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Pastor Luke talks about how we can be a champion for others. Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 19:1-7.

Christians are taught to rejoice, which seems strange -- even though our innocent savior died a criminal's death. Christians have no illusions about just how messed up the world can be. So how can we rejoice in the face of that? Pastor Luke teaches from Luke 10:1-3,17-20 in "Rejoice In This," the concluding message in his series, "Captive Thoughts."

Many Christians have a fairly optimistic expectation when it comes to life and ministry, feeling that with enough prayer and hard work they can change the world. Others have a more pessimistic view, with little expectation of fruit or of God using them. But Scripture offers a more nuanced option, a realism that knows that God is with us to work through us even in the hard spots and difficult times in life. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Genesis 39:1–20, the account of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, showing in this passage God's continuing plan to bless the nations through the offspring of Abraham. Pastor Luke focuses on four main points: —God is with his people, to bless the nations through his people. —Temptation and persecution make it seem as if God is absent and his blessing has failed. —Jesus faced God's curse and absence that we might know his presence and blessing. —Jesus is with you; trust God in your calling, whatever may come, confident in his resurrection power. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, September 21, 2025. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: If you were retelling Joseph's story in this passage to a friend, which moments would you highlight most vividly, and why do they stand out to you? This passage raises a big question: when life unravels through temptation or injustice, where is God? How do you wrestle with that in your own story? Joseph's life reminds us that blessing isn't about circumstances but about God's presence. What makes it hard to believe that God is with us in our difficulty? What would help remind you of that reality in difficult times? God blesses “the nations” through his people. What might living as a bearer of Christ's blessing look like in your work, home, or community this week? ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Pastor Luke Simmons addresses the often-overlooked sin of gluttony in this sermon from the Seven Deadly Sins series.Through personal experiences and biblical insights, Pastor Luke explores the distorted relationship many have with food and the importance of aligning our eating habits with a Christian vision. Discover how to cultivate gratitude, moderation, and worshipful practices in our approach to food, and learn how Jesus provides the ultimate fulfillment that our hearts seek.Join us in understanding how freedom and joy in Christ can transform our everyday lives.00:00 - Introduction09:26 - Definition of Gluttony12:01 - A Theology of Food17:08 - A Christian Vision for Eating**MORE IN THIS SERIES***https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXGRHmOyxdlZe2NG3YB5Dhiu**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Taking up a cross sounds like a daunting task. We all have a spiritual cross to bear—not to punish us, but to set us free! As Christians, we have to surrender our own will for our lives in favor of God's will. We must lay our sins at the cross, but we can't get there on our own. The power of the Holy Spirit takes the wills and ways that we offer, and He gives us new life! If we show up in faith, the Spirit meets us there.

Pastor Luke talks about the courage it takes to realize we can't do everything on our own and to accept help from others. Scripture reading: Exodus 17:8-16.

"Where was God when that terrible thing happened?" It's a common question, because terrible things keep happening to people. How can we make sense of our faith when bad things happen? Part of the answer is making sure that we're looking at the right part of the problem. Pastor Luke teaches from Genesis 50:15-21 in "Innovator," part 3 of his 4-part series, "Captive Thoughts."

Pastor Luke talks about how even though Ruth and Naomi were an odd pairing, they complimented one another in order to be more courageous together. Scripture reading: Ruth 3:1-13.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if change was instantaneous? We've been talking about how God renews our minds as he makes us like Christ. If we have unhelpful or intrusive thoughts, it would be great if we could simply change them and never have them again. But we can't. It takes practice. Pastor Luke teaches from 1 Timothy 4:7-16 in "Run Through," part 2 of his 4-part series, "Captive Thoughts."

We live in a society that pitches different ways we can totally change our lives. The reality is, we can't change ourselves. But we don't have to! God Almighty offers us transformation, including forgiveness and freedom. If we live like we're in control, we will fail over and over again. But if we believe God to work within us, He will do in us all that we need Him to!

Pastor Luke concludes our mini-teaching series talking about the power of a Jesus-centered community, and the barriers we often face.

Sunday Night Worship Service - September 7th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair It's Time To Bury The Nurse Genesis 35

On this Labor Day weekend, Pastor Luke talks about the good work we get to do to share God's love and gospel with those around us. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58.

Pastor Luke kicks off the new program year, talking about what it means to be Courageous Together. Scripture reading: Colossians 1:24-2:5.

Do you have an inner monologue? Does some person or idea live "rent free in your head?" The Apostle Paul teaches us to take every thought captive. How can we do that? Can we control the way we think? Pastor Luke looks at Luke 12:13-21 in "An Abundance of Barns," the first message in a new series, "Captive Thoughts."

