Podcasts about scripture luke

We continue diving into a theology of home. Scripture emphasizes the happenings in homes far more than happenings in programmatic religious gatherings. In particular, there is a fascinating gospel narrative in which salvation shows up at a home. It's through Jesus' presence at this home a household experiences salvation and its relation to the world around is transformed. Let's awaken ourselves to salvation present at our tables bringing about rescue and transformation within us and around us. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 12:1-12Takeaway: The Only Was To Be Safe Before God Is To Acknowledge Jesus Before Men

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Jesus' first parable in the “lost” trilogy, and its entire force is aimed at revealing God's pursuing joy over a single sinner who repents. Scripture: Luke 15v4–7, Luke 15v1, Revelation 3v 20

The seventy-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. 2 Parables and a call to have faith like a child. Scripture: Luke 18:9-17 Application Questions: 1. Prayer: Have I ever prayed to God the way the tax gather did? 2. Approval: Do I base God's approval of me on the spiritual practices you do/don't do? 3. Comparison: Is there a spirit of comparison shaping how I approach God or other people?

Working moms carry a lot, and sometimes we make the load even heavier by carrying things God never asked us to! Erin Mashaw joins Karen and Emily to talk about mom guilt, comparison, and that nagging feeling that you're always disappointing someone.If you're constantly wondering whether you're doing enough at work or at home, we hope this conversation will help you put down some of that weight! Episode Recap:Every season looks different in the life of a working mom (0:50)Being a working mom can feel like you are constantly disappointing someone (3:30)Between the physical and the emotional, working moms are constantly busy (6:00)The story of Martha shows us that we often carry things God has not given us (8:20)How do we move away from a comparison mentality? (11:25)Our kids don't need perfect moms, they need us to be honest and real (14:26)Your ‘race' is unique to your family and your circumstances (17:21)Scripture: Luke 10:40-42 (NIV) “But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”Discussion Questions:Where do you feel the most pressure to “do it all” right now? Is that pressure actually coming from God?Do you ever feel like you're disappointing someone no matter what you choose? How does that affect the way you show up at work or at home?Where are you comparing your family or your motherhood to someone else's? What are you carrying right now that God may never have asked you to carry?Resources:Follow Erin Mashaw online: @erinmashaw Reach out to have Karen or Erin come speak in your community.Atlanta moms - sign up for Mom Core Live! A short term group with Karen and Erin beginning the week of October 13th. Want More of This Conversation?Wire Talk INSIDERS will hear Karen and Erin share helpful boundaries they have put in place to balance and honor both work and family. Plus - don't miss the printable chart to help you assess “What's Mine to Carry?”Become an Insider today to get bonus content each week, join quarterly Zoom calls with Karen and sustain the ministry of this podcast! 

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:37-54Takeaway: You Can Be Clean on the Outside But Corrupt on the Inside

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

How we approach Jesus reveals what we believe we need from Jesus.In Luke 7:36–50, two people find themselves in the presence of Jesus—but they approach Him very differently. Simon the Pharisee welcomes Jesus into his home with curiosity, while a woman known for her sin comes to Jesus with tears, costly perfume, worship, and complete dependence.In this message, Pastor Lydia Bricker challenges us to examine the way we approach Christ. Is Jesus simply someone we are adding to an already self-sufficient life—or do we recognize that we have nothing apart from Him?“You can be in proximity to Jesus without being dependent on Him.”Through Scripture and personal testimony, Lydia explores what it means to surrender our self-reliance, bring our burdens to the feet of Jesus, receive His forgiveness, and allow repentance to transform the way we live.In this sermon:• The difference between proximity to Jesus and dependence on Jesus• Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman in Luke 7• Why self-reliance keeps us from fully surrendering to Christ• Finding Jesus in suffering, weakness, and circumstances we cannot control• How repentance leads to worship• Why Christians are called to represent Christ with their lives• Moving from simply following Jesus' teachings to depending on Jesus as SaviorQuestions to consider:Where have I reduced Jesus to a teacher whose principles I follow rather than a Savior upon whom I depend?Where am I trying to offer Jesus my strength when what He is asking me to offer Him is my dependence?Transformation begins with repentance, continues through abiding in Christ, and changes how we represent Him to the world.

