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Biblical preaching is the center-piece of corporate worship. We believe that expository preaching best serves God’s purposes and his people. Typically, we work section by section through large portions of Scripture, usually complete books of the Bible.

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First Thessalonians 1:5-12, The Great Day of the Lord Text from 2023-12-03T18:09:14

This Lord’s Day we conclude our study of Brandon Crawford’s revision of the Baptist Confession of Faith. The topic is, “The Last Judgments.” The sermon text (2 Thessalonians 1:5-12) gives us a glim...

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2 Corinthians 5:1-10, What Comes Next? from 2023-11-26T21:01:15

The 31st chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith focuses on “The State of Man After Death.” The sermon text for this service will explore a passage in which the Apostle Paul redirects our attent...

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First Corinthians 11:17-34, An Old Conflict That Still Matters from 2023-11-19T18:33:40

The 30th article of the Baptist Confession of Faith explains the Lord’s Table, or Communion. In the 16th century, a conflict arose among Protestant Reformers about what happens at the Table when th...

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Matthew 28:16-20, The Risen Christ has Given Us a Job to Do from 2023-11-12T17:42:59

The sermon addresses the Baptist Confession of Faith, Article 29: Baptism. We will draw our discussion of baptism from a passage appropriate to the missions emphasis this Lord’s Day.

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Matthew 28:18-20 ; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, The Ordinances: Where Our Past and Future Meet from 2023-11-05T17:01:18

Chapter 28 of the Baptist Confession of Faith presents a summary of the church’s two ordinances: baptism and the Lord’s Table. Two chapters devoted to the individual ordinances follow. Our sermon p...

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Col 1:18-23, The Lord’s Table from 2023-10-29T13:44:09

I. Christ Jesus, our Savior, is supreme over all. A. He is head of the church. 18a B. He is founder of a new creation. 18b C. He is the object of God’s eternal pleasure. 19-20 II. Christ Jesus, our...

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Colossians 2:8-15, Union with Christ from 2023-10-22T16:03:02

The 27th article of the Baptist Confession of Faith focuses on “The Communion of the Saints.” In it, “communion” is not a reference to the Lord’s Table. It speaks of the spiritual union that exists...

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Ephesians 3:20-21, God’s Plan for Eternal Glory from 2023-10-15T16:59:01

The 26th chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith gives a detailed description of the church. In today’s climate, many Christians fail to understand–or worse, refuse to embrace the importance the...

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Genesis 2:18-25, Standing Against the Assault on Marriage from 2023-10-08T12:32:10

The 25th chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith focuses our attention on marriage. It has been an important topic in every generation, but it holds a special timeliness now. Marriage—and all th...

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Johan or Paul? A Plea for Great Commission Living from 2023-10-02T00:55:21

It is a privilege to welcome Chris and Heidi Seawright and their family to HBC. They serve as missionaries in Thailand. Chris will deliver the message in our worship service.

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Romans 13:1-7, Civil Government Ordained by God from 2023-09-24T20:26:08

Baptists have always insisted the Bible teaches the separation of church and state. By this, they mean that the government cannot interfere with the affairs of the church. That does not mean, howev...

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Hebrews 10:19-22, The Divinely Given, All-Prevailing Basis for Prayer (Part 1) from 2023-09-17T02:00:15

We began a topical series last Lord’s Day evening on the subject of prayer. We showed how prayer is one side of a conversation between at least two parties, me and God. My part of the conversation ...

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Matthew 5:33-37, Let Your Yes be Yes from 2023-09-10T01:49:48

The 23rd chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith deals with “Lawful Oaths and Vows.” At first glance, the topic seems to have little current relevance. However, on closer examination, it has pro...

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Exodus 20:1-6, Does God Really Care How You Worship from 2023-09-03T23:05:51

The twenty-second article in the Baptist Confession of Faith is called “Religious Worship.” It strongly states that God prescribes in Scripture the way his people are allowed to worship him and tha...

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1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1, All for the Glory of God from 2023-08-27T18:11:30

Article twenty-one in the Baptist Confession of Faith addresses the subject of Christian liberty. The gospel sets the believer free from the Law and neither church nor government has the authority ...