Wednesday Night Worship Service - September 3rd, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair When God Arises Psalms 68

Can God keep his promises when we fail? It's a major question in the book of Genesis, and even throughout the whole Bible. A popular question about the problem of evil is, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” But in this sermon on Genesis 38, the story of Judah and Tamar, Pastor Luke asks a twist on that question: Can God do good things through bad people? Or, will God keep his good promises when we fail so bad? Pastor Luke looks at the answer to that question under three heads: Our sin seems to endanger God's redemptive purposes; God works through what is sinful and shameful to accomplish his glorious redemptive purposes; we can now boast in our weakness, trusting that our darkest moments are a part of Christ's redemptive story. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, August 31, 2025. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: What parts of Judah and Tamar's story are the most shocking to you? How does this chapter challenge the idea that God only works through “clean” situations or morally impressive people? Where in your own life have you assumed “God can't use this”? How does knowing that Jesus willingly entered the family line of Judah and Tamar impact the way you view your own failures? How might you share your story (even the messy parts) in a way that points to Jesus as the hero? Take some time to pray that God would use the weak and messy parts of your life for his glory. Confess your sins and ask for power to live in the hope of God's redeeming grace. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Longview Campus | Pastor Luke reminds us that we are called to be a light to those around us in every situation, giving examples and stories from a recent mission trip to Brazil.

Pastor Keith and Pastor Luke preached a sermon, "If This Was My Last Sermon!" This is a message of the Gospel of Jesus for our city! This message of God's love is for you.Text: John 11:45-57For more information about Journey Church visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey Bend on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithFind Journey Redmond on all social media: @journeyinredmond Find Pastor Luke on social media: @lukecobrae Please subscribe and engage. At Journey we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!

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In this installment of “Ask Me Anything,” Pastor Luke addressed four questions. This message was delivered in gathered worship on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Jewel Lake Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. TIMESTAMPS 00:40 In the parable of the talents, what's wrong with burying your talent? 08:25 Does quantum physics' multiverse theory negate the "God of the Gaps"? 12:24 Will we be married in heaven? 20:34 What does "enter the joy of your master" mean with respect to the Kingdom of God? Pastor Luke teaches from Matthew 25:14-30 in "Ask Me Anything."

Wednesday Night Worship Service - August 27th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair Deadly Doors Genesis 16

Pastor Luke Simmons explores the nature of envy in this sermon, part of the "Seven Deadly Sins" series.Delving into the biblical perspective, Pastor Luke highlights how envy erodes our relationships and diminishes the joy of walking in Christ. Drawing from familiar Disney villains and scriptural teachings, he reveals how envy is not only unhappy and ugly but fundamentally unnecessary for those secure in their identity as God's children.Join us as we uncover how to overcome envy and embrace a life of love, contentment, and the fullness that comes from a relationship with Christ.00:00 - Introduction04:26 - Envy is Unhappy09:03 - Envy is Ugly20:31 - Envy is Unnecessary**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Sunday Morning Worship Service - August 24th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair Let It Flow Psalms 133

Light produces growth, reveals the way and makes life on this earth possible. With that in mind, it is not surprising that Jesus compares Himself to the light of the world. Pastor Luke explains what is happening as Jesus is having this conversation and why it matters for us today.

As we wrap up The Blessed Road Traveled, Pastor Luke talks about having faith in God's promises, even when we will not see them carried out in our lifetime. Scripture readings: Genesis 46:1-4, 47:27-31, 50:1-14.

We are all trying to get from where we are to where we want to be. Pastor Luke Bryant

Pastor Luke wraps up our 'You Asked' series by addressing God and the problem of evil.

If you visited Philippi in the middle of the 1st century, everyone could tell you what was the most important thing that had happened there. But sometime in the next century or two, that changed. Since then, people would give a different answer, but nobody at the time had any idea. Pastor Luke looks at Acts 16:9-15 in "Outside the Gate," the concluding message in his series, "Headwaters."

Wednesday Night Worship Service - August 20th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair What Prayer Releases Daniel 10

Everyone longs for life. And most people don't just want to survive, but to thrive, to know life to its fullest. A Biblical way to say it is that people long for blessing. In Scripture, to bless is to bestow life upon and God, the blessed one, the source of all life, all power and good, is the one who blesses us. The book of Genesis is fundamentally about life and blessing. If you want blessing in your life, you need the message of this book. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche returns to a sermon series on the book of Genesis, re-introducing the book and showing that Genesis is the beginning of God's story to bless the nations through the promised child. Pastor Luke exhorts us to believe the promise, give thanks for present blessing, and wait expectantly for what is to come as he walks us through the beginning of the story of blessing, the content of the story of blessing, and our response to the story of blessing. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, August 17, 2025. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: What do you think about the idea that we must understand Genesis (and, indeed, every book of the Bible), in light of the whole story? What are the strengths of that approach to the Bible? What are the dangers? Where do you see blessing and curse play out in your own life, experience, or context? What do these things look like “at ground level”? Which do you find to be the most difficult, believing God's promises, giving thanks in the moment, or waiting hopefully for what is to come? Why do you think that is? Jesus takes the curse we deserve at the cross and receives the blessing we need in his resurrection. How does that enable you to give thanks for present blessings even as you wait for good things to come? ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Sunday Morning Worship Service - August 17th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair That I May Know Him Philippians 3

Pastor Luke talks about the intergenerational cycles of sin and how Jesus broke them. Scripture reading: Genesis 37:1-11.

