Sermons on Luke (Page 7)
This time of year often becomes a bit of a rat race. We survived the Black Friday sales, the Cyber Monday blitz, and all the ‘three-weeks-‘til-Christmas’ shopping traffic yesterday. Last week, Pastor Ron challenged us to prepare our hearts for Christmas—with childlike faith, generosity in our giving and our thoughts focused on Christ! These are things that all of us should strive for, but too often the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the Christmas season gets in the way. So how do we keep our focus on the CHRIST of Christmas this year? What should we do to prepare our hearts for Christmas?
Mary or Martha: Which Will You Be? Luke 10:38-42 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving.…
What are the gifts of Christmas? Who was the Promise of God from the beginning? Luke 1:32-33; 3:33
True greatness affects others. Serving others…
Creates thankfulness
Blesses the person served
Encourages others
Opens them to Christ
Glorifies God to unbelievers
Honors God
Encourages yourself
He Came in Peace
Luke 19:41-42
41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
What robs you of your peace?
Focus on Making Money
Focus on Destroying Others
Focus on Protecting Yourself