring spiritual deliverance. The deliverance of Jesus on the cross, to die for our sins is the most important deliverance we could ever receive. . Jesus is the greater deliverer, but he is also the greater tabernacle. . Peter requests that he should make 3 tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elisha. Two men from the dead are alive - this is a holy moment. And holy moments need a tent (the word used is “Tabernacle”). But Peter doesn’t seem to recognize what he’s saying. When a cloud shows up to cover them. Again, the word used is used several times in the Bible - overshadowing represents the filling of the Holy Spirit or the Glory of the Lord. So, now… there’s no tabernacles because they don’t need one. God, Jesus, is the tabernacle. They don’t need another tent, because Jesus IS the place you go to meet with the father! Christ is the greater deliverer, the greater everything! . And the voice of God comes out of the cloud, declaring Jesus’s authority. “This IS my son. Listen to Him.” . So when Jesus is revealed to be the messiah, we know when he says “if anyone wants to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me,” that He's telling the truth. . So, when Jesus shows up in our life, we must submit. Because Jesus is greater than all other relationships in my life. When he shows up, he comes with proof of His greatness. The revelation which is present means that we should obey. . Jesus is greater. Yes. But is Jesus greater in your life? In your coming and your goings? In your time, talent, and treasure? In our obedience? . It’s not enough to acknowledge Him as the greatest. We must listen to Him, and follow Him.

Sermon Notes June 29th, 2025 Luke 9: 28-36 . Jesus’s greatness is often something that is way beyond our initial understanding. In this moment in scripture, Jesus took his inner circle up to a mountain to pray. (Prayer is such a huge part of the son of God’s, life, how much more should ours be?) In this moment, the disciples don't just hear that Jesus is the Christ, but now the disciples see it too! Jesus IS greater! We see Jesus in this glorious light, and He is speaking with great men of God as well. This transfiguration points to the past, but also to the present greatness. Elisha and Moses appear - not as equals, but as subordinates. Jesus is greater than the prophets! The prophets represent “those that spoke on behalf of God.” But Jesus is God! . In both moments in the past - Moses and Elisha had a divine encounter. Both had to be covered and hidden to protect them. But here, we encounter Jesus without a covering. So, when we want to understand God’s direction, we should fix our attention on Jesus. . Jesus’s departure written here, is written using the word for “Exodus.” Moses's exodus brought physical deliverance from Pharo. But Jesus’s exodus will bring spiritual deliverance. The deliverance of Jesus on the cross, to die for our sins is the most important deliverance we could ever receive. . Jesus is the greater deliverer, but he is also the greater tabernacle. . Peter requests that he should make 3 tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elisha. Two men from the dead are alive - this is a holy moment. And holy moments need a tent (the word used is “Tabernacle”). But Peter doesn’t seem to recognize what he’s saying. When a cloud shows up to cover them. Again, the word used is used several times in the Bible - overshadowing represents the filling of the Holy Spirit or the Glory of the Lord. So, now… there’s no tabernacles because they don’t need one. God, Jesus, is the tabernacle. They don’t need another tent, because Jesus IS the place you go to meet with the father! Christ is the greater deliverer, the greater everything! . And the voice of God comes out of the cloud, declaring Jesus’s authority. “This IS my son. Listen to Him.” . So when Jesus is revealed to be the messiah, we know when he says “if anyone wants to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me,” that He's telling the truth. . So, when Jesus shows up in our life, we must submit. Because Jesus is greater than all other relationships in my life. When he shows up, he comes with proof of His greatness. The revelation which is present means that we should obey. . Jesus is greater. Yes. But is Jesus greater in your life? In your coming and your goings? In your time, talent, and treasure? In our obedience? . It’s not enough to acknowledge Him as the greatest. We must listen to Him, and follow Him.

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

Psalm - God's goodness and Israel's waywardness. A petition to be saved from death. Praise for the Lord's goodness. The majesty of the Lord. 1 Chronicles - Genealogy from Issachar. Descendantsof Benjamin. Sons of Naphtali. Descendants of Manasseh. Descendants of Ephraim. Descendants of Asher. Luke - Jesus before Pilate. Jesus before Herod. Pilate seeks Jesus' release. Simon carries the cross. The crucifixionJesus buried. .

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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The book of Luke Jesus is announced.

Pastor Marco continues his Bible study in the Book of Luke.

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Pastor Marco continues his Bible study in the Book of Luke.

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Recording Date: 2025-01-12 Speaker: JB Bond, Th.M (Senior Pastor)

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Advent Series, Luke chapter 4: In chapter 4 Luke Jesus spends 40 days in the desert being tempted by Satan and then begins His ministry only to be rejected by the people in his hometown of Nazareth. Questions to think about: -How do you typically respond to temptations? What can we learn from Jesus example of turning to scripture? -In what areas of your life are you tempted to compromise your values or identity for comfort or success? -When you face challenges, do you view them as opportunities for spiritual growth? How might this perspective help you handle difficulties? -Have you experienced rejection from those closest to you when you stepped into a new role or embraced your faith? How did you respond?-How can you demonstrate grace to those who may struggle to understand or accept your faith journey? Encouragement: Luke chapter 4 encourages us to trust in God's word, remain steadfast in our purpose despite life's challenges, and to find hope in Jesus' authority as we lean into the dreams in our hearts and become the person that God created us to be. No one ever said that following God would be easy, but it is definitely worth it! Quoted Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Advent Series, Luke chapter 3: In chapter 3 Luke Jesus is now 30 so we've advanced 18 years in Jesus life from Chapter 2. This chapter focuses mainly on John the Baptist, some of his teaching and the baptism of Jesus. Questions to think about: -What are some ways that your life is planting seeds or preparing hearts to receive the love of Jesus? - Can you think of someone in your life who makes you want to grow closer in your relationship with God? What characteristics do they possess? -How might you be able to share the love of God with someone today through your actions? Encouragement: Advent is a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of the Lord, we can also focus during Advent on living our lives in a way that can also prepare the hearts of the people in our lives. Be open to opportunities to share your story with someone and how God has changed your life. If you feel a tug on your heart to share a gift, feed someone, listen to someone or offer a smile or a hug this week, be bold and do it. Quoted Scripture: Joshua 1:9

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