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Virtue of Joy
Joy is a virtue, expressed in wit, humor, irony. Unlike the happiness movement in American culture, which peddles "out-there, short-term, pain-free bliss" as its end, the biblical concept of Joy has staying power. Paul advocates most for joy during his hardest times--in prison (Philippians) or defending his apostleship (2 Corinthians). His notion of joy is "Christ-centered, long-lasting, muscle-torn trust in God." This sermon encourages us to laugh at ourselves, our world, and see the smile on our Savior's face. In other words, "For God's sake, lighten up!"
Cry
Grieving is not something we are really good at...nor, do we really want to get good at it! After all, to grieve is to acknowledge our loss, our pain & hurt, and that isn't always an easy thing to do. But when we grieve (doing so with honesty and humility), our hurt ultimately becomes the basis for a brand new initiative in our lives. Grace eventually takes the ashes of our lives and trades them in for beauty, our tears for joy & laughter, our death for resurrection. Pastor Luke wraps up his series with the "sushi finale", unpacking the hurt of Lamentations Chapter 5 and revealing the hope of a "new beginning"...
The God-Man and the Gospel
Why it was necessary for Christ to be both God and man in order to be our Savior and what Jesus accomplished for us in becoming the God-Man.
Behind The Leather Chair
The primacy of the gospel and the sacraments and how God elicits worship in the hearts of His people.
Stand Firm in Christian Freedom, Part 3
Christianity is freedom not bondage. In Galatians 5:1, Paul gives two key insights concerning Christian freedom. First, he states the fact of Christian freedom (v. 1a). The purpose of Christ’s redemption was to bring about the freedom of the believer. Second, he sets forth the response to this freedom (v. 1b). The response of the believer is to stand firm in this freedom. These two key insights embody the argument of the whole letter. Since the Galatians were not children of Hagar—the slave woman—but sons of Sarah—the free woman (v. 31) they are to stand firm in this freedom by the power of the Holy Spirit and not return to living under the slavery of law, whether it is the Mosaic Covenant or any kind of legal system.
Stand Firm in Christian Freedom, Part 2
Christianity is freedom not bondage. In Galatians 5:1, Paul gives two key insights concerning Christian freedom. First, he states the fact of Christian freedom (v. 1a). The purpose of Christ’s redemption was to bring about the freedom of the believer. Second, he sets forth the response to this freedom (v. 1b). The response of the believer is to stand firm in this freedom. These two key insights embody the argument of the whole letter. Since the Galatians were not children of Hagar—the slave woman—but sons of Sarah—the free woman (v. 31) they are to stand firm in this freedom by the power of the Holy Spirit and not return to living under the slavery of law, whether it is the Mosaic Covenant or any kind of legal system.
Stand Firm In Christian Freedom, Part 1
Christianity is freedom not bondage. In Galatians 5:1, Paul gives two key insights concerning Christian freedom. First, he states the fact of Christian freedom (v. 1a). The purpose of Christ’s redemption was to bring about the freedom of the believer. Second, he sets forth the response to this freedom (v. 1b). The response of the believer is to stand firm in this freedom. These two key insights embody the argument of the whole letter. Since the Galatians were not children of Hagar—the slave woman—but sons of Sarah—the free woman (v. 31) they are to stand firm in this freedom by the power of the Holy Spirit and not return to living under the slavery of law, whether it is the Mosaic Covenant or any kind of legal system.
Advent - Laughter and the Promised Child
Laughter can be a sign of hardened cynicism or a proven faith. The kind of laughter we find ourselves laughing at Christmas can be a sign of what we really think of God's promises. Abraham and Sarah show us the difference between the laughter of jaded heart and the laughter that comes from a heart of faith.
A Good Laugh
Isaac's birth and the laughter surrounding it. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. God is in control no matter the circumstances.
Too Hard for God?
Abraham and Sarah's different types of faith. Sara's laughter at God's promise of a son. Abraham's expectant faith