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James 1:16-18, The Gospel: God’s Goodness Made Public from 2023-08-20T16:30:14

The subject of the twentieth chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith is “The Gospel.” Other chapters also address gospel themes such as Christ the Mediator, Justification, Repentance unto Life a...

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Romans 3:19-20, Christians and the Law of God from 2023-08-13T16:27:47

The nineteenth chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith addresses the topic, “The Law of God.” It is a controversial topic that draws out a variety of opinions. Some say that Christians are still...

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1 John 5:13, Assurance—A Grace Too Often Misunderstood from 2023-08-06T17:10:39

We saw in chapter seventeen of the Baptist Confession of Faith that a persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark of genuine faith. The eighteenth chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith ...

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The Lord’s Table from 2023-07-30T01:24:41

This Lord’s Day we will observe the ordinances that Jesus bequeathed to the church by which we remember him: the Lord’s Table and baptism. In the 19th century, English minister, J. C. Ryle, wrote a...

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2 Peter 1:3-12,The Responsibilities of Perseverance from 2023-07-23T01:29:23

Chapter 17 of the Baptist Confession of Faith addresses the subject of “The Perseverance of the Saints.” The Scriptures clearly teach this doctrine, but many misunderstand it. Some even deny it, op...

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James 2:14-19, Living Faith from 2023-07-16T16:41:11

The sixteenth chapter of the Baptist Confession of Faith deals with the topic, “Good Works.” While the Scriptures are clear that good works do not secure our salvation, they are equally clear that ...

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John 10:18-30, The Good Shepherd Who Took Up His Life Again from 2022-04-17T17:41:34

Few people in our Western culture understand the powerful biblical metaphor of a shepherd and his sheep. In ancient times, the shepherd symbolized a ruler who wielded authority by divine right. The...

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Luke 20:27-40, The God of the Living from 2022-04-10T16:39:53

This Lord’s Day is traditionally known as “Palm Sunday,”—the day Jesus entered Jerusalem at the beginning of his Passion Week. It is fitting that our sermon text describes an encounter Jesus had wi...

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Luke 20:20-46, Responsibilities of Dual Citizenship from 2022-04-03T16:36:06

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day (Luke 20:20-26), Jesus’ enemies plot to trick him into saying something they could use to condemn him. Jesus did not take the bait. Instead, he replied with t...

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Galatians 6:14-16, The Cross-Centered Life, Pt 2 from 2022-03-27T16:10:34

Our speaker this Lord’s Day is Mark Buhr. He will continue his sermon series through Galatians.

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Galatians 6:14-16, The Cross-Centered Life, Pt 1 from 2022-03-20T16:14:35

Our speaker this Lord’s Day is Mark Buhr. He will continue his sermon series through Galatians.

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Luke 20:9-19, Treachery, Judgment, and Love from 2022-03-13T17:12:30

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, Jesus tells an extended parable that describes the plot made by tenants of a man’s vineyard to get rid of their master’s son and take ownership of the land. ...

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Luke 20:1-8, “Who Do You Think You Are?” from 2022-03-06T17:30:34

Luke 20:1-8 begins Luke’s account of the third day of Jesus’ passion week. It also begins his account of a series of challenges Israel’s rulers made to Jesus’ authority. They sought to trap him by ...

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Luke 19:45-48, Jesus in His Father’s House from 2022-02-27T17:43:41

The morning after Jesus’ so-called “Triumphal Entry,” Jesus returned to the temple. He angrily expelled those who irreverently used the holy place for common and shameful deeds. Jesus’ opponents we...

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Luke 19:28-44, Hosanna! from 2022-02-20T17:14:48

In the sermon text this Lord’s Day (Luke 19:28-44), Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem reaches its climactic end. He will ride into the city on the colt of a donkey (an intentional connection with Zechari...

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Luke 19:11-27, Friends and Foes of the Coming King from 2022-02-13T16:56:13

Just before Jesus entered Jerusalem as Israel’s King, he told a parable that made it clear to his listeners that his kingdom will begin when he returns following a long absence. In the meantime, hi...

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Luke 19:1-10, The Savior Who Seeks and Saves Sinners from 2022-02-07T00:47:45

On the eve of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, he sought out a man in Jericho and invited himself into the man’s home! Luke includes Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus to teach us about Jesus’ m...

