We know that God loves all people. Yet throughout scripture, it seems clear that God cares for outsiders as much or even more than insiders. In Luke 9:46-62, the disciples learn that they must welcome outsiders if they want to welcome God into their lives. Jason Locke discusses the need for a constant focus on reaching the unchurched.
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On Christmas Eve, Jason Locke preaches from Luke 1:26-38. As Gabriel announces to Mary that she will have a child who will be the Son of God, Mary marvels at the impossibility of God’s work. As you ponder the Christmas miracle, do you still believe in God’s ability to do the impossible?
In Luke 17:11-19, ten lepers call out to Jesus for mercy. Jesus offers them healing. Only one, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus. Why does Jesus tell him his faith has “made him well” when the other 9 were also cleansed? What’s the goal of this story? And what’s the importance of giving thanks? Jason Locke talks about the importance of giving thanks as we explore the gift of Jesus Christ together.
On the College Church’s annual day of giving for global missions, Jason Locke preached about the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. When we live in ignorance of our neighbors, we put to risk our own salvation. This parable reminds us how much we need one another in order to live in the Kingdom of God — the rich need the poor, not just vice versa.
In Luke 19, we encounter one of scripture’s most famous, yet relatively insignificant, characters. Zacchaeus is the kind of person who wasn’t welcome at many dinner tables, yet Jesus invited himself into the home of this “sinner.” We all need a Zacchaeus in our lives–someone who breaks the mold and disturbs the comfortable. Jason Locke preaches this story in this week’s message.
Jason Locke begins a new summer series on the power of love. This week’s message comes from Luke 10:25-37. Is it possible to hear something new from the parable of the good Samaritan? In what way is love at the center of the Christian faith?
Landon Saunders was the special guest preacher this day. Landon is the long-time director of Heartbeat Ministries whose radio program reached millions. He has spoken all over the world about the most basic connections of life and how God seeks to connect with us. He spoke on the story of the Prodigal Son.