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Luke 20:40 - 21:4Jesus silences His challengers, reveals the true identity of the Messiah, warns against religious hypocrisy, and honors a poor widow's sacrificial giving. A powerful reminder that God sees the heart, not the outward appearance. Come worship with us!
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Luke 20: 20-40Jesus is tested by religious leaders — first on paying taxes to Caesar, then on the resurrection. His answers reveal God's sovereignty over both earthly life and eternal life.
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Luke 19: 45 - 20: 1-19Jesus drives out the merchants, teaches boldly in the temple, and silences the religious leaders who question Him. Then He delivers the powerful Parable of the Vine-Growers — a warning they couldn't ignore.
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Luke 19:28-44 Jesus rides into Jerusalem as crowds spread their cloaks and cry out in praise — but He weeps over a city that doesn't recognize the day of its visitation. Then He enters the temple and drives out those who have turned His Father's house into a den of robbers.
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Introduction to the Gospel of Luke
Luke 19: 11-27A nobleman entrusts his servants with resources before leaving — but what happens when he returns? Jesus reveals a powerful truth about faithfulness, accountability, and the coming Kingdom of God. Are you investing what God has given you?
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Luke 19:1-10 A despised tax collector climbs a tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus — and Jesus stops, looks up, and calls him by name. In one encounter, everything changes. Join us as we explore what it means when Jesus says, "The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10)
Luke 18: 31-43 Jesus pulls the Twelve aside to reveal what's coming — suffering, mockery, death, and resurrection — yet they cannot grasp what He's saying. Then, just outside Jericho, a blind beggar hears the crowd and cries out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" While others try to silence him, Jesus stops. He restores the man's sight, and the crowds erupt in praise.
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Luke Part 92: Blessings of the resurrectionLuke 24:36-53Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Jesus gave us blessings as he ascended
Luke 18:18-30 A wealthy ruler asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus reminds him of the commandments — he claims to have kept them all. Jesus then delivers the gut-punch: "Sell everything you have, give to the poor, and follow Me." The man walks away grieving, because he was very rich.
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Pastor Jamaal Williams preaches from Luke 24:36-49 on April 19, 2026.
Luke Part 91: The opening of the ScripturesLuke 24:13-35Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Jesus unlocked the scriptures for us
Luke 18: 1-17In this passage, Jesus teaches His disciples through powerful parables and a tender moment with children. He calls us to pray with persistence and never give up (vv. 1–8), warns against self-righteous pride through the contrast of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (vv. 9–14), and reminds us that the Kingdom of God belongs to those who come with humble, childlike faith (vv. 15–17).
Jesus. Is he God, a good teacher, or just a great guy? Come listen to Pastor's Joel and Chase as we deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, and see what we can learn from the life of Jesus.
Luke Part 89: What happened on the cross?Luke 23:44-49Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: So much was accomplished on the cross
Luke Part 90: Christ, resurrectedLuke 23:50-24:12Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: All hope rests on the resurrection
A. HOW DID JESUS COMPASSIONATELY DEMOSTRATE WISDOM?1. (Luke 6:20-26) Jesus wisely (creatively) describes what it means to be BLESSED.▪ Key Word(s): “The Beatitudes”: It has a Latin Root: The word beatus, meaning "happy," "blessed," or "fortunate"; In the Latin Vulgate Bible, each saying begins with beati sunt meaning: "blessed are"; poor: destitute of wealth, influence, position, honor; rich: wealthy, abounding in material resources. hunger: to suffer want; to be needed; well-fed: to take one's fill of, glut one's desire for, satisfy, overindulge; weep: weeping as the sign of pain and grief for the thing; hate: pursue with hatred, detest; ostracize: to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate; to exclude; insult: to reproach, revile; scorn: to cast out, drive out; to expel a person from a society: to banish from a family; speak well: speakrightly, so that there shall be no room for blame; excellently, nobly, commendably.▪ Key Verse(s): James 2:5; Luke 12:31; Matthew 6:25-27; 1 Peter 1:3-6; 1 Peter 1:7-9.2. (Luke 6:27-34) Jesus wisely addresses RELATIONAL CONFLICT▪ Key Word(s): mercy: Greek definition: actively compassion; to pity; general definition: as compassion, kindness, or forgiveness shown to someone in your power, often withholding punishment, but it also refers to fortunate circumstances or divine favor; Being completely vulnerable and without defense against another's power; Greek antonym: hard; harsh.▪ Key Verse(s): Luke 6:35-36; James 5:9-1