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Matthew 6:9-13, The Lord’s Prayer from 2022-01-30T20:40

This Lord’s Day is our annual Prayer Emphasis Sunday. Our guest speaker, Dr. Mark Snoeberger, will present a message on the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9:13.

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Luke 18:35-43, Lord Jesus, Have Mercy on Me! from 2022-01-23T17:20:33

Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem for his rendezvous with the cross. As he approached Jericho, a blind beggar cried out for mercy (Luke 18:35-43). Because of the man’s faith, the Lord Jesus Christ,...

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Luke 18:31-34, The Path: Prophecy, Resolve, and Confusion from 2022-01-16T18:33:52

Jesus had set his face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) and was resolved to traverse that path to the bitter end. He explained to the Twelve disciples multiple times that a rendezvous with death awaite...

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Luke 18:18-30, Camels, Needles, and Rich Men from 2022-01-09T18:02:06

Luke 18 contains a series of stories and events placed together to drive home the point that the self-reliance of Jesus’ opponents was misguided. Only those who come to Jesus with a sense of their ...

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Luke 18:15-17, The Lord’s Table from 2022-01-02T17:09:36

I.     People instinctively assign value based on perceived worthiness. 15 II.     But Jesus values the weak and the helpless. 16 III.      The kingdom belongs to those who come to Him as weak and ...

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Luke 18:9-14, Two Men Went Up to Pray from 2021-12-26T17:28:49

Luke chapter 18 began with a parable that taught the disciples to pray for the coming kingdom (Luke 1-8). The sermon text for this Lord’s Day adds a second parable about prayer. This parable explai...

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Isaiah 9:6-7, For Unto Us a Child is Born from 2021-12-19T18:16:43

This Lord’s Day we will remember the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We will explore the significance of Isaiah’s prophecy that the Son given by God is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...

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Luke 18:1-8, The Unjust Judge: A Study in Contrasts from 2021-12-19T18:02:21

At the end of Luke 17, Jesus described his future return as a fulfillment of the hope of his followers and as a day of dreadful judgment poured out on those who oppose him. The text for this Lord’s...

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Luke 17:20-37, The Rejected King Will Return in Judgment from 2021-12-05T19:20:06

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, Pharisees asked Jesus about the coming kingdom. Jesus’ reply was surprising: the kingdom is among you because the king stands before you. He went on to expla...

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Galatians 6:10, Opportunity to Do Good from 2021-11-28T17:39:39

This Lord’s Day, our speaker will be Mark Buhr. His message, from Galatians 6:10.

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Galatians 6:9, Empowered by God’s Promise from 2021-11-21T17:34:48

This Lord’s Day, our speaker will be Mark Buhr. His message, from Galatians 6:9, will focus on the promises of God that empower the Christian to perseverance and faithful service.

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Luke 17:11-19, The Lord of Mercy from 2021-11-14T17:57:02

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, Jesus mercifully heals ten lepers. Only one of them returns to thank Jesus for his life-changing mercy. Ironically, the one who gives thanks is an outsider, ...

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John 16:7-15, Christ and the Holy Spirit’s Mission from 2021-11-07T17:48:18

This Lord’s Day we will observe the Lord’s Table. The service will focus on John 16:7-15. On the night before Jesus died, he promised that he would send the Holy Spirit to the apostles after comple...

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1 Chronicles 16, Looking Back to Move Forward from 2021-10-31T17:16:12

For Reformation Sunday we had the privilege of having Missionary Matt Gass preaching from 1 Corinthians 16. The sermon outline was: I. Recognize what God has done. II. Understand where we fit III. ...

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Luke 17:7-10, Unprofitable Servants from 2021-10-24T16:55:15

In Luke 17:7-10, Jesus continued giving instructions to his followers that contrast with the attitudes and actions of the Pharisees. This time, the topic is their role as servants of God. Jesus rem...

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Luke 17:5-6, A Little Faith from 2021-10-17T23:56:45

In Luke 17:1-4 (last week’s text), Jesus gave the disciples difficult instruction regarding forgiveness. Their response (Luke 17:5-6) was a plea for greater faith. Jesus taught them that God can do...