Come as You Are: What Does It Really Mean to Follow Jesus? | Come & See What does it really mean to be a "come as you are" church? Does Jesus expect us to clean up our lives before we come to Him, or does He meet us right where we are? ❤️ In this week's message from our Come & See series, we explore Luke 5:27-32 and the story of Jesus calling Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him. Through this powerful encounter, we discover what it looks like to love people the way Jesus does, welcome others without judgment, and create a church where everyone has a seat at the table. Jesus didn't wait for Levi to change before inviting him to follow. He met him where he was, shared a meal with people others rejected, and offered an invitation that would change his life forever. As followers of Jesus, we're called to do the same. That means making the first move, building genuine relationships, extending grace instead of judgment, and recognizing that we all need the transforming power of Jesus in our lives. Come as you are, but don't stay that way. Jesus welcomes us exactly where we are, but He loves us too much to leave us unchanged. Whether you're exploring Christianity, searching for a church home, or learning how to share your faith with others, this message is a reminder that there is no "those people" in the family of God. There is only us, a community of imperfect people who all need Jesus.

In a city surrounded by people, it is still possible to feel alone. Full schedules, fleeting conversations, changing seasons, and personal burdens can leave us feeling unseen or disconnected. This Sunday, we continue the Pulse of the City series with “The Trap of Loneliness.” Drawing on Proverbs 27:17—“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”—we consider God's design for meaningful Christian community. Jesus meets us in the places where we feel isolated, and invites us into a church family where we can be known, encouraged, challenged, and supported as we grow in faith together. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Luke 8:1-2 (NIV) // The Parable of the Sower After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out... // Luke 24:9-11 (NIV) // When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:27-36Takeaway: We Are Called to Hear, Believe, and Obey the Word of God

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

On Trace Church's 10-year anniversary, Pastor Aaron Pennington shares a message from Luke 15 about the heart of our Heavenly Father and the invitation Jesus has extended from the very beginning: come home.Through the story of the prodigal son, we see a Father who never stopped looking, who responds with love and compassion, and who runs to embrace His child when he returns. No matter how far you've gone, what you've done, or how long the road home has been, the grace of God through Jesus is greater than your past.This Sunday also marked a defining moment in the story of Trace Church as we celebrated 10 years of ministry, witnessed people surrender their lives to Jesus through baptism, and brought forward our Return commitments, choosing sacrificial generosity to make room for more people to encounter Jesus and find their way home to their Heavenly Father.Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 3:23, Colossians 2:13-14, 1 John 2:2, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, Ephesians 3:19, Romans 6:4Whatever it takes. Until all have heard.

Relationships require more than good intentions; we pray to stay in conversation with God. Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Scripture: Luke 19

A standalone sermon on "everyONE".Scripture: Luke 15:1–7

TakingTheLandPodcast.comSomeone in your life may look completely uninterested in God. They may have rejected every invitation, ignored every conversation, and shown no outward sign of change.But you don't know what God may already be stirring inside them.In Luke 19, Zacchaeus was known as a corrupt tax collector, a traitor, and a sinner. Everyone in Jericho thought they knew exactly what kind of man he was. What they couldn't see was that something had already begun happening in his heart.He climbed a tree hoping to see Jesus.He had no idea Jesus was looking for him.In this message, “A Tale of a Tree,” Pastor Garret King of Tucson, Arizona examines the conversion of Zacchaeus and the incredible grace of Jesus toward people others have written off.We cannot save anyone. But God can use our friendship, testimony, prayers, invitations, and faithfulness to help someone see Jesus more clearly.Don't give up on them yet.

