Christ is Always Eager To Do the Father’s Will

Monday January 13, 2020 Text: Luke 2:41-52 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 2:41-52

In this text we see Jesus as the perfect human. He is what we ought to be: eager to learn the word of God, and de-lighting in the will of the Father. We have so badly failed to be and do what we should. But Christ has taken our place. He is the perfect human, so that we don’t have to be.

The Necessity of the Cross

Tuesday March 5, 2019 Text: Luke 9:28-36 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 9:28-36

Jesus left the mountain of glory for the suffering of the cross. The cross was necessary because of our sin. It was more glorious because of His love. It is through the cross that we are glorified like Him.

Yes, But . . .

Monday February 25, 2019 Text: Luke 6:27-38 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 6:27-38

We always have an excuse not to love and not to forgive. Jesus’ “but” is always a “but” of forgiveness and mercy. He forgives me even when I sit in arrogant judgment over another of his lambs.

The Beatitudes are His Blessing to those Who Do not Deserve It

Monday February 18, 2019 Text: Luke 6:17-25 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 6:17-25

We are poor in spirit. We are lacking righteousness. Despite our sin Christ in His grace gives us the riches of heaven.

The Lord Prepares Humble Men In His Service

Monday February 11, 2019 Text: Luke 5:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 5:1-11

What Christ seeks in those He calls is a heart of true humility. A heart which above all recognizes its own sin. Such a heart Christ will prepare for His work.

God’s Great Grace To A People In Great Need

Monday February 4, 2019 Text: Luke 4:31-44 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 4:31-44

This section of Luke shows us both the great need of the people and Christ's untiring dedication to shower those in need with the gifts of God. The most important need being the preaching of the gospel and the forgiveness of sins.

Jesus Brings Grace To Those Who Reject Him

Monday January 28, 2019 Text: Luke 4:16-30 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 4:16-30

Let us take a moment to consider what is going on here First this is later in Jesus ministry. Luke puts it here in chapter four seemingly fairly early on in Jesus’ ministry but he does for theological reasons. Mark show us that actually it came later. After Jesus had done a lot of

I Believe that Jesus Changed Water Into Wine

Sunday January 20, 2019 Text: John 2:1-11 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: John 2:1-11

I believe that Jesus changed water into wine. Because he did this, I know that he is my gracious and loving savior. Because he did this I know he wants to fill my life with every blessing. Because He did this I know that He is leading and guiding me every day of my life, and whatever happens He will prepare me for the tasks He has given me to do.

Anointed as our Substitute

Tuesday January 15, 2019 Text: Luke 3:15-22 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 3:15-22

The ministry of John was a ministry of baptism, calling people to repent. The ministry of Christ was one of judgment. Jesus came to separate the righteous from the unrighteous, to give life and death. It is Jesus in whom the Father is well pleased. He was anointed as our substitute. Through Him alone we receive forgiveness of sins and are not thrown away with the chaff.

Seeking Christ

Sunday January 6, 2019 Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Matthew 2:1-12

They sought him with their heart The wise men sought Christ with their whole heart. It would have been very easy for them to make excuses. He is so far away. A journey like that would cost us so much money. We have work to do here. We have family to take care

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