On this Reformation Sunday, we remember what moved Martin Luther to take a stand and post his 95 Theses. It was not pride, rebellion, or a desire to break away from the Church. Rather, it was the clear and urgent message of Scripture—“For by works of the law no human...
Have you ever pictured your Christian life as a race? The Apostle Paul certainly did. In his final recorded words to his young friend and fellow minister, Timothy, Paul takes a look back at his own life and declares with confidence: "I have fought the good fight,...
In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus meets ten men afflicted with leprosy and heals them all. Yet only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks and worship. While the physical healing is miraculous, the greater miracle lies beneath the surface: a heart changed by faith. In this...
In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus gives a serious warning about the dangers of being an obstacle to another’s faith. Threats to faith are always present in our world, but Jesus teaches that one of the most dangerous obstacles comes from an unforgiving heart. When we refuse to...
This week's sermon challenges us with the stark realities presented in Jesus’ own words: a clear, unflinching look at the life-and-death consequences of our choices in this world. Using the vivid account of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31),...
In Luke 16, Jesus reminds us that everything we have—our time, talents, and treasures—ultimately belongs to God. We are not the true owners, but stewards entrusted with His gifts. True success, Jesus says, is not measured by how much we gather for ourselves, but by...