Communion can become so familiar that we forget the depth of what is happening at the Table. In “At the Table,” we explore four directions Communion invites us to look: Backward—to remember what Jesus has done. Forward—to trust what Jesus has promised. Upward—to receive the grace God offers. Outward—to see and love the people around us as one body in Christ. The bread and the cup remind us that Jesus gave Himself for us, that He is present with us, and that one day He will make all things new. Communion is more than a ritual—it is an invitation to remember, hope, receive, and respond. Scripture: Luke 22:7–20, Revelation 19, and 1 Corinthians 10:16–17.

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:14-26Takeaway: Jesus is the strongest and every person must decide whether they are with Him or Against Him

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

What if Jesus' teaching about receiving the Kingdom “like a little child” means more than having childlike faith? In “A Faith That Welcomes,” Akash (Director of High School Ministry, Lexington Campus) explores Luke 18:15–17 and offers a fresh look at Jesus' words, “Let the little children come to me.” When the disciples tried to keep children away, Jesus welcomed them with open arms—and called his followers to do the same. The Kingdom of God welcomes us with grace. In response, we are called to welcome children, strangers, outsiders, and people whom the world often overlooks. As we receive and serve others in Jesus' name, we also welcome the presence and work of God into our own lives. This message invites us to move beyond simply asking whether we will be welcomed into heaven and consider a deeper question: Are we welcoming heaven into our lives by loving and receiving the people around us? Who might God be asking you to welcome? Scripture: Luke 18:15–17 Additional Scriptures: Matthew 18:2–5; Luke 9:46–48; Matthew 25:35–40 Speaker: Akash Ahuja Message Date: September 6, 2026 Learn more about Grace Chapel and discover ways to connect and serve: https://www.grace.org #Luke18 #LetTheChildrenCome #KingdomOfGod #ChristianHospitality #FollowingJesus #GraceChapel

Ten men cried out to Jesus for mercy, and He healed all ten. But only one, a Samaritan outsider, turned back to say thank you. In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus meets us right in the middle of our busyness and hustle to offer what we could never earn: grace freely given, true rest, and a whole new perspective on our daily labor.Whether you're running on empty or just going through the motions, this message is an invitation to receive unearned grace, true rest, and a fresh perspective on the work in front of you.

Herod was in a palace. John was in a prison.So which one was winning?In Luke 7:24–28, Jesus asks the crowd, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see?” And then He gives us a radically different picture of what greatness looks like.John didn't get the palace. He didn't get comfort, freedom, wealth, or even the long life he might have expected. But Jesus didn't look at John's life and call it wasted. He called it great.Because Jesus was using a different scoreboard.This message asks a deeper question:What makes a life great?Is it comfort?Success?Freedom?Wealth?Getting everything we want?Or is greatness measured by what—and Who—we give our lives to?We're all spending our lives. We don't get to keep them. We only get to decide what we're going to spend them on.And Christianity doesn't begin with what we give Jesus. It begins with what Jesus has already given us.Before Jesus ever asks you to lay something down, He laid down His life for you.Grace comes first. Surrender is our response.So what does that look like?Sometimes it looks less dramatic than John's life:putting your phone down and getting on the floor with your kids, fighting for a healthy marriage, serving when nobody notices, living generously, forgiving someone who doesn't deserve it, or obeying Jesus when it costs you something.Because this is what The King's People do.We give our lives to what our King says matters.And if your life doesn't look the way you thought it would, don't confuse the circumstances of your life with Jesus' verdict over your life.John's cell wasn't Jesus' verdict on John.The palace shows us the kind of greatness we're tempted to chase.The prison shows us the kind of greatness we might completely miss.But the cross shows us the One who is actually worthy of our lives.We're all spending our lives. The question is what we're spending them on.A great life isn't measured by what you get from it.It's measured by what you give it to.And in Jesus, we've found Someone worthy of it.