A. JESUS GIVES CLEAR GOING INSTRUCTIONS TO THOSE WANTING TO “FOLLOW” HIM …▪ HERE ARE (4) CLEAR DIRECTIVES FOR GOING INTO ALL THE WORLD WITH JESUS:1. (Luke 9:57-62) We must understand the clear demands of GOING.▪ Key Word(s): after putting: after putting one's mind upon a thing; looking back: to turn the thoughts or direct the mind back to a thing; looking back: looking at things that are behind.▪ Key Verse(s): Matthew 28:16-20.2. (Luke 10:1-2) We must understand the clear NEED to go.▪ Key Word(s): the Lord appointed seventy others: one not of the same nature, form, class, kind, different▪ Key Verse(s): Romans 10:14-15a.3. (Luke 10:3-20) We must be willing to go withing STRUCTURE▪ Key Word(s): wolves: cruel, greedy, rapacious (covetous), destructive men.▪ Key Verse(s): Acts 1:6-8.4. (Luke 10:30-36) We must be willing to go because of NEIGHBORLY LOVE▪ Key Word(s): felt compassion: to feel deeply; indicates an inner feeling; a feeling of distress from the ills of others; to suffer with another; to alleviate the consequences of sin or suffering in the lives of others; take care of him: care for him. Antonym:to neglect; to have little regard for▪ Key Verse(s): Acts 16:6-10.
Luke Part 88: Christ, crucifiedLuke 23:26-43Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Mercy nailed Jesus to the cross
Luke 17: 20-37The Pharisees ask Jesus when the kingdom of God is coming, and He responds that it will not come with visible signs or a specific location, for the kingdom of God is already in their midst. He then warns His disciples that days are coming when they will long to see the Son of Man but will not, cautioning them not to chase after those who claim to know where He is. Jesus compares His coming to lightning that flashes across the sky — sudden and unmistakable.
Luke Part 87: Three times innocentLuke 23:13-25Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Jesus was our lamb without blemish
Luke 17:1-19Jesus teaches His disciples about the serious consequences of causing others to stumble in faith, the importance of forgiving a repentant brother repeatedly, and the power of even small faith — comparing it to a mustard seed capable of uprooting a mulberry tree. He then reminds them that serving God is simply their duty, not grounds for special praise.
Luke 16: 19-31Jesus tells of a rich man who lived in luxury and a poor man named Lazarus who suffered at his gate — and how death reversed everything. After both died, the rich man found himself in torment while Lazarus rested in comfort with Abraham. A powerful reminder that our choices in this life have eternal consequences.
Luke Part 86: Jesus vs HerodLuke 23:1-12Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Jesus' trial was a mockery of justice
Luke Part 85: The court of blasphemyLuke 22:63-71Rev. Justin OlivettiMain idea: Jesus is the true Son of God
Luke 16:1-18Followers of Christ must be faithful and wise stewards of what God entrusts to them. Jesus warns that we cannot serve both God and wealth, and calls His disciples to live with integrity, recognizing God's authority over our possessions, our hearts, and our relationships
Message from Doug Kempton on March 8, 2026
Luke Chapter 15Jesus tells three powerful parables - the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son - revealing the heart of a God who relentlessly pursues what is lost. No matter how far we wandered, the Father is watching the horizon for our return. His response isn't condemnation - it's a celebration.
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Message from Wayne Stapleton on March 1, 2026
"Jesus became one of us, identified himself with us, and died and rose again to renew us!" Pastor Dave Bertolini
Luke 14:15-35In this powerful passage, Jesus shares the Parable of the Great Banquet and calls His followers to count the cost of true discipleship. Many are invited—but not all are willing. Are you ready to put Christ above everything else?
Message from Doug Kempton on February 22, 2026
"The good news of Jesus should generate a humble heart of repentance." Pastor Dave Bertolini
Message from Doug Kempton on February 15, 2026