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Sermons on parables
We talk about the parable of the talents and try to find the Gospel in the midst of it, seeking it in some surprising places.
We talk about God’s character of transparency and clarity. God gives us what we need to know clearly, so that we can speak with clarity about His Law, but more importantly, with clarity about His Gospel. Sermon Scripture: Luke 16:19–31 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who…
We talk about value, what is valuable to us, and how we work out the parable of the Rich Fool. Scripture: Luke 12:13–21 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”…
We continue our “valued” series by taking a look at the story of the Good Samaritan, but almost ignoring the Samaritan character and focusing on the character who is really important to Jesus, the young lawyer. Sermon Scripture: Luke 10:25–37 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall…
We talk today about the somewhat confusing parable of the talents and ask the question if God wants us to be prepared. Sermon Scripture: Matthew 25:14–30 The Parable of the Talents [14] “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. [15] To one…