Jesus, I kneel before you, my heart so thankful for who you are.  Scripture: Luke 7:44 Resource: ComeWith Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads by Suzanne Eller

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:1-13Takeaway: Christians Pray

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

What is your one thing?In this episode of the Stress Less series, Alex preaches Philippians 3:13 and Lokelani joins for the Q&A after the amen. Paul wasn't scattered. He was a runner with his eyes on one finish line. Most of our stress doesn't come from having too little. It comes from carrying things God never asked us to carry.We look at where “one thing” shows up in Scripture (Luke 10:42, Mark 10:21, John 9:25, Psalm 27:4), what Jesus' one thing was, and how to find yours.FREE STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpDsiLG0XZi9jchdd1RoIt_FEtYM-lB6/view?usp=sharingSupport the ministry: https://amenpodcast.com/donateAmen Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amen-podcast/id1437840199 Amen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55g6BqsNLWNPWz7TuQ1QBK?si=uj86K1L8TiOJjmmFiZ7MdwAmen YouTube: https://youtube.com/@amenpodcast?si=uVsPlTyabiGI6TG4 House Church 808 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@housechurch808?si=54HXOpoLpDQHZW5mHouse Church Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-church-with-alex-wilson/id1871396334 House Church Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RejGA2t3jPTJyUabUBnH8?si=BHTBhCDLQeWI2tTtFi2OTwhousechurchkauai.comGo out and be the church.

What is your one thing?In this episode of the Stress Less series, Alex preaches Philippians 3:13 and Lokelani joins for the Q&A after the amen. Paul wasn't scattered. He was a runner with his eyes on one finish line. Most of our stress doesn't come from having too little. It comes from carrying things God never asked us to carry.We look at where “one thing” shows up in Scripture (Luke 10:42, Mark 10:21, John 9:25, Psalm 27:4), what Jesus' one thing was, and how to find yours.FREE STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpDsiLG0XZi9jchdd1RoIt_FEtYM-lB6/view?usp=sharingSupport the ministry: https://amenpodcast.com/donateAmen Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amen-podcast/id1437840199 Amen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55g6BqsNLWNPWz7TuQ1QBK?si=uj86K1L8TiOJjmmFiZ7MdwAmen YouTube: https://youtube.com/@amenpodcast?si=uVsPlTyabiGI6TG4 House Church 808 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@housechurch808?si=54HXOpoLpDQHZW5mHouse Church Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-church-with-alex-wilson/id1871396334 House Church Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RejGA2t3jPTJyUabUBnH8?si=BHTBhCDLQeWI2tTtFi2OTwhousechurchkauai.comGo out and be the church.

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27 Focus: We must remain faithful to King Jesus in a world that rejects Him because He is coming again. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date Recorded: August 30, 2026