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Luke 17:1-4, Forgiven and Forgiving from 2021-10-10T17:25:49

In Luke 17, Jesus continued to contrast the path of those who trust him with the way of the Pharisees. The focus of Luke 17:1-4 is the Christian’s relationship to others. Specifically, we must “pay...

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Luke 16:19-31, The Rich Man and Lazarus: A Story About the Sufficiency of Scripture from 2021-10-03T17:24:04

Luke 16:19-31 contains one of Jesus’ most famous stories, a tale about an unnamed rich man and a poor man called Lazarus. Jesus contrasted the two men in this life and the life to come. The climax ...

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Galatians 6:7-8: The Law of the Harvest from 2021-09-26T16:52:02

Mark Buhr will deliver the message this Lord’s Day as pastor Thomas will be speaking at a Bible Conference out of state.

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Luke 16:1-16, Pressing the Gate of the Kingdom from 2021-08-29T16:36:19

In Luke 16:1-13, Jesus spoke to his disciples, warning them against following the example of the Pharisees. Unlike the Pharisees, his followers must invest in the eternal good of others, display th...

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1 Samuel 19, God Makes a Way For His Servant from 2021-08-22T17:36:38

This Lord’s Day our guest speaker is Joel Owen. His message is a study in Divine Providence in the life of David as found in 1 Samuel 19:1-24
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1. God is able to make a way.<...

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Luke 16:1-13, Integrity: A Matter of Being and Doing from 2021-08-15T19:59:27

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day is Luke 16:1-13. It contains the most puzzling parable that Jesus told: the parable of the “unjust steward.” We will retell the story but focus mainly on the cle...

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Mark 5:1-29, Meeting with Christ from 2021-08-08T19:37:17

It is our joy and privilege to welcome Dr. David Saxon as our guest speaker. He has served in the Bible Department of Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, Wisconsin.
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Hebrews 10:11-14, The Lord’s Supper from 2021-08-01T16:34:41

This Lord’s Day we will observe the Lord’s Table, a rite of solemn joy. We will remember the work of Christ through the lens of Hebrews 10:11-14. This text contrasts the endless sacrifices made by ...

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Luke 15:25-32, A Tale of Two Sons, Part 2 from 2021-07-25T17:07:40

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day is Luke 15:25-32 which is the conclusion to the famed story of the “prodigal son.” This section focuses on the prodigal’s older brother. It turns out that this b...

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Luke 15:11-32, A Tale of Two Sons from 2021-07-18T17:19

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day tells one of the best known and best-loved stories in the Gospels: the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Close look at the text and its context reveals ...

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Luke 15:1-10, Joy in Heaven from 2021-07-11T16:51:37

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day is Luke 15:1-10. Jesus tells two parables to an audience made up of society’s moral outcasts (tax-collectors and sinners). The two parables combine to tell a sin...

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Luke 14:25-35, Count the Cost from 2021-07-04T17:28:06

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day is Luke 14:25-35. In it, the Lord Jesus issues a serious call to count the cost of following him. He requires full devotion, without which no one can be his disc...

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Luke 14:15-24, Invited to the Greatest Banquet from 2021-06-27T17:17:23

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day is Luke 14:15-24. In it, Jesus tells a story about a great feast. Those invited made foolish excuses and refused to attend. The host brought in an unexpected cro...

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Luke 14:1-14, Seats of Honor from 2021-06-20T17:11:02

In Luke 14:1-14, Jesus attended a Sabbath feast at the home of a prominent Pharisee. As soon as Jesus arrived, he performed a miracle to the consternation of the host and his friends. He then proce...

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Luke 13:31-35, Under His Wings from 2021-06-14T00:27:04

In the sermon text for the Lord’s Day (Luke 13:31-35), the opposition to Jesus intensifies. Jesus continues toward the cross with unwavering resolve, but grieved, he laments Israel’s squandered opp...

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Exodus 18:1-27, Now I Know That the Lord Is Greater from 2021-06-06T17:21:49

This Lord’s Day our guest speaker is Ryan Martin, pastor of First Baptist Church, Granite Falls, MN. He will preach from Exodus 18, a text that tells a story of Moses’ interaction with his father-i...

