1. The Kingdom is received with humility. Lk 18:15–17How am I coming to Jesus? with humbledependence or self-confidence?2. The Kingdom cannot be earned. Luke 18:18–23What am I relying on to make me right with God?3. The Kingdom requires surrendering every competingtrust. Luke 18:24–27What am I unwilling to surrender to Jesus?4. The Kingdom is worth more than anything we leavebehind. Luke 18:28–30D...  Read More

1. Remember God’s faithfulness: Look back. Haggai 2:1-3Application: Remember God’s faithfulness in the pastso, you can trust Him with your future.Philippians 1:62. Rest in God’s presence: Look up. Haggai 2:4-9Application: Move forward with confidence becauseChrist is present with His people.Ephesians 2:223. Reorder your priorities around God’s house. Look in.Haggai 2:10-19Application: Realign your...  Read More

Persistent Prayer: Luke 18:1-5a. Refuse to give up. Galatians 6:9b. Continue trusting while you wait. Romans 12:12Application: Persistent prayer reveals enduring faith. Confident Prayer: Luke 18:6-8a. Rest in God’s righteous character. Romans 8:33-34b. Submit to God’s perfect timing. 2 Peter 3:8-9Application: Anchor your faith in God’s character, not your circumstances.Humble Prayer:  Luke 17:3-4a...  Read More

Recognize the Kingdom in your midst. LukeRemain Kingdom focused. Luke 17:22-25Reject distractions, stay ready. Luke 17:26-30Respond with urgency. Luke 17:31-35Rejoice in your separation. Luke 17:36-37BAPTISM CELEBRATIONLydia RamosTimothy GomezIsaiah ToddBrianna DelgadoEddie Whitehead NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week as we continue our series in Luke chapter 18 on persisting in prayer. Come ready to ...  Read More

Do not lead others into sin. Luke 17:1-2Key TruthNever use your influence in a way that encourages another person to sin or turn away from Christ.QuestionIs my example strengthening someone’s faith or weakening it?Confront sin for the sake of restoration. Lk 17:3Key TruthBiblical love does not ignore sin; it addresses sin so the person can be restored.QuestionAm I lovingly addressing the problem, ...  Read More

Stop your comfortable blindness: Notice the suffering around you. Luke 16:19-21Christ saw us in our spiritual poverty. Because He opened our eyes, we now see others with His compassion.Understand God’s radical reversal of values. Lk 16:22-23Christ became poor so we could become rich in Him. Live for what lasts forever.Act now, before your heart becomes permanently hard. Luke 16:24-26Christ gives n...  Read More

Live like a steward, not an owner. Luke 16:1-4Identity: Who are you? 1 Peter 4:10Invest temporary wealth with eternal foresight. Lk 16:5-9Purpose: What should you do? 1 Timothy 6:17–19Be faithful in small things. Luke 16:10-12Character: Are you trustworthy? Matt. 25:21Choose your Master. Luke 16:13Allegiance: Whom will you serve? Joshua 24:15Don’t justify what God condemns.  Luke 16:14-18Warning: ...  Read More

Pursue with Purpose. (Lost Sheep)  Luke 15:1-7Application: Don’t stop pursuing the people you love, because the Father never stopped pursuing you. Luke 19:10, Ez 34:11-12Pursue with Persistence. (Lost Coin) Luke 15:8-10Application: Treat every person in your life as valuable enough to search for, listen to, and love well. Isaiah 43:1, Ps 139:17-18Return to Relationship. (Lost Son) Luke 15:11-19App...  Read More

Love Jesus Above All. (Priority) Luke 14:25-27Application: Choose Christ over every competing affection. Matthew 10:37, Phil 3:7-8Build what matters most. (Evaluation) Luke 14:28-30Application: Build your life around eternal priorities. Matthew 6:33, 1 Cor. 3:12-14Surrender to Win (Submission) Luke 14:31-33Application: Yield every area of life to Christ’s rule. Matthew 16:24–25, Galatians 2:20Pres...  Read More

Those who accept the King’s invitation demonstrate four kingdom qualities:Prioritize love and mercy.  Luke 14:1-6Application: Choose compassion over convenience and people over preferences. Hosea 6:6; Matthew 9:13Embrace humility and grace. Luke 14:7-11 Application: Stop pursuing recognition and trust God to establish your worth. James 4:10Invite and include others. Luke 14:12-15 Application: Inte...  Read More

The Kingdom is growing beyond what anyone expects! Luke 13:18-21 The Kingdom begins small but expands powerfully. Trust God in the small beginnings of your life, family, ministry, or witness.The Kingdom requires a personal response. Luke 13:22-30The kingdom door is narrow, and the opportunity is temporary.Focus on your relationship with Jesus and knowing Him. Phil. 3:10, Luke 10:38-42The King cann...  Read More

REPENT: Repent before it is too late. Luke 13:1-5Stop comparing sinners. Luke 13:2-3; 18:11-13Let tragedy examine you. Luke 13:4-5; Ps 90:12FRUITFULNESS: Bear fruit while mercy remains. Luke 13:6-9Fruitlessness is dangerous. Luke 13:7; John 15:5God’s patience is gracious. Luke 13:8; 2 Pet. 3:9FREEDOM: Receive the freedom Jesus brings. Luke 13:10-17Jesus sees the bent and broken. Luke 13:12; Isa. 6...  Read More