Pastor Luke continues our 'You Asked' series looking at how as Christians we can discern God's will and make decisions wisely.

The truly amazing thing about John the Baptist is that Jesus came to him for baptism. But many, many other people did too. What was it that John said that caused those other people to come to him for baptism? Pastor Luke teaches from Matthew 3:1-2,5-17 in "Here Comes the Kingdom," part 6 of his 7-part series, "Headwaters."

Wednesday Night Worship Service - August 13th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair Alignment Releases The Wind Ezekiel 37

Pastor Luke Simmons delivers a deeply insightful sermon on the deadly sin of lust, exploring its definition, dangers, and the way it distorts God's good design.As part of the series on the Seven Deadly Sins, this sermon emphasizes that while all sins lead to death, principal vices like lust serve as fountainheads for other destructive behaviors. Pastor Luke guides us through biblical teachings from 1 Thessalonians 4, offering hope and a path towards holiness and honor.Discover God's design for sexuality, the devastating impact of unchecked lust, and God's directive for overcoming this sin.Join us as we seek to walk in the light and embrace a life filled with godly virtue in Christ.00:00 - Introduction05:02 - God's Design13:32 - Lust's Definition19:12 - Lust's Danger25:15 - God's Directive**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Sunday Morning Worship Service - August 10th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair God Will Finish What He Started Philippians 1

Sunday Night Worship Service - August 10th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair Get In The Spirit Revelation 1

Pastor Luke talks about Jacob returning to Bethel to worship God. Scripture reading: Genesis 35:1-15.

Pastor Luke talks about the tension between happiness and sorrow that coincide in life. Scripture reading: Genesis 35:16-29.

God wants our lives to be fruitful. But if we're not dwelling on the things of the Lord and we're allowing garbage into our hearts, we can't be mad at God when we aren't seeing fruit! We must seek God every day to live abundantly joyful and peaceful lives.

Wednesday Night Worship Service - August 6th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair Jesus At the Center Matthew 6

Pastor Luke Simmons kicks off our new sermon series, "Seven Deadly Sins," with an exploration of pride.In this message, he invites us to reconsider our understanding of what constitutes the "good life," urging us to allow Jesus to define it. We delve into the origins and significance of the seven deadly sins and examine pride as the root of many destructive behaviors.Pastor Luke discusses the dangers of pride, how it separates us from God, and its impact on our relationships. He presents practical steps for overcoming pride by pursuing humility, following the example of Jesus, and building life-giving habits.Join us as we embark on this journey to detox from pride and align our lives more closely with the virtues taught by Christ.00:00 - Introduction10:52 - Pride Defined13:44 - Pride's Danger21:45 - Pride's Descendant25:58 - Signs of Vainglory29:59 - Pride's Detox34:28 - 5 Practices to Detox from Pride**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Wednesday Night Worship Service - July 30th, 2025 Senior Pastor Luke St.Clair The Moment That Everything Changes Numbers 13

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Pastor Luke Simmons welcomes you to a special Vision Sunday at Ironwood Church.In this message, he explores the importance of intentionality in our spiritual journey and introduces the church's vision for the upcoming year. Discover the central mission of disciple-making, and learn about exciting initiatives and events designed to foster spiritual growth within the community.Pastor Luke also delves into John 10, illustrating Jesus's promise of the good life and inviting all to actively participate in pursuing it.Join us as we commit to making a meaningful impact for God's kingdom.00:00 - Introduction03:57 - Our Never Changing Mission05:12 - Make Disciples13:03 - Serving16:54 - Community18:08 - Spiritual Formation Path22:11 - UNTIL28:03 - Ironwood Life28:31 - Pursue the Good Life**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

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Pastor Luke Simmons concludes our series in Hebrews with an uplifting sermon addressing how God can put us back together.Drawing from Hebrews 13:20-21, Pastor Luke explores how the God of peace, who resurrected Jesus, offers to mend our brokenness and equip us for the life He intended.Learn about the profound hope offered through Jesus Christ, our great shepherd, and understand why God's work in us is for our good and His glory. Join us as we delve into the significance of being restored by the blood of Jesus and God's unwavering promise to make us whole.00:00 - Introduction09:42 - Who Puts Us Back Together15:43 - How He Puts Us Back Together28:27 - Why He Puts Us Back Together**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/