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Luke 13:22-30, Ask the Right Question from 2021-05-30T16:29:44

This Lord’s Day, we will consider Jesus’ warning, “Strive to enter [the kingdom] through the narrow door” (sermon text: Luke 13:22-30). He explained with several declarations that would have shocke...

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Luke 13:10-17, Streams of Mercy, Never Ceasing from 2021-05-16T16:59:38

This Lord’s Day the sermon text of the worship service (Luke 13:10-17) describes an event that displayed the great mercy of the Lord. Jesus performed a miraculous healing on the Sabbath, sparking c...

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Luke 13:1-9, The Problem of Evil and the Patience of God from 2021-05-09T08:24:21

Luke 13:1-9 is a passage that expands the final thought of chapter 12: “Settle accounts with God before it is too late” (Luke 12:57-59). The crowd asked Jesus a question about the problem of evil; ...

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Luke 12:49-59, Judgment, Conflict, and Repentance from 2021-05-02T16:09:32

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day (Luke 12:49-59) includes three paragraphs that, at first glance, seem unrelated, but closer evaluation suggests that they combine to create a powerful challenge....

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Luke 12:35-48, The Greater the Privilege, the Greater the Responsibility from 2021-04-25T18:27:04

This Lord’s Day the worship service sermon text weaves together a series of brief parables that call the followers of Jesus to eagerly anticipate his return. This expectation serves as the motivati...

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Luke 12:22-34, Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is from 2021-04-18T23:40:29

In Luke 12:13-21 (the sermon text for last Sunday), Jesus challenged his followers to resist covetousness because those who covet value the creation above the Creator. Rather than working to amass ...

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Luke 12:13-21, The Real Value of Money from 2021-04-11T23:07:39

In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus tells the famous parable of the rich fool who tore down his barns to build bigger barns to stash his hoard for the future. The problem the rich man had was not his riches, b...

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1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Jesus Lives and So Shall I from 2021-04-04T20:47:11

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul explained the importance of the resurrection of Christ
(15:1-11) and laid out a strong argument against those who would deny the believer’s hope of resurrection (15:12...

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Galatians 6:6, Partnership in the Ministry of the Word from 2021-03-28T16:14:12

In Galatians 5 and 6, Paul has been talking about what it means to walk in the Spirit—to be spiritual. As he’s wrapping up his letter, he says in 6:1-2 that we should minister to others by helping ...

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Galatians 6:3-5, Too High to Help from 2021-03-21T17:28:15

Today Pastor Thomas is out of town and Mark Buhr will bring the message from God’s Word. We will return to Galatians 6 where we left off last year. In 6:1-2 we learn that we are responsible to rest...

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Luke 12:1-12, Fear God Alone from 2021-03-14T22:33:54

The twelfth chapter of Luke begins with a series of warnings. In 12:1-3, Jesus warned against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees clearly implying that his disciples should not be pressured to follow th...

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Luke 11:37-54, A Direct Assault on Error from 2021-03-07T22:36:25

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day (Luke 11:37-54), the theme of opposition to Jesus and his message continues. Jesus directly assaults the false teachers who oppose him, exposing their hypocri...

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Luke 11:33-36, The Light of the World from 2021-02-28T22:49:36

In Luke 11:29-32 (last week’s sermon text), Jesus warned against the judgment that would fall on those who rejected him and his message. In the text for this Lord’s Day, Jesus compares his message ...

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Luke 11:27-32, Blessing and Cursing from 2021-02-21T22:55:33

The sermon text juxtaposes two paragraphs that contrast blessing and cursing. Those who are blessed hear and keep the message of Jesus; judgment awaits those who do not. Luke presents Jesus as One ...

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Luke 11:4, Forgiven and Forgiving from 2021-01-17T00:04:51

Luke 11:1-13 tells us about Jesus training his disciples regarding prayer. As we begin 2021, our study of the Gospel of Luke has slowed down so that we can savor Jesus’ teaching in this passage, th...

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Luke 11:4, What We Need Today from 2021-01-10T00:11:53

“Teach us to pray,” was the request made by an unidentified disciple. Jesus’ response bequeathed to the church in every generation, requests to be offered and a pattern to be followed.The model pra...