Welcome to Be Bold for Jesus MinistriesOur mission is to equip believers to live boldly for Christ with discernment, obedience, and unwavering trust in God. Led by Lee Arnold and Jaclyn Arnold, Be Bold for Jesus Ministries teaches God's Word with clarity and conviction, helping believers develop a vibrant relationship with Jesus through prayer, faith, and daily dependence upon Him.Today's Message“Jesus Teaches 12 Principles of Prayer – Part 1”Lee Arnold Live Scripture: Luke 11:1–13One day, after watching Jesus pray, His disciples made a simple request:“Lord, teach us to pray.”There was something different about the way Jesus prayed. His prayers weren't mechanical. They weren't performances. They weren't religious routines. They were real, personal, intimate conversations with His Heavenly Father.In Luke 11, Jesus responds by teaching His disciples how to approach God in prayer. And throughout the Gospels, Jesus not only taught prayer, He modeled it. He prayed before major decisions, in times of joy, during suffering, after victories, and even while dying on the cross.This message explores the first six foundational principles of prayer that emerge from Jesus' teaching and example throughout Scripture.Key Takeaways1. Prayer Should Be Sincere, Not PerformativeGod is not impressed by religious performances. Prayer is personal communication with our Heavenly Father, not an opportunity to impress other people.2. Prayer Should Be Directed to the FatherJesus consistently taught His followers to approach God as Father and to come before Him with confidence and relationship.3. Prayer Should Begin With God's Glory, Kingdom, and WillPrayer is not primarily about getting what we want. It begins with aligning our hearts to what God wants.4. Pray Persistently Without Meaningless RepetitionJesus encourages persistence in prayer but warns against empty religious repetition. There is a difference between perseverance and vain repetition.5. Pray With FaithBiblical prayer approaches God believing that He hears, He cares, and He is able to act according to His perfect will.6. Prayer Should Be Accompanied by ForgivenessOur relationship with God and our relationships with others are connected. Jesus repeatedly taught that a forgiving heart is essential to a healthy prayer life.Today's ReminderPrayer is not a formula.Prayer is not a performance.Prayer is not a religious exercise.Prayer is a relationship.The disciples did not ask Jesus, "Teach us a better prayer technique."They asked:"Lord, teach us to pray."And perhaps that remains our greatest need today.Not to learn another formula.Not to master another method.Not to find a secret technique.But simply to spend time talking with our Heavenly Father.God is not looking for perfect words.He is looking for surrendered hearts.Questions for ReflectionIs my prayer life sincere or performative?Do I spend more time asking for my will or seeking God's will?Am I praying persistently or giving up too easily?Do I truly believe God hears my prayers?Is there someone I need to forgive?Am I treating prayer as a relationship or a ritual?Today's ChallengeThis week, don't focus on praying perfectly.Focus on praying consistently.Talk to God honestly.Bring your joys.Bring your struggles.Bring your questions.Bring your fears.And remember:God would rather hear an honest prayer from your heart than a perfect prayer from your lips.Because prayer has never been about performance.It's always been about relationship.Stay Connected• Sunday Sermons – Live on Zoom & Facebook • Wednesday Bible Study – He's The Solution Interactive Discussion • Daily Dose of Boldness – Daily encouragement from God's WordBe Bold for Jesus Conference 2026October 2–3, 2026Tickets & information at BB4J.comSupport the MissionHelp us continue sharing the Gospel and equipping believers to live boldly, wisely, and obediently for Christ.Give at bebold4jesus.org

What if one of Jesus' most famous stories about hell… isn't really about hell?In Week 9 of True Fiction: The Parables of Jesus, Pastor Chris Hoyt unpacks the story of The Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19–31, a parable filled with wealth, poverty, judgment, a great chasm, and even flames. But when we look at the conversation surrounding the story, Jesus may be confronting something much closer to home.The rich man had everything he needed, while Lazarus suffered right outside his gate. The problem wasn't that Lazarus couldn't be seen. The rich man had simply stopped seeing him.Through this challenging parable, Jesus exposes how easily our values can distort our vision, how radically the Kingdom overturns the world's measurements of importance, and how we can have Scripture in our hands while still missing the people God has placed right in front of us.Maybe the most important question isn't, “What exactly are the flames?”Maybe it's:“What's at my gate?”Scripture: Luke 16:19–31

We all have a king.The question is not whether you will give something or someone authority over your life, the question is who will sit on the throne?In Luke 19, Jesus enters Jerusalem as the rightful King. But He isn't merely the gentle, sentimental Jesus we sometimes imagine. He is the rightful King, the righteous King, and the resident King, the One who has authority over His house, His people, and ultimately all of creation.As Jesus begins the final week leading to His crucifixion and resurrection, we see something that changes everything: the King has come, and every person must respond.Will you crown Him... or will you reject Him?And what happens when we try to put something else on the throne?In this message from Luke 19, we look at Jesus as the true King, the fulfillment of God's promises, and the sacrifice who ended the old system of religion by becoming the perfect Lamb of God.Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

What if the greatest invitation you'll ever receive is one you've been overlooking? In this powerful message, we explore Luke 14:15–24, The Parable of the Great Banquet, where Jesus reveals the heart of God's Kingdom: everyone is invited, and Jesus never stops setting the table. Even when people decline the invitation, God's grace continues to reach farther than we could ever imagine. If you've ever experienced rejection, discouragement in sharing your faith, or wondered how to invite people to Jesus, this sermon will encourage you to keep extending God's invitation with love, consistency, and hope. In this message, you'll discover: Why Jesus is always inviting people into God's Kingdom What the Parable of the Great Banquet teaches about excuses and God's grace How to remain faithful when people walk away from your invitation Why our responsibility is to invite, not control everyone's response How Communion reminds us that there is still room for everyone at Christ's table. No matter your past, your failures, or your story, Jesus' invitation is still open to you. His table has room for the brokenhearted, the doubting, and the redeemed. Scripture: Luke 14:15–24

Scripture: Luke 18:35-19:10 Focus: God offers grace to both the oppressed and the oppressor. Date recorded: August 23. 2026

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 10:38-42Takeaway: Make Jesus the Highest Priority in My Life

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 10:26-37

This week at our Jackson Campus, Next Gen Pastor Nic Talley continues our new series, Interpreting the Times—a journey through Luke 10–13 where Jesus teaches His people how to see clearly and respond rightly in a world filled with confusion, distraction, and competing voices.We pray this message is a blessing and encouragement to you.For more information about The Point Church, visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Scripture: Luke 10:21-37Takeaway: Faith, Humility, Openness comes first as we enter the Kingdom; Understanding, Knowledge, Discernment as we defend the Kingdom.

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30 Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date Recorded: August 16, 2026

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:19 "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."REFLECTION- UmbertoMUSIC- Hail Holy Queen- As I Kneel Before You by Marian Morning Playlist on YouTubeNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Journey Through Scripture - Luke 13-18

SCRIPTURE- Luke 1:38“And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her” REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- Be Present at Our Table, LordBe Thou My VisionNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Today's Scripture: Luke 11:9–13 What do you do when you believe God is good, but your body still braces when it's time to ask him for help? Today's Scripture speaks to the history beneath our prayers — the early experiences that taught us whether asking was safe, ignored, punished, or met with care. This episode helps you notice the inner flinch, honor the part of you that stopped asking, and begin rebuilding trust with God one small request at a time. You'll learn: *Why asking God for help can feel risky *How early attachment wounds shape what you expect from God *Why what you believe and what you feel can be different systems *How to notice the inner flinch without shaming it *One small way to practice asking God for something real Go Deeper: Pre-order The Secure Soul to learn how your earliest attachments shape what you expect from God — and how to begin repairing those patterns. Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026-08-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 2, 2026, in the 8:30 am service.   Scripture: Luke 18:18–23, 1 Kings 19:19–21, Hebrews 11:13–16, Matthew 13:44–46, Matthew 6:33 Notes: -Jesus will trade you all the "lower blessings" of this world for the glorious blessings that He offers. -You can turn over sin, pain and disappointment of the world for peace, joy and eternal glory. -But Pastor Livingston tells listeners: you can only hold on to one or the other, not both.

2026-08-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 2, 2026, in the 10:30 am service.   Scripture: Luke 18:18–23, 1 Kings 19:19–21, Hebrews 11:13–16, Matthew 13:44–46, Matthew 6:33 Notes: -Jesus will trade you all the "lower blessings" of this world for the glorious blessings that He offers. -You can turn over sin, pain and disappointment of the world for peace, joy and eternal glory. -But Pastor Livingston tells listeners: you can only hold on to one or the other, not both.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 1:49"At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. And Mary said, “The Almighty has done great things for me -holy is his name. And then she waited on Elizabeth.”REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "On This Day O Beautiful Mother" by Michael Allen Harrison- "Magnificat" Taizé InstrumentalNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.