The Prodigal Son

In Luke 15 there are three parables that teach along the theme of lostness. There are different views as to what these parables speak of. Some say that the lost sheep, coin, and son is a picture of those who are saved yet they have lost their way and was not walking with God as…

Parable of the sower

A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. In verses 10-17 of our text, we find an explanation from Jesus as to why He spoke in parables. There are two simple reasons that Jesus gives for why He spoke in parables: 1. So that the people would be able to understand the mysteries…

Press On in 2013

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those…

Suffering and Christmas

In recent days we have been reminded of the evil that is present in the world. When tragic events occur we often question how and why evil exists. We are even prone to question why God would allow such things to happen. How can God allow someone to kill innocent children? Could God not prevent…

Surrender: A Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1-2 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good…

Transformed Lives: Luke 2:1-20

The Christmas story is one that has been told millions of times down through the centuries. It is a story that will never grow old. However, it is more than just a story. The story of Jesus is not a fairy tale. It is an actual historical event. The events surrounding the birth of Christ…

Surrender: To Live is Christ

Philippians 1:21 says, “For to me, to live, is Christ, and to die is gain.” When we surrender, we die to ourselves and live for Jesus. To live is Christ. There is gain in leaving this earth as a Christian. We know that we will forever enjoy the wonder and splendor of heaven and being…

Gabriel’s Message

Luke is a physician who writes this Gospel under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit with the compassion and warmth that you would expect from a family doctor. In our text we find the events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist and the conception of Jesus, the Savior of the world. The focal point…