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The Lord’s Supper from 2021-01-04T00:19:25

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Luke 11:1-2, Our Father Who is in Heaven from 2020-12-27T02:25:58

This Lord’s Day, the last Sunday of 2020, we will resume our study of Luke. The text is a famous one, usually called the Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-4). The next paragraph continues the Lord’s teachin...

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1 Timothy 3:14-16, The Truth We Confess from 2020-12-20T00:18:30

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day (1 Timothy 3:14-16) contains the echo of an ancient creed that explains the significance of Christ’s coming. We, the church, confess Christ. He is the anchor of ...

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Luke 10:38-42, The One Essential Thing from 2020-12-13T13:57:22

Throughout the tenth chapter of Luke, Jesus guided his disciples into a deeper understanding of what is means to follow him. In the final paragraph, Luke makes certain that we understand the devoti...

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Luke 10:29-37, What it Looks Like to Love One Another from 2020-12-06T18:08:22

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day focuses on one of the New Testament’s most famous stories: the Good Samaritan. It is a parable that Jesus told in response to the question, “Who is my neighbor?”...

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Luke 15:25-28, Loving God with All Your Heart from 2020-11-29T21:02:40

Jesus was the itinerant preacher who lacked all credentials but God’s approval. As he made his way toward Jerusalem, a lawyer put him to the test asking, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” ...

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Luke 10:17-24, Joy and Blessing in Knowing Jesus from 2020-11-22T21:38:25

In Luke 10:17-24, 72 of Jesus’ followers return from a preaching tour, rejoicing at the outcome. Jesus joins in with their enthusiastic joy, connecting their part his mission with the grand plan of...

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Luke 10:1-16, Messengers of the Gospel from 2020-11-15T19:52:39

For a second time, Jesus sends his followers out on a preaching mission. This time, he did not limit the ministry to the Twelve. Their goal was to announce the coming of the long-awaited Messiah in...

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Luke 9:57-62, All In from 2020-11-08T19:08:26

As Jesus traveled through Samaria and on toward Jerusalem, he encountered three would-be disciples. They understood that discipleship meant following Jesus, but had not counted the cost. Jesus chal...

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Luke 9:51-56, Rejection, Mercy, and Judgment from 2020-10-25T16:42:51

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day contains an unusual story from the life of Jesus. On his way toward Jerusalem, Jesus was rejected by the people in the city of Samaria. James and John instinctiv...

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Luke 9:37-50, Faith, Conceit, and Failure from 2020-10-18T21:22:14

The sermon text for this Lord’s Day (Luke 9:37-50) is made up of a series of short stories about the disciple’s failure. Taken together, these undergird the importance of faith that exalts Christ a...

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Luke 9:28-36, A Glimpse Through the Veil from 2020-10-11T20:46:52

In the ninth chapter of Luke, Peter proclaimed with certainty the identity of Jesus as the Christ. Immediately, Jesus explained that he must be crucified, die, and raised. He further explained that...

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Luke 9:23-27, A Fool’s Bargain from 2020-10-04T20:39:40

Peter had just declared that Jesus is the Christ of God (Luke 9:18-22). In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, Jesus began to explain the implications of trusting in him. “Take up your cross and f...

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Luke 9:18-22, “Who Do You Say that I Am?” from 2020-09-27T20:26:38

Luke 9:18-22 marks a climactic and pivotal point in Luke’s account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It clearly answers any remaining questions about the identity of Jesus. He is the Christ...

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Luke 9:10-17, Fish, Barley Bread, and the Promises of God from 2020-09-20T20:16:53

Luke 9:10-17 contains an account of one of Jesus’ most famous and astounding miracles. It is a miracle of creative power viewed in a vast public display. It served as the climactic moment in Jesus’...

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Luke 9:1-9, On the King’s Mission from 2020-09-13T20:09:10

In the ninth chapter of Luke, Jesus’ Galilean ministry began to draw to a close. In a climactic act, Jesus sent out his disciples as an extension of his own ministry, charging them to proclaim his ...

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Luke 8:40-56, Who is This? (Part 3) from 2020-09-06T18:36:05

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Luke 8:26-39, Who Is This (Part 2) from 2020-08-30T18:27:22

Luke 8:26-39 records an encounter Jesus had with a man possessed and abused by demonic forces. Several important themes are woven throughout the story. The demoniac serves as living parable of the